Nearly 150 North Franklin Township Residents attended a special meeting called by township supervisors to address concerns residents may have after a July 31 explosion leveled a township home. The mood was cautious as Columbia Gas Company Officials described how repairs are being handled. Michael Huwar, President of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania insisted that Columbia Gas will work hand in hand with township supervisors to “Make the Township whole” once again. The mood was subdued and cautious, but the most emotional statement came from Amberia Kaempf. She was renting a home near the explosion and now must move because her home has been condemned. She spoke of hoping to find housing so her daughter can begin school as normal. She described the stress she is experiencing with Columbia Gas when trying to have her problem rectified. Huwar intended to get started on a solution for her immediately as staff was on hand to handle all questions residents had. At the end of the meeting, Columbia Gas officials promised to work closely with township officials during the clean up and on all future work that will occur in the township. Supervisors lifted their cease and desist order allowing Columbia Gas to resume normal operations.