THE LISBON CONNECTION BUS SERVICE‏

I have attended every Town Council meeting and workshop for several years.

And have served on the Budget Advisory Board.

I have listened to Town of Lisbon citizens who do not own a vehicle, who depend

on The Lisbon Connection to get them to and from work, to go shopping and to

doctor's appointments; who are concerned that that service may be no longer

available to them due to Federal budget cuts

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We, the taxpayers of the Town of Lisbon generously support the Police Department,

Fire Department and most every other Department in town.

 

At a Council meeting earlier this year Fire Chief Gallipeau came to a Council meeting

and said the Lisbon Fire Department needed $5,700. They needed it IMMEDIATELY!

It was not on the Council agenda, but the Town Council with all but one vote no, gave

them the $5,700, with the approval of Town Manager Eldridge.

 

The Town of Lisbon took, legally or illegially, still debated, a property at 3 Village Street Lisbon.

At the November 1, 2011 Council meeting the Council voted to spend $7,000 for the demolition

of said 3 Village Street, Lisbon, plus an additional $1,200 to dispose of asbestos in and on

the building.

 

The Town Manager also has a Ordinance to go to a public hearing. As follows:

 

                                 " SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION

    "WHEREAS, it has been determined that the dwelling located at 3 Village Street is beyond

repair and should be demolished; and

 

    "WHEREAS, surplus funds in the Surplus Funds Account, constituting revenue in excess of those

estimated in the Budget for the current fiscal year are available for this purpose; and

 

    "WHEREAS, the sum necessary for that demolition will not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars

($15,000.00).

 

    "NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the Town of Lisbon that a sum of

up to Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) be and hereby it supplementally appropriated from

the Surplus Fund Balance."

 

That, along with a "Certification of Revenues in Excess of Budget Estimates"

Respectfully submitted and signed by Stephen G. Eldridge, Town Manager.

 

 

 Councilor Gina Mason, hello? Dis is Da Bus!!!

 

 

And, Town Manager Eldridge and "your" Town Council cannot find it in their hearts and budget to fund the extra necessary to keep The Lisbon Connection running for those that depend on it! ! ! !

 

Dot Fitzgerald

A Very Concerned Lisbon Citizen