Perry Street update

Two years ago, nine homes in the 200 block of Perry Street were destroyed by a fire. While some have rebuilt their homes, two years later, the recovery continues.

The Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority has stepped to the plate to assist with the recovery.

“Over the last year we have met with the residents and citizens to do a planning process to redevelop the area,” said Karen Bousquet, a Community Development Assistant for the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority.

Bousquet said the residents were a little hesitant at first about the government’s involvement.

Find out more in this week's Columbia Ledger.