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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Gas Safety Fact Sheet
Gas Safety Fact Sheet
Please see the attached fact sheet from Unitil regarding gas safety.
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Friday, September 21, 2018
Rt. 196/125 Intersection Traffic Pattern Change in Progress
Rt. 196/125 Intersection Traffic Pattern Change in Progress
Please be advised that
the intersection of Rt. 196/125 (Durham Bridge/Frank's) traffic pattern
change is now in progress. This will be a phased project so please be
alert of any directional and lane changes and drive with caution when
entering the intersection. We will continue to send updates. Thank you
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LISBON PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Notice - Acceptance of a Downtown Revitalization CDBG Grant
The Town of Lisbon will
hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 7 p.m., at the
Town Office to discuss acceptance of a Downtown Revitalization CDBG
Grant in the amount of $300,000. The purpose of the grant is for
rehabilitation of sidewalks and curbing, drainage, improvements to
crosswalks, street lighting, bus shelters, and greenery in the village
of Lisbon. Public comments will be solicited at this Hearing and will
be submitted as part of the Project Development Phase. All persons
wishing to make comments or ask questions about the acceptance of these
funds are invited to attend this Public Hearing. Comments may be
submitted in writing to: Tracey Steuber, Economic & Community
Development Director 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
extension 122, so that accommodations can be made.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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.
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