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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Things Are Looking Up Once Again In Lisbon; LSJ: Lisbon citizens' group focuses on bettering community

Paula Gibbs, Special to the Sun Journal

Lewiston-Auburn |

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

LISBON — Councilors got a glimpse Tuesday night of how the town may change in the future: A proactive citizens group is forming, and a new economic development report highlights growth opportunities that may increase the town’s tax base.

Economic and Community Development Director Scott Benson introduced the report, while Ross Cunningham briefed council members on what the newly formed citizens’ group hopes to accomplish.

“We’re used to hearing a lot of negatives,” council member Gina Mason said following the announcement of the citizens’ group.

“We, as a town can do a better job of getting people outside of government involved,” she said. "Thank you all for stepping forward. We, as a council are happy to have you and we thank you for coming tonight. We really appreciate it.”
“I’ve got to say, as a councilor we get tired of getting beat up, so this is a very positive change,” Chairman Fern Larochelle said.

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http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2012/09/05/lisbon-citizens-group-focuses-bettering-community/1246602