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Saturday, September 15, 2018
MUNIS UPDATE
(1) The Town Manager and the Town Council did not seek out anyone with conversion experience to get their input.
(2) All
conversions need to have the installation and training included in the original
contract.
(3) Never
enter into a multiply year contract prior to having seen how well the software
package is working for your organization.
The Town Manager, Diane Barnes, recommended to the Town Council to
accept the software owners’ proposal for multiply years.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
LISBON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Public Hearing Notice - Bond Order MDOT Project - Route 125 from Route 196 to Huston St for $430,000
to be held on October 16 at 7:00 PM
The Municipal Officers
of the Town of Lisbon have considered and approved in concept
appropriating an amount not to exceed $430,000 to finance Lisbon’s 10%
share of the cost of reconstructing State Route 125 from State Route 196
to Huston Street (the “Project”), and have determined that the most
efficient way to finance that appropriation would be through the
issuance of one or more bonds or notes of the Town in an amount not to
exceed $430,000, and the acceptance of federal and state funding in an
amount not to exceed $4,300,000 for the remaining portion.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. o’clock at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $430,000 and securing the financing described above, intended to raise a total amount not to exceed $4,300,000 for the Project.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. o’clock at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $430,000 and securing the financing described above, intended to raise a total amount not to exceed $4,300,000 for the Project.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
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LISBON TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Council Workshop Agenda & Documents
Thursday, September 13 at 6:00 PM with the Planning Board
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LISBON PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Hearing Notice - Bond Order for Fire Truck for $675,000
to be held on October 16 at 7:00 PM
The Municipal Officers
of the Town of Lisbon have considered and approved in concept
appropriating an amount not to exceed $675,000 to finance the purchase
of a “pumper” fire engine (the “Project”), and have determined that the
most efficient way to finance that appropriation would be through the
issuance of one or more bonds or notes of the Town in an amount not to
exceed $675,000.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $675,000.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $675,000.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
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Public Hearing Notice - Business Applications
Special Entertainment Permit for Left Hand Club
Notice is hereby given
that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Public Meeting
Room to hear comments on a renewal Special Entertainment Permit for the
Left Hand Club, Left Hand Lane (End of Wagg Road), Lisbon, ME. The
public is invited to attend.
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Public Hearing Notice - Bond Order MDOT Project
Public Hearing Notice - Bond Order MDOT Project - Route 125 from Huston St to Urban Compact Line for $294,000
to be held on October 16 at 7:00 PM
The Municipal Officers
of the Town of Lisbon have considered and approved in concept
appropriating an amount not to exceed $294,000 to finance Lisbon’s 10%
share of the cost of reconstructing State Route 125 from Huston Street
to the Urban Compact Line (the “Project”), and have determined that the
most efficient way to finance that appropriation would be through the
issuance of one or more bonds or notes of the Town in an amount not to
exceed $294,000, and the acceptance of federal and state funding in an
amount not to exceed $2,935,000 for the remaining portion.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. o’clock at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $294,000 and securing the financing described above, intended to raise a total amount not to exceed $2,935,000 for the Project.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
Pursuant to the Charter of the Town of Lisbon (the “Charter”), approval of the financing of this Project requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to the enactment of an ordinance calling for a referendum. Therefore, pursuant to the authority conferred by Section 8.21(b), and the requirements of Sections 6.09 and 8.11(b)(2) of the Charter, a public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. o’clock at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon Street, for the purpose of hearing public comment on the Ordinance providing for the issuance of such notes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $294,000 and securing the financing described above, intended to raise a total amount not to exceed $2,935,000 for the Project.
Copies of the proposed text may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon, or online at www.lisbonme.org. The public is invited to attend.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
LISBON Charter Communications Notification
Charter Communications Notification - Effective October 1, 2018
Charter Communications, locally known as Spectrum, is making changes to our channel lineup for customers in your community.
Effective on or after October 1, 2018, Newsmax (HD) will be launching on the Digital Tier 1/Silver level of service.
For a current channel lineup, visit www.spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit spectrum.net/ programmingnotices.
Effective on or after October 1, 2018, Newsmax (HD) will be launching on the Digital Tier 1/Silver level of service.
For a current channel lineup, visit www.spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit spectrum.net/
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Maine Senior FarmShare has 1,000 more openings!
Maine Senior FarmShare has 1,000 more openings!
Seniors can get $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that it has received additional funding from USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to support its Maine Senior FarmShare Program. These funds will provide $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables to an additional 1,000 Maine seniors for the duration of this growing season.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is for Maine seniors who are 60 and older and meet income eligibility guidelines.
DEADLINE: Seniors must sign up with a farm by September 21, 2018.
Maine Senior FarmShare:
Maine’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Maine Senior FarmShare, is managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture and supported by partner agencies throughout Maine. It utilizes a community-supported agriculture model to maximize benefits to local produce farmers and low-income seniors. During the 2017 season, participating farmers provided fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs directly to approximately 17,000 low-income seniors throughout Maine.
Maine’s program provides individual Maine seniors with $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables during the growing season. The program is designed to maximize direct support to farmers and low-income seniors, promote community relationships and provide nutrition education.
A “share” is $50 worth of fruits and vegetables delivered directly to seniors. Farmers may also have seniors come to their farm, a farmers’ market or other distribution sites where seniors can select what they want and “draw down” on their credit balance. Available fruits and vegetables vary from farm to farm, for September through November they may include: squash, corn, apples, beets, broccoli, eggplant, radishes, pumpkins and potatoes.
For additional information, contact: donna.murray@maine.gov or visit https://www.maine.gov/ dacf/ard/senior_farm_share. shtml
Seniors can also reach out to their local Area Agency on Aging for assistance by calling the toll free number: 1-877-353-3771.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that it has received additional funding from USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to support its Maine Senior FarmShare Program. These funds will provide $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables to an additional 1,000 Maine seniors for the duration of this growing season.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is for Maine seniors who are 60 and older and meet income eligibility guidelines.
DEADLINE: Seniors must sign up with a farm by September 21, 2018.
Maine Senior FarmShare:
Maine’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Maine Senior FarmShare, is managed by the Maine Department of Agriculture and supported by partner agencies throughout Maine. It utilizes a community-supported agriculture model to maximize benefits to local produce farmers and low-income seniors. During the 2017 season, participating farmers provided fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs directly to approximately 17,000 low-income seniors throughout Maine.
Maine’s program provides individual Maine seniors with $50 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables during the growing season. The program is designed to maximize direct support to farmers and low-income seniors, promote community relationships and provide nutrition education.
A “share” is $50 worth of fruits and vegetables delivered directly to seniors. Farmers may also have seniors come to their farm, a farmers’ market or other distribution sites where seniors can select what they want and “draw down” on their credit balance. Available fruits and vegetables vary from farm to farm, for September through November they may include: squash, corn, apples, beets, broccoli, eggplant, radishes, pumpkins and potatoes.
For additional information, contact: donna.murray@maine.gov or visit https://www.maine.gov/
Seniors can also reach out to their local Area Agency on Aging for assistance by calling the toll free number: 1-877-353-3771.
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Saturday, September 1, 2018
Friday, August 31, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Public Health Advisory - West Nile Virus
Maine CDC confirmed the
presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected in the state.
One mosquito pool (a collection which contains between 1-50 mosquitoes)
tested positive for WNV at Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing
Laboratory (HETL) on August 28th, 2018. The positive pool of Culex
pipiens mosquitoes was collected on August 21st, 2018 in the town of
Kittery in York county. This is the first positive mosquito test in
Maine in 2018.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
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Lisbon Town Offices Closed
Lisbon Town Offices Closed
In observance of Labor Day, the Lisbon Town Offices will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
According to
google, these are the mil rates and population for towns in Androscoggin
County. What should stand out to everyone is the major discrepancy between
the mil rates and the populations.
TOWNS MIL RATE POPULATION
Auburn 23.68 22,948
Sabattus 17.75 5,015
Lisbon 24.84 8,846
Lewiston 28.67 36,140
Durham 18.85 3,940
Wales 14.85 1,634
Greene 17.80 4,373
Poland 14.74 5,544
Minot 15.85 2,596
Livermore Falls
21.60 3,115
Turner 17.05 5,765
As you can see Lisbon has moved into
second place in the county as far as the mil rate goes surpassing Auburn.
These figures for population are from 2016. The reason for the discrepancy is because our Town
Manager, Diane Barnes, compares populations when determining salaries instead
of the tax base for the towns. As everyone knows Auburn has many more
commercial businesses than Lisbon and yet our mil rate is higher.
There is no
way that the salaries of Department Heads in Lisbon should be as high as they
are starting out. We just do not have the tax base to support such high salaries and
the Town Manager knew this from the start but used population to establish
salaries without comparing tax bases and our Town Council believes everything
the Town Manager says as gospel.
The Town
Council needs to delay voting on spending issues until the Council can do
adequate investigations. The Town
Council needs to cut spending to include the Town Manager’s salary. The Department Heads are receiving between $1,200.00 and
$1,800.00 annually and taxpayers in Lisbon cannot afford these increases. There is no way to reduce Department
Heads salaries because the Town Manager, Diane Barnes has committed the
taxpayers into paying these outrageous salaries.
Taxpayers and the Town Council have
to pay more attention to the spending habits of the Town Manager and her
Department Heads. We have to bring down our mil rate so that it is more in
line with our population and other towns in the county.
Let’s put a halt to excessive spending
and start comparing apple to apples instead of apples to oranges.
Larry Fillmore
CENSORSHIP IN LISBON
Monday, August 27, 2018
TAX BILLS
From the chatter this weekend on Lisbon Maine Community Information website, residents of Lisbon received their new tax bills. I found it amusing that residents were shocked their taxes had increased so much. The Lisbon Reporter and LisbonMaine.net have been warning residents for several months prior to the Town Council approval of the budget.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Saturday, August 25, 2018
LIBON Mobile Home Replacement Initiative
MaineHousing is pleased to announce the re-opening of its Mobile Home Replacement Initiative which provides an opportunity for the owner/occupant of a Pre-1976 Mobile Home to remove and replace it with a new Energy Star certified manufactured home located on the same site.
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LISBON Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Project Invitation to Bid
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Project Invitation to Bid
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Monday, August 20, 2018
LISBON Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Project Invitation to Bid
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Facade Project Invitation to Bid
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LISBON Charter Communication Notification - August 15, 2018
Charter Communications, locally known as Spectrum, is making changes to our channel lineup for customers in your community. The English Premier League Soccer channel discontinued Spectrum’s right to carry its channel located on the SPP Tier 2 SD & HD service level. Effective on or after August 24, 2018, the channel will no longer be available.
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