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Council denies sale of two repository parcels amid concerns about historic Zion Hill burials
Summary
Council voted to deny a request from an out-of-area buyer to purchase two repository parcels at 611 and 623 N. Fifth Street, citing potential gravesites and interest in preserving the Zion Hill Cemetery area; staff will pursue borough acquisition options discussed earlier.
Columbia Borough Council voted to deny an out-of-area offer to purchase two repository parcels at 611 and 623 North Fifth Street after staff and council raised concerns that the lots may contain historic burials associated with Zion Hill Cemetery.
Solicitor Evan (staff) told council the Lancaster County Tax Claim Bureau holds wide latitude to sell…
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