The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

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Monday, March 19, 2018

LISBON ROADS AND STREETS

This year has been extremely hard on our roads and streets. There are potholes everywhere making it difficult to drive. I do understand that it is still winter and hard for Public Works to repair our road and streets. However, nothing is stopping Public Works from marking these potholes to alert drivers of the hazard.

However, the question is “Is Public Works under Ryan Leighton doing all that they can for the residents of Lisbon?” I answer that question with a resounding “NO”. I remember years ago before Ryan Leighton being Public Works Director; a gentleman name Button Beale was the Public Works Director and we never had any of the problems we have been having lately.

Putting Ryan Leighton as the Public Works Director, Superintendent of Sewer, and in charge of the Transfer Station was a temporary fix because the State of Maine finally stepped in and told the town that Ryan Leighton was NOT qualified as a Maine Licensed Engineer. Ryan Leighton had been getting paid as a fully qualified licensed engineer. The town of Lisbon had been wasting our tax dollars on unqualified personnel being in positions where they needed to be qualified. The “condition of employment agreement” was written so that the individuals never had to complete the qualifications for the position.

Now Ryan Leighton is moving on and as far as I am concerned not fast enough; we have qualified individuals’ current in place to perform the various duties and in fact most cases have been doing the work but Ryan Leighton has been taking the credit. The town has been paying a Ryan Leighton close to $90,000.00 tax dollars when it was not necessary. I hope the Town Council is smart enough to restore the individuals who are actually doing the work back in supervisory positions and NOT try to replace Ryan Leighton. How can you replace nothing?

Let’s learn to save tax dollars by putting ONLY qualified individuals in the required positions and if they want to do a “condition of employment agreement” makes it very clear the desired outcome and a timeline in order to complete the qualifications. By the way, they should be hired a lower salary until they become fully qualified.

STOP WASTING OUR TAX DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Larry Fillmore

Sunday, March 18, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA & DOCUMENTS

Council Meeting Agenda & Documents

March 20, 2018

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Council Meeting

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LISBON PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board Meeting

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LISBON PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP

Planning Board Workshop

Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use discussion

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

LISBON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School Committee Meeting Time Changed

Beginning Monday March 26th, the School Committee meetings will change from 7:00PM to 6:00PM. Please update your calendars.

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LISBON WATER COMMISSIONS MEETING

Water Commisioner Meeting Schedule Change

Water Department Board of Commissioners monthly meeting scheduled for March 13, 2018, has been rescheduled for March 27, 2018, at 5:30 PM.

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

LISBON WATER DEPARTMENT CLOSURE

Water Department Office Closure

The Lisbon Water Department has closed the business office for today due to the weather. 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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LISBON CONNECTION SERVICE INTERRUPTION

Lisbon Connection Service Interruption

Due to weather conditions, Lisbon Connection will be stopping service today after the bus arrives back in Lisbon at 12:46 pm.

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TOWN OF LISBON CLOSURES

Town of Lisbon Closures

The Lisbon Town Office, Transfer Station, Library, and MTM Center will close at noon due to inclement weather March 13, 2018. Only essential staff will be available for the Lisbon Police Department during the storm. Should you lose power during the storm please note that the Lisbon Police Department is available as a warming facility.

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TOWN OF LISBON STORM CLOSURES

Town of Lisbon Storm Closures

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

NOTICE: Council Workshop March 13 Cancelled due to the storm

School Budget Presentation

Tormorrow night's Council Workshop for March 13 has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled to March 21 at 7:00 PM.

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LISBON PARKING BAN

Parking Ban

A Parking Ban will be in effect beginning at 8:00 AM Tuesday, March 13, 2018 and continuing through 12:00 AM Thursday, March 15, 2018.

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Monday, March 12, 2018

LISBON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - CDBG DR GRANT

Public Hearing Notice - CDBG DR Grant

The Town of Lisbon will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon to discuss an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Downtown Revitalization Grant Program. The purpose of the grant application is to fund priority, pedestrian and streetscape improvements in Lisbon Village area as recommended in the Lisbon Downtown and Rt. 196 Plans. Public comments will be solicited at this Hearing and will be submitted as part of the application. All persons wishing to make comments or ask questions about the grant application are invited to attend this Public Hearing. Comments may be submitted in writing to: Tracey Steuber, Economic & Community Development Director, Town of Lisbon, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine 04250 at any time prior to the Public Hearing. TDD/TTY users may call 711. If you are physically unable to access any of the Town’s programs or services, please call Tracey Steuber at 207-353-3000 ext. 122 so that accommodations can be made.

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LISBON WATER COMMISSIONER MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGE

Water Commissioner Meeting Schedule Change

Due to tomorrows inclement weather the Water Department Board of Commissioners monthly meeting scheduled for March 13, 2018, has been rescheduled for March 27, 2018, at 5:30 PM.

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Thursday, March 8, 2018

Update on David Street Water Main Break

Water service will be restored on David Street by 10:00 AM. The water main had a circumferential crack which is identical to the break on Crest Avenue yesterday. As the business office is closed today, please let us know if you have any water quality issues by calling the Lisbon Police Dept. at 353-2500 and a water technician will contact you ASAP.
Thank you for your patience during this emergency repair.

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Water Main Break David Street, Lisbon Falls

Lisbon Water Department has responded to a water main break on David Street in Lisbon Falls. Department staff is working to shut the main down at the time of this posting. We anticipate that the emergency water service interruption on David Street to last 8 hours. Repair crews and equipment are mobilizing to the site at this time. We will update the project status when we have the water line exposed.

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