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Columbiana officials report wastewater work, library programs and senior services; residents raise sidewalk, pole and speeding concerns

Columbiana City Council · January 7, 2026
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City staff updated the council on wastewater‑treatment plant rehab and a new sewer main under West College Street, library programming and grant work, and senior center activity. During public comment residents asked about sidewalk repairs, leftover utility poles, speeding on East College and prospects for a second grocery store.

City staff told the Columbiana City Council that the municipal treatment‑plant rehabilitation project is progressing and that contractors aim to complete one side of the facility by March 2026. Dale, the environmental/wastewater representative, said a force‑main under West College Street failed and crews installed a new 6‑inch main and new connections to reduce backups for nearby homes and businesses, noting work stretches past Dollar General toward the Tractor Supply area.

Jennifer, the library director,…

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