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Saturday, November 17, 2018

LISBON Thanksgiving Holiday Department Closure

 

Thanksgiving Holiday Department Closure

In Oberservance of Thanksgiving the following Town Departments will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23rd:  Town Offices, Library, MTM and Transfer Station.  The Lisbon Police Department will remain open for non-administrative staff.
Thank you and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban

Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban will be in effect from midnight tonight until 8:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018.

Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban will be in effect from midnight tonight until 8:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

LISBON October Conservation Commission Minutes

October Conservation Commission Minutes

Lisbon Conservation Commission Meeting Report
October 16, 2018, at Frank’s.




The Conservation Commission of October 16, 2018, was called to order at 6:00 pm.   Attending  were members Richard Nadeau, Alan Seamens and Richard Main,  Also attending was Alan Ward (Council Representative) and Mark Stevens(Staff Advisor.)  Annica McGuirk was excused.

We discussed four town properties:  Village/Lisbon Street, Summer Street Park, Gazebo Memorial Park and Capital Avenue Park.  The Village Street property is slated for cleanup and use as “green space” by Lisbon residents.  A portion of the recently awarded community block grant allots monies for the projected uses.

The Summer Street Park has had some cleanup of undergrowth to provide for parking and increased uasge.  At some point in the future, the tentative thoughts are to identify the park as “dog friendly.”

We decided that Gazebo Memorial Park really did not need replacement of the two invasive Norway Maple and, as a Commission, voted to recommend placement of urban friendly trees in another town space – location to be determined.

The members of the Commission also discussed future uses of the Capital Avenue Park.  Discussion of possible picnic tables (in addition to the one there), chairs or benches and an area for light recreation.  Handicap parking is also projected.

Members of the Commission also discussed possible use of municipal “brownfield” sites for municipal solar farms.  Richard will research other municipalities which have created solar farms and get specific information on cost, payback and result.  The Commission will invite a representative of the industry to the next meeting, November 19, at MTM Center.

A discussion followed about community composting programs.  Richard will check out programs in other municipalities and feasibility of creating such a program in Lisbon.  We are mindful that such a program is labor intensive and requires a large space for the materials.

The Commission hopes to encourage such programs which have a true benefit to the community and reduce tax costs.

Respectfully,

Richard Main, Chairperson.
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LISBON Conservation Commission Meeting

Conservation Commission Meeting

Agenda NOV 19, 6 PM at MTM

AGENDA
Conservation Commission
monday november 19, 2018
                                                                        MTM Center
6:00 P.M.
1.   CALL TO ORDER

2.   ROLL CALL

_ _Annica McGuirk                             Alan Seamans                            Richard Main

Mark Stevens Staff                              Richard Nedeau                          Alan Ward Councilor


3.         Meeting with ReVision Energy

    
4.  Other Business    Composting Discussion

5.   ADJOURNMENT
 
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LISBON Senior's Thanksgiving Dinner Date Change due to the weather

Senior's Thanksgiving Dinner Date Change due to the weather

Thankgiving dinner will be held at the MTM Center located at 18 School Street tomorrow, Thursday November 15, at noon instead of Friday because of the weather forcast.  Please call the Lisbon Parks and Recreation for more information. Office 353-2289
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LISBON PLANNING BOARD VACANCY

Planning Board Vacancy

The Town of Lisbon currently has a vacancy position for the Planning Board.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Planning Board, please submit an application.
Planning Board Application
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LISBON Public Hearing Notice - Liquor Lic for Walts- Special Entertainment Permit for Coombs Mountfort

Public Hearing Notice - Liquor Lic for Walts- Special Entertainment Permit for Coombs Mountfort

For December 4, 2018 Council Agenda

Notice is hereby given that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a public hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Public Meeting Room to hear comments on a new Liquor License for Walt’s Place, located at 13 Village Street in Lisbon, ME.
The Council will also hold a public hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7PM to hear comments on a renewal Special Entertainment Permit for the Coombs-Mountfort American Legion Post 158 located at 10 Webster Road, Lisbon, ME.
The public is invited to attend.
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Lisbon Water Department Office Closure

The Lisbon Water Departments business office will be closed November 15, 2018, for staff to receive mandatory training. If you have a water emergency please call the Lisbon Police Dept. at 353-2500 and a water technician will contact you ASAP.
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Council Minutes - Special

October 30, 2018

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Monday, November 12, 2018

RABIES CLINIC

 

Rabies Clinic

At LRAH located at 1981 Lisbon Road, Lewiston

A Rabies Clinic will be held at the Lisbon Road Animal Hospital located at 1981 Lisbon Road, in Lewiston on December 8, 2018 from 12:00 PM until done.  Call 784-5421 for an appointment.  The fee is $20 per pet cash or checks only!  Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.  Please bring in last years rabies certificate.
Dog licenses expire December 31, 2018.  Renew your dog's license prior to January 31, 2019 to avoid the $25 late fee per dog.
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LISBON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 9, 2018

 

Planning Board Minutes

August 9, 2018

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Friday, November 9, 2018

WHY MAKE THE TAXPAYERS SUFFER ANYMORE?


Now that we have elected the same individuals to the Town Council, we can expect the same results from them.  This is to say that the new Council will continue to spend our TAX DOLLARS instead of making any attempt to reduce the operating cost of the town which in turn would reduce the taxes on its residents.
 
The people have presented two options that would reduce the operating cost by nearly $300,000.00 yearly and both have been ignored by the Town Council.  They are:

 
           (1)  Closing the Lisbon Communication Center would save the taxpayers approximately $200,000.00 every year.

(2) Eliminating Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) every year would save approximately $100,000.00 every year.
 
The Lisbon Communication Center currently performs the dispatching of Police, Fire, and Medical for the town of Lisbon.  It use to perform dispatching for Sabattus and Durham but they determined it was not cost effective and decided to go to the Androscoggin County Dispatch.  Utilizing Androscoggin County Dispatch for these services is much more efficient because it eliminates an additional step in the process.
 
The Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) was established by the Federal Government to offset a recession but Lisbon has NOT been in a recession for many years.   However, the Town Manager uses COLA to cover-up wage increases for every employee of the town.  For the past three years, the taxpayers have paid the Town Manager between $1,200.00 and $1,800.00 every year.  This is outrageous to force the taxpayers to pay this.
 
By using COLA to cover-up wage increases, bad employees are rewarded the same as outstanding employees and to me this is not fair.  Wage increase should be awarded ONLY to employees that are exceeding normal standards.  I personally do not like paying for employees who are not doing their jobs up to the normal level required; maybe you do. 
 
In both cases, the Town Council has rejected the opportunity to save residents their hard earned money.  To me, this is very disgraceful and not what these individuals were elected to do.  I believe it is their job to, at least try, to reduce spending so we can reduce our taxes.  Lisbon is currently 2nd in the County for highest taxes; Lewiston is number one.  I have no doubt that if these Councilors do not put a stop to spending Lisbon will pass Lewiston.  This is NOT what I am looking forward too.
 
Call your Councilors and demand that they start reducing our spending immediately.
 
Larry Fillmore

 

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

UPDATE ON WORUMBO MILL PROPERTY


After the Town Council meeting of October 2, 2018, Executive Session, the Town Council approved the purchase of the Worumbo Mill property.  The motion was made by Councilor Kolbe and seconded by Councilor LaRochelle moved that the Town enter into an agreement for purchase of real estate at 1 Canal Street, Tax Map U05, Lot 14 with payment for the real estate not to exceed $30,000.00 contingent upon the town entering into an agreement to obtain access to the real estate for purposes of conducting environmental assessment; and contingent on the results of said environmental assessment, and that the Town Manager be authorized to negotiate the final terms of the agreements and to execute the agreements and all related documents on behalf of the Town.
On the agenda of the Conservation Commission meeting of October 18, 2018, this purchase was to be discussed.  However, I contacted a member of the commission and it was never discussed.  I contacted the Town Manager, Mrs. Diane Barnes, on November 1, 2018 and learned quite a bit of information I want to share with residents of Lisbon.
According to Mrs. Barnes, the town has received a Brownfield grant of $200,000.00 for the purpose of conducting Phase I and II environmental assessments.  These funds will be used to conduct assessment on the property at 1 Canal Street.  This assessment is broken down into two Phases.  Phase I is a review of all the documentation (which includes the Maine Environmental Protection Agency’s report from years ago) and Phase II is an analysis of the soil.  The town has entered into an agreement with a company called TRC to perform Phase 1 and 2 on October 31, 2018.  Phase 1 will begin next month and Phase 2 will begin in the spring.
I am concerned because the last time Councilor Fern LaRochelle was on the Town Council; he tried to have the town purchase this same property from the Millers.  This original deal was behind closed doors, in Executive Session, but the people voted NOT to purchase the property.  I believe that this was due to the fact of the Maine Environmental Protection Agency report on toxic material under the surface and the fact it is in a flood zone.

Now, Councilor LaRochelle is back on the Town Council and the purchase of this property comes up again.  I am concerned because I do not feel the people are being provided ALL the facts here.  According to Mrs. Barnes, the Town wants to purchase this property to put a parking lot on it to service the downtown area.  As you know from previous letters, I personally do not trust Fern LaRochelle.  This is just me and my opinion.  It is strange that the ONLY time this property comes up is when he is on the Town Council.
As I learn more about this property and its purchase, I will pass it along to the people.
Larry Fillmore

LISBON TOWN OFFICE CLOSURE

Lisbon Town Offices Closed

In observance of Veterans Day, Lisbon Town Offices will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018.
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Saturday, November 3, 2018

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

  

Council Meeting Minutes

October 2, 2018

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LISBON PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing Notice - Business Application

Slovak Catholic Assoc - Special Entertainment Permit on Nov. 13, 2018

The Lisbon Town Council will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office at 300 Lisbon Street in the Public Meeting Room to consider a renewal Special Entertainment Permit for the Slovak Catholic Association, located at 26 Avery Street in Lisbon Falls, Maine. The public is invited to attend.
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