Month: April 2026

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Flood Solutions for Bloomsburg West End

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Flood Solutions for Bloomsburg West End

Posted on by Nancy Osborn

Bloomsburg, PA — The Columbia County Commissioners, in coordination with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), invite residents to attend a public meeting about the continuing long-term efforts to address recurring flooding in the West End of Bloomsburg and Drinker Street in Hemlock Township.

The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Bloomsburg Fire Company, 911 Market Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

The Columbia County West End Flood Mitigation Projects & Columbia County West End Flood Risk Management Systems build on previous flood studies and earlier flood wall investments, representing the next phase of work to reduce flood risks, protect homes and businesses, and strengthen critical infrastructure. The focus remains on improving safety and resilience for the community while planning responsibly for future flood events.

This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about potential improvements and proposed projects, hear directly from the project team, ask questions, and share local knowledge, feedback, and concerns related to flooding in the project area.

Residents and stakeholders of Bloomsburg West End and Fernville areas, including property owners, business owners, and residents, are encouraged to attend.

For questions or additional information please email bloomsburgfloodproject@seda-cog.org or visit the project website at https://bit.ly/CC_BFP.

About Columbia County
Columbia County, located in north central Pennsylvania, is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners and works with local, regional, and state partners to support public services, infrastructure, and community development. About SEDA-COG

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

Request for Quote: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Request for Quote: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Posted on by DNS Admin

The Mifflin County Planning and Development Department, on behalf of the Mifflin County Commissioners, requests quotations for the position of Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. This professional service includes all responsibilities for residential housing rehabilitation projects from initial to final inspection for activities funded with the County’s HOME Program and annual PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program allocations from June 2026 through June 2031. Other funding sources may be sought for selected projects.

The following narrative outlines the major responsibilities of the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist. The scope of services included herewith may exclude some minor responsibilities that are not currently identifiable. Along with submission of the Mifflin County Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Estimate Form, the submitter must include a list of subconsultants, if applicable, for approval from Mifflin County. SEDA Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is assisting Mifflin County with this RFQ process.

Complete quotation details, including the required quotation format, may be obtained by contacting:

Carol Kearney High, Program Analyst
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
ckhigh@seda-cog.org
(570) 524-4491

Quotations will be accepted until 1:00 PM prevailing time, June 1, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened at the Mifflin County Courthouse, Meeting Room B, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Quotations shall be communicated using the required forms, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Mifflin County Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Quotations,” and submitted to:

Madison Price, Grants Liaison
Mifflin County Planning and Development Department
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044

Quotations that are faxed or e-mailed cannot be accepted.

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Request for Quotations: Engineering Service Quotations

Posted on by DNS Admin

Sullivan County proposes to use a recently approved Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate curb ramps in Eagles Mere Borough. The following narrative outlines the major responsibilities of the proposers. These responsibilities include the entire project from design to final inspection. It should be recognized by all proposers that the Scope of Services included herewith might exclude some minor, incidental Engineering responsibilities not currently identifiable.

Quotations shall include the attached “Standard Engineering Estimate” and be submitted to:

Hope Verelst, Chief Clerk
Sullivan County
P.O. Box 157
245 Muncy Street
Laporte, PA 18626

All quotations shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Quotation,” and must be received by 4:00 PM, prevailing time, May 29, 2026. All quotations will be publicly opened at the 10 AM June 2, 2026 Sullivan County Commissioners Meeting, 245 Muncy Street, Laporte, PA, 18626.

Questions regarding this quotation should be directed to:

Hanorah Lucas, Project Coordinator
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-524-4491
hlucas@seda-cog.org

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SEDA-COG MPO Invites Public to Review and Comment on two transportation plans

Posted on by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, Pa. – The SEDA‑Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEDA‑COG MPO) is pleased to announce the beginning of a 30‑day public review and comment period on two draft documents which cover Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.

The public comment period for the draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the draft 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will run from Apr. 22, 2026 through May 22, 2026.

The draft LRTP outlines proposed transportation priorities and strategies for the eight-county SEDA‑COG MPO region and serves as an important guide for future federal, state, and local transportation investment decisions. The plan addresses a wide range of transportation needs, including for roadways and bridges , safety, freight movement, public transportation, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities across the MPO.

The draft TIP lists federally funded projects and regionally significant, non-federally funded projects programmed for implementation. The TIP helps both the transportation community and the public to track the use of state, federal, and local transportation funds. The TIP also helps MPO members, local governments, and other transportation stakeholders to establish a transportation program that implements the goals of the region’s long-range transportation plan.

The public is encouraged to review the draft documents on the projects’ websites.

LRTP: https://bit.ly/4cj4Nqm

TIP: https://bit.ly/4mBhfqh

Written comments may be submitted by email or mail to:

Kristin McLaughlin, AICP | Principal Transportation Planner
SEDA-COG MPO
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
kmclaughlin@seda-cog.org

To provide additional opportunities for public input, the SEDA‑COG MPO will host a public open house. The open house will allow attendees to review materials, speak with MPO staff, and share feedback on the drafts.

Draft Plan Comment Period Public Meeting

  • Monday, May 4
    9–10 a.m. (public comment for draft TIP)
    10:15–11:15 a.m. (public comment for draft LRTP)
  • Union County Government Center | 155 N 15th St, Lewisburg, PA 17837
  • Virtual option available on projects’ websites

All comments received during the public review period will be considered prior to action by the MPO. The SEDA‑COG MPO values public participation and encourages residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to help shape the region’s transportation in the future.

If anyone requires special assistance to participate, please contact Kristin McLaughlin, SEDA-COG’s project manager, at 570-524-4491.

About the SEDA-COG MPO
The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the official transportation planning organization for eight (8) Central Pennsylvania Counties (Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union), as designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.