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

Thursday, May 31, 2018

VETERAN'S CREED

LISBON Stormwater Pollution Issues Survey

Stormwater Pollution Issues Survey

The municipalities of Lisbon, Sabattus, Lewiston and Auburn are working together with Bates College to assess area residents’ awareness of stormwater pollution issues. This project is designed to help these four communities comply with Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Stormwater Program regulations for designated urban areas of the State. If you live in one of these communities, we would greatly appreciate your time in filling out a short awareness survey by clicking on the link provided below. The information you provide will be anonymous but all of the data collected from the survey will be used to help identify areas for improvement in local education and outreach efforts.
Please click here to take the survey.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

WHY NEVER ENFORCED????????????????

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

LISBON ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Absentee Ballots for June 12, 2018 State Primary and Local Election

Available at Town Hall & After June 7 by Special Circumstances Only

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

THIS TELLS IT ALL

A TRUE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT -DUMBER THAN DIRTY

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Friday, May 18, 2018

ABSOLUTELY

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LIBERAL PROIRTIES

A TRUE PATRIOT

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DUMB ASS

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

LISBON PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

Planning Board Minutes

02-22-2018 Minutes

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LISBON PLANNING BOARD

Planning Board

01-25-2018 Minutes

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Council Meeting

05-01-2018 Meeting Minutes

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LISBON Public Hearing Notice - Business Applications

Public Hearing Notice - Business Applications

The Lisbon Town Council will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Lisbon Town Office at 300 Lisbon Street in the Public Meeting Room for the purpose of considering the following for a Victualer License and Itinerant Vendor Permit:
Randall Smith d/b/a Pinky D’sMobile Unit at Furniture SuperstoreLisbon Falls, ME

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL TURNS BACK ON RESIDENTS

I just reviewed the Police Department’s 2018-2019 proposed budget during the May 8^th Town Council Workshop and Special meeting. Every citizen of Lisbon should review this portion of the meeting starting a 1:42 of the Live Stream Video.

Chief Hagan outlined his department’s need for the upcoming year. Chief Hagan made a very important statement and that was the majority of towns are being sued because the lack of training and direct supervision. I agree totally with Chief Hagan, it is critical that the Town of Lisbon reduce its liability.

Police Department needs:

1.     Add a part-time Information Technology position in the Lisbon Communication Center; so that the Patrol Sergeant currently performing these duties can return to Patrol. Cost is approximately $1,600.00 to $4,000.00.

2.     Promote a Communication specialist to a Communication Supervisory. Cost is $1,040.00 to $4,800.00.

3.     Hired two additional Patrol Officers. Cost $69,000.00 each.

These current requirements a and b can be eliminated; had the Town Council voted two years ago to close the Lisbon Communication Center by utilizing the Androscoggin County Dispatch. According to two former Councilors; the cost savings to the taxpayers would be roughly $200,000.00 per year. However, this did not happen.

Last year, this same subject came up and was again voted done by Councilors Ward, Brunnelle, Crafts and Albert. The major reason was the town did not want to lose control of dispatching. Mr. Fern LaRochelle fought extremely hard to keep the Lisbon Communication Center open. What Mr. LaRochelle failed to tell everyone is that he is and was an Independent Contractor working directly with the Lisbon Communication Center. I guarantee you that id this issue comes before Council, Mr. LaRochelle (now a councilor) will vote on this issue because there is absolutely no “Conflict of Interest” on anything in Lisbon.

The option to save taxpayer dollars is still available but our Town Council has no interest in saving the residents money instead they had rather raise taxes. This Council is not looking to cut taxes but to increase our taxes. This, to me, is the wrong approach. Is it NOT a wise decision to put an additional burden on taxpayers when there is an opportunity to save taxpayers money?

This year, the Town Council voted to bail-out Lisbon Emergency Inc. at a price to taxpayers of $127,885.00 for the budget 2018-2019. I do not know where all this additional money is going to be coming from other than the taxpayers. Add all the additional requirements to the Town Manager’s already increase of $1,900,000.00 this year so what’s going to happen to your taxes. But do not worry, according to the Town Manager, Diane Barnes, the Council has reduced her budget proposal by roughly $75,000.00. What impact do you think this is going to have on our tax bills this year?

The people of Lisbon elected our Town Councilors to look out for the best interest of the community. I do not feel we are getting this from our Town Council when a “political” decision takes priority over a “sound financial” decision. What is in the best interest of the community and its people should be the ONLY determining factor when making decisions.

Call your Councilor and tell them to stop wasting our tax dollars and start looking for ways to reduce our taxes.

Larry Fillmore

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

THE TRUE FACTS

LISBON May meeting Conservation Comm.

May meeting Conservation Comm.

Our May meeting has been postponed until May 29th at 6pm.

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LISBON 05/15/2018 Council Agenda Item School Budget Warrant Articles 2018-19 Budget

05/15/2018 Council Agenda Item School Budget Warrant Articles 2018-19 Budget

See attached Document for Warrant Articles

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Friday, May 11, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - MAY 15, 2018

LISBON SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA - MAY 14, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Council Meeting

05/15/2018 Agenda & Attachments

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LISBON MDOT Proposed Main Street Road Construction Public Meeting Meetings

MDOT Proposed Main Street Road Construction Public Meeting Meetings

Click here for minutes of the May 2, 2018 "MDOT Proposed Highway Reconstruction and Auxiliary Turning Lanes on Routes 9/196/125"

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Friday, May 4, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL AGENDA - MAY 8, 2018

LISBON SCHOOL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 8, 2018

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH TOPSHAM

Council Workshop w/ Topsham

May 24 at 6:00 PM has been Cancelled - New Date to TBD

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LISBON PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board meeting

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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL

Council Meeting- Workshops/Special

05-08-2018 Agenda & Attachments begins at 6PM

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LISBON Town Council Public Hearing - School Budget

Town Council Public Hearing - School Budget

May 8, 2018 7:00 PM

The Lisbon Town Council wll hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street to discuss the 2018-2019 School Budget and Capital Improvement Budget. The School Budget and School Capital Improvement Budget are available at the Town Clerk's Office and attached for your review. The public is invited to attend.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

LISBON PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Hearing Notice - Dingley Press TIF Amendment (4th) (corrected notice)

The Lisbon Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed fourth amendment to the Town’s previously adopted Dingley Press Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and related development program, originally established by the Town in 1993 and previously amended in 1998, 2011 and 2018. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in the Council Room at Lisbon Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, Maine.
A copy of the proposed fourth amendment to the TIF will be on file with the Town Clerk before the public hearing and may be reviewed at the Clerk’s office during normal business hours.
All interested residents are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time.

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