Expansion of Lisbon Trail System in Hands of Voters

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On September 22, 2009 the Lisbon Town Council agreed to seek permission from the Citizens of Lisbon to issue a bond in order to receive $1,280,000 in funding from the Maine Department of Transportation for the purpose of completing the Lisbon Trail System. (See Attached Map) In order to receive this funding the Town is required to raise $320,000 in matching funds which is reflected in Question #1 of the local ballot. This request is the culmination of 10 years of work by the Lisbon Trails Commission whose successes are evident considering the huge popularity of the Paper Mill and Ricker Farm trails.

The funds provided by the Maine DOT are dedicated to transportation projects of this nature throughout the State of Maine. The fact Lisbon was selected to receive nearly a third of the funding available during this two year period speaks volumes of the efforts of the Lisbon Trails Commission as they work to improve the community they serve.

As stated by Councilor Henry at Tuesdays meeting a YES vote ensures $1,600,000 will be invested in the Town of Lisbon providing work for LOCAL contractors as well as providing safe routes to school and educational opportunities not currently available to the high and middle schools.

Absentee Ballots are currently available at the Town Clerks office and the Lisbon Trails Commission is available to answer any questions and provide details on this important vote. Their contact information is listed at www.lisbonme.org/trails, feel free to connect with them directly. Commission members will also be found at area events such as the Harvest Festival, Concerts in the Park as well as Lisbon committee meetings. Volunteers will be needed Oct. 28th to create signs supporting this important vote for investment in Lisbon.

Lisbon Trails Commission