Town Council Special Meeting and Workshop for April 25, 2017

CHARTER COMMUNICATION CHANGES - MARCH 24TH

LISBON SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA - MARCH 27TH

Deb Morin to Perform at L-A Rotary 100th Anniversary on April 22

 

Lewiston - Deb Morin a well-known singer, song-writer who has performed in and around New England and Canada for over 30 years will be joining Denny Breau and Melinda Laliberte as enterers for the 100^th Anniversary Celebration for the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club.  The Gala event will be held on Saturday, April 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn.  A reception and social hour will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a seated dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. and entertainment will follow at 9:00 p.m.  Entrée selections include lobster stuffed haddock, filet mignon and stuffed chicken breast.  Tickets are $50 each with an RSVP deadline of April 1. 

For more information contact and reservations please contact Monica Millhime at 753.9040 or email mmillhime@wmca.org. 

THIS IS A GREAT SIGN!

Town Council Workshop - March 28, 2017

Betsy Sibley to Address L-A Rotary April 20

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, April 20, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Betsy Sibley, will be the featured guest speaker at the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m.  Betsy Sibley is the Vice President of Marketing/ Business Development at Community Credit Union. She has been with the Credit Union for 5 years. She oversees the sales, marketing, advertising, community outreach, internal staff training and event planning for the Credit Union.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Thomas College, has been a licensed insurance agent since 2002 and has been working in the financial industry in various capacities since that time.  Betsy is involved in the community serving as the Public Relations Committee Chair for the L-A Rotary Club, Secretary for the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club, the President of the Turner Parent Teacher Committee, Member of the Statewide Awareness Committee for the Maine Credit Union League as well as an Ambassador and Committee Member for the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce. Betsy has a passion for youth sports and volunteers as a coach for the Turner Athletic Association also.  Some achievements include earning the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor in 2008, being recognized with a Paul Harris Fellow award from Rotary in 2015 and being a 2015 graduate of the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute.  Betsy was recently nominated in the “Creative Genius” category for Uplift LA’s 40 under 40. 

Reservations are not required to attend the Rotary meeting.  Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.   FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email mmillhime@wmca.org.

Christopher Chekouras to Address L-A Rotary April 13

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, April 13, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Christopher Chekouras, will be the featured guest speaker at the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m.  Chekouras joined St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston of October 2015. Previously he served as Senior VP of Post-Acute and Community-Based Services at Virtua, a comprehensive Marlton, New Jersey healthcare system with three hospitals. Prior to his work at Virtua, Chris held several senior leadership positions at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, as part of the MedStar Health System, a 10 hospital health system in the Washington, DC and Maryland region.  Before joining MedStar, Chris spent 14  years with the bio-medical division of the American Red Cross in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD areas.  Chris has broad leadership skills, including strategic planning, business development, physician and board relations, philanthropy, marketing, finance and operations. He has a proven history of achieving desired results through effective collaboration, transparent communication, and personal accountability. Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree in child and adolescent development from Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania.  He earned a Master of Business Administration at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland.   Reservations are not required to attend the Rotary meeting.  Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.   FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email mmillhime@wmca.org.

Jenny Cowie to Address L-A Rotary April 27

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, April 27, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Jenny Cowie, will be the featured guest speaker at the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m.  Jenny Cowie graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2009.  Having children  delayed completion by several years.  Jenny has been a part of St. Mary’s since 2001.  Currently she is the Manager of Volunteer and Interpreter Services. Jenny is the chairperson for the St. Mary’s Commit to Get Fit Challenge, May 6, 2017, which will be the fourth annual event.. Jenny is pleased to be the featured guest speaker of the Lewiston Auburn Rotary on Thursday, April 27.  Reservations are not required to attend the Rotary meeting.  Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.   FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email mmillhime@wmca.org.

 

 

Town Council Workshop March 21st at 0600 PM

Town Council Meeting March 21st at 7:00 PM

Special Town Council Meeting Cancelled

Please take note that tonight's Special Council Meeting is being postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM

.Submitted by:  Town Manager's Office

Peter Garrett to Address L-A Rotary March 23

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, March 23, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Peter Garrett, will be the featured guest speaker of the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m.  Garrett has lived in Maine half his life, though he doesn’t sound like it (he’s British). An earth scientist by training, and a hydrogeologist by profession, he is now very involved as the northern New England coordinator of Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers. CCL volunteers (50,000 nationwide) meet with every Member of Congress regarding a revenue-neutral plan that can serve as a Reagan-like “insurance policy” against the perceived threats of the changing climate. It is called Carbon Fee & Dividend. It will level the playing field for energy sources to power our every need, speeding the new industrial revolution already underway towards renewables. It is fair to all, adds new jobs, builds the economy, improves health and does not increase the size of government. No kidding! Peter is a past president of the Waterville Rotary Club and past Assistant District Governor.  No reservation is required to attend.  Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.   FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email monica.millhime@maine.gov. 

 

Scott Boucher to Address L-A Rotary March 9

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, March 9, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston, Scott Boucher, will be the featured guest speaker of the LA Rotary from noon to 1 p.m.  Boucher is the owner of Barresi Financial, Inc.  Boucher focuses on developing employee benefit plan designs that maximize the cost effectiveness of the investment by employer groups.  Scott works with employers throughout Maine of various sizes to ensure that these businesses are in compliance with labor laws and the Affordable Care Act.  Scott actively markets throughout Maine for new business in both the group and individual financial service departments.  He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maine at Presque Isle with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management.   Currently Boucher serves as the Polio Plus Co-Chair for Rotary District 7790 where he travels the State of Maine to educate clubs on Rotary’s efforts in the eradication of polio and the importance of supporting the Rotary Foundation.  Along with Polio Plus, Scott is also currently serving as the Assistant Governor Coordinator for the Maine side of District 7790.  Boucher is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Bangor.  He is married to his wife Dena and has a 7 year old daughter named Claire.  Reservations are not required to attend.  Lunch is available for $10 in the Fusion Restaurant at the Ramada, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.   FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email monica.millhime@maine.gov. 

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 21ST

This is a brief summary of Town Council meeting held on February 21, 2017.  I believe this Council meeting was critical for the future of Lisbon and I encourage each and every member of this community to review the meeting on Friday at 07:00 PM.  Also, it is available on the town web site.

Under Good News & Recognition:

1.      Lisbon Cheerleaders Proclamation – The Town Council recognized the Lisbon Cheerleading Squad for winning the Maine State Competition.

2.     Spirit of America Award – The Council awarded this to the Route 196 Master Plan Subcommittee.

3.     Presentation to Outgoing Councilor Metivier – Chairman Ward gave a present to Former Councilor Eric Metivier for his service to the community.

Under Public Hearing - ECD Director provided a slide presentation outlining the Amendment to the already approved Kelly Park TIF.

Under Council Orders, Resolutions & Ordinances –

1.      Healthy Androscoggin Grant Award – The Council approve by a vote of 7-0 to accept $600.00 grant.

2.     Kelly Park TIF District – The Council tabled this action under everything could be ironed out.

3.     USDA Rural Development Funding Application – The Council approve by a vote of 7-0 to apply for this funding.

4.     Dispatch Consolidation Discussion – The Council voted by a vote of 4-3 to retain the Lisbon Communication Center.  Please review the video for specifics.

5.     ATRC Project – The Council approved this project by a vote of 7-0.

Under Appointments – Mr. James Lemieux was appointed Water Commissioner to replace the late Mr. Bill Bauer.

Larry Fillmore 

Town Council Agenda for February 21, 2017

School Committee Agenda for February 16, 2017

Town Council Workshop - February 14, 2017

LEWISTON ROTARY MEETING CANCELLED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

 

Lewiston –Due to the predicted storm, Thursday, February 9, and for the safety of members and guests, the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary meeting at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston is cancelled for tomorrow.  On Thursday, February 16, Bates Business Manager, Edouard Plourde, will be the featured guest speaker.   Lunch is $10 and available in the Fusion Restaurant.  No reservations are required.  The meeting will be held in the Ballroom at the Ramada.   FYI on future programs and speakers contact President-Elect and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 753.9040 or email monica.millhime@maine.gov.

School Committee Agenda for February 13, 2017