WHY NOT????????????????????????

TYPICAL DEMOCRAT LOGIC

WHY??????????????????

 

When Mrs. Diane Barnes, Town Manager, first came to Lisbon and the people had an opportunity to meet her; I was very impressed with Mrs. Barnes.  I thought she would be a good fit for the town and with her financial background would help taxpayers.  Since that time, I have seen firsthand that this was all a front.

 

Since, she has been our Town Manager; her budget has increased taxes every year.  Mrs. Barnes has made absolutely no attempt to reduce the municipal budget; in fact, she has included a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) every year she has been here.  The Federal government uses COLA to offset inflation but in Lisbon it is used to grant pay raises to ALL town employees.  How does a person being paid over $90,000.00 a year needs an increase of 2% ($1,800.00) every year disguised as COLA?

 

Now, the Town Manager is trying to replace the Public Works Director previously held by Ryan Leighton.  This is a total waste of our tax dollars.  Mr. Elwood “Button” Beal, who is still working for Public Works, was the director before Ryan Leighton and had an outstanding record.  I remember when “Button” was the director of Public Works and there were nowhere near the problems we are experiencing today.   Given “Button’s” track record, why is the Town Manager advertising for a Public Works Director?  This is a total waste of our tax dollars and members of the Town Council should put a stop to this.

 

I noticed that there is NO advertising for a Superintendent of Sewer which Ryan Leighton was being paid for when he was never qualified for the position.  The Sewer Department has Mr. Stephen Aievoli as the Operations Manager and the State of Maine has accepted his reports as far as the Environmental Protection Agency needs.

 

Mr. Marcel Obie has been operating the Transfer Station since Mr. Wayne Ricker retired.  I believe that most residents of Lisbon would agree that Marcel has been doing an outstanding job and should continue as the Manager.  This is another position Ryan Leighton claimed in his over $80,000.00 dollar salary annually. 

 

The Town Manager needs to stop wasting taxpayers’ dollars and concentrate on reducing the operating cost of the town.  This year’s budget, which is $1.9 MILLION more than the current budget, also included a COLA increase which will put the cost of wages and benefits at 49.6% of the entire municipal budget.  Mrs. Barnes needs to put a stop to wasting tax dollars.

 

Larry Fillmore

TYPICAL LIBERALS

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Council Meeting

Budget Workshop

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Maine Hometown Careers

Maine Hometown Careers

COME HOME TO A MAINE MUNICIPAL CAREER, AND REAP BENEFITS BEYOND YOUR PAYCHECK.

Contact towns and cities near you about available jobs, today!

Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a new career direction, you may be surprised to learn about the range of great opportunities working for Maine towns and cities.
Maybe you left Maine for Boston or New York, but are tired of the crowds and traffic. Maybe you’ve stayed here, but want a job that’s more meaningful, more stable or offers better benefits.
If so, consider a HoMEtown Career — one of the hundreds of positions in municipal government that allow you to work with a close-knit team, right in your home state, with all the recreational and cultural opportunities Maine is famous for. Chances are, you’ll make a real impact on the lives of your friends, family and neighbors from the very start.
The rewards are better quality of life, better job security, and better benefits than many private-sector careers. There’s a good chance there’s a job for you in one of your favorite places.
To start, call nearby towns or cities to check out the wide range of municipal careers available right now. Or search our listings—a small sample of current openings—at right.

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

Council Meeting

Minutes of Meeting

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L-A Rotary Lunch Club to Welcome Trisha Scribellito May 10

Auburn - On Thursday, May 10, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at The Village Inn, 165 High Street, Auburn, Trisha Scribellito will be the featured guest speaker of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club.  Scribellito is the Coordinator of BookReach, a non-profit early literacy program supported by the Lewiston and Auburn Public Libraries, serving daycares in Lewiston, Auburn, and Minot. She attended the University of Southern Maine, and worked in the Lewiston Public Library prior to working with BookReach. Trisha is a resident of Lisbon Falls, and is married with a 10 year old son, and is expecting another child in early July. She enjoys volunteering in her child’s classroom when time allows. Reservations are not required at the luncheon.  Visiting Rotarians and community members are welcome to attend.  FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 713.7045 or email millhime@myfairpoint.net.  Events and other club information are posted at www.lewistonauburnrotary.org and www.facebook.com/lewistonmainerotary/.

ESPECIALLY DEMOCRATS AND LIBERALS

LISBON ROADS AND STREETS

The Difference between Politicians and Trump

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

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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L-A Rotary Lunch Club to Welcome Tahlia Chamberlain May 24

Auburn - On Thursday, May 24, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at The Village Inn, 165 High Street, Auburn, Tahlia Chamberlain will be the featured guest speaker of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club.  Chamberlain is a lifelong Mainer and over-the-top fan of her three large dogs and her husband, Norm. Since graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 1985, she has worn many hats as social worker, teacher, and program manager, and has had the privilege of working with thousands of people, from tots to teens, disabled adults and college students. In 1996, she became the first paid employee of Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin and quickly developed a passion for empowering adults through education. Twenty- two years later, the courage and tenacity of adult students and their volunteer tutors continue to inspire her.  Reservations are not required at the luncheon.  FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 713.7045 or email millhime@myfairpoint.net.  Events and other club information are posted at www.lewistonauburnrotary.org and www.facebook.com/lewistonmainerotary/.

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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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

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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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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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

EDITOR'S NOTE:  ARE YOU KIDDING ME????  Nancy Pelosi needs to step down of the good of everyone.  I personally believe old age has set in and she is no longer competent to serve in the House.  She is a danger to herself, the House, and the American people.

PURE STUPIDITY

SAD BUT TRUE

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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