Over the weekend, I had the misfortune to review the Town Council meeting of October 16, 2018. The meeting lasted two hours and twelve minutes. It should have taken an hour. Instead we have two Councilors trying to outdo each other in stupidity.
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Monday, October 22, 2018
WHAT IS GOING ON?
Over the weekend, I had the misfortune to review the Town Council meeting of October 16, 2018. The meeting lasted two hours and twelve minutes. It should have taken an hour. Instead we have two Councilors trying to outdo each other in stupidity.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Androscoggin County Budget Committee
Androscoggin County Budget Committee
Public Hearing - Nov 1 2018 at County Building 6:00 PM
See County Budget attached.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
LISBON Rt. 196/125 Road Construction Projects Video
Rt. 196/125 Road Construction Projects Video
This is a short video
explaining the referendum question on the November ballot regarding the
Rt. 196/125 Road Construction Projects and what the vote would mean. Rt. 196/125 Video
Thank you
Thank you
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Sunday, October 14, 2018
TRULY AMAZING
It is truly amazing to me how Councilors on our Town Council can negotiate the purchase of property, the tax dollars being spent, environmental studies and more. Then turn around and purchase the property from the town for a song and turn around and make a profit. I call this abuse of their position. Currently, we have two Councilors that, I believe, fall into this category.
Friday, October 12, 2018
HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!
By now everyone has received
the information sheet published by the town pertaining to the bonds everyone
will be voting on November 6, 2018. Naturally, this information sheet was sent
out after some absentee ballots were issued. Kind of defeats the purpose, don’t you think.
This is yet another example
of the town spending money. They have
absolutely no problems spending our tax dollars but you never see any councilor
trying to save our tax dollars by reducing the town’s operating cost.
If one was to pay attention
to documents associated with the Town Council agenda for October 16, 2018, they
would have noticed that the last paragraph of the Police Department’s report states that come January 2019, the Lisbon
Communication Center will no longer be performing dispatching for Durham. If I remember correctly, that leaves only
Lisbon performing dispatching for Lisbon.
This
means the taxpayers have to pay for the entire Lisbon Communication Center
which was budgeted for $345,246.00.
Several years ago, Councilors Garrison and Pesce
conducted a survey and determined that by joining the Androscoggin County
Dispatch, the town could save at least $200,000.00 per year. However, the
Town Council voted 4-3 not to join Androscoggin County Dispatch and again the
following year the Town Council voted 4-3 not to join Androscoggin County
Dispatch.
The reason provided was that the Town Council did not
want to give up control to Androscoggin County Dispatch. This effort both
times was spearheaded by Fern LaRochelle who neglected to inform everyone that
he was and is a subcontractor of the town who works directly with the Lisbon
Communication Center. In
my eyes, this was then and still is a conflict of interest that he should have
revealed at the time. Now that he is once again a Councilor, he
should recuse himself from any vote on this issue, if it ever came up again.
This is an excellent way for the town to save at least
$200,000.00 tax dollars and no one is willing to look into saving taxpayers any
money, just spending. It has been proven that letting Androscoggin County Dispatch
perform our 911 calls if a much more efficient and at a cost savings to
taxpayers.
I can almost guarantee you
that this will never happen because it makes sense and it is the right thing to
do. No
one, from the Town Manager or the Town Council wants to do away with Chief
David Brooks’ legacy. This has nothing
to do with logic; it is strictly a political decision. Well, political decisions do not pay the
bills or provide for taxpayers’ family.
So tell me again, why is our Councilors NOT looking for
way to save our money?
Larry Fillmore
Thursday, October 11, 2018
REVISED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 16, 2018
Council Meeting - Revised Agenda/Added Election Warrant
October 16, 2018 Agenda & Attachments
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
LISBON Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda
Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda
October 16
Meeting will be held at Frank's at 6 pm on Tuesday Oct 16th.
Agenda
Alternative Energy for municipal buildings. Solar
Worumbo Property Purchase
Other
Agenda
Alternative Energy for municipal buildings. Solar
Worumbo Property Purchase
Other
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
LISBON Whitney and Madelyn Sewer Replacements
Whitney and Madelyn Sewer Replacements
The Lisbon Sewer
Department has contracted St. Laurent and Son Excavation to complete the
sewer main replacements on Whitney Street and then Madelyn Street with
work scheduled to begin the week of October 15th and continuing through
November. Please be patient as this work can cause delays.
If you have any questions or concerns before, during or after the project is complete please contact the Sewer Superintendent Steve Aievoli at 353-3000 ext. 601.
If you have any questions or concerns before, during or after the project is complete please contact the Sewer Superintendent Steve Aievoli at 353-3000 ext. 601.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Monday, October 8, 2018
LISBON SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 30, 2018
Special Council Meeting on October 30, 2018 at 7PM for Public Hearing
Amendments to Emergency Marijuana Moratorium & Chapter 70 Zoning, Article IV. Dist Regs, District 13. Dist Uses, Section 70-530 Land Uses
Notice is hereby given
that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a Special Council Meeting
to hold a public hearing on October 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town
Office Public Meeting Room to hear comments on amendments to the
Emergency Marijuana Moratorium and Chapter 70 Zoning, Article IV.
District Regulations, District 13 District Uses, Section 70-530 Land
Uses. The public is invited to attend.
Copies of these amendments may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon or online at www.lisbonme.org.
Copies of these amendments may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 300 Lisbon Street, Lisbon or online at www.lisbonme.org.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Fact Sheet on Lisbon Referendum Questions for November 2018 Election
Fact Sheet on Lisbon Referendum Questions for November 2018 Election
INFORMATION REGARDING LISBON ROUTE 196/125 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The Town of Lisbon in conjunction with Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Androscoggin Transportation Center (ATRC) is planning improvements to our Downtown Infrastructure. This will involve rebuilding Main Street and improving pedestrian access, including sidewalk reconstruction. These projects are tentatively scheduled to be advertised for bid in the spring of 2020. This mailer is being distributed to inform residents of the need for the project and to answer frequently asked questions.
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW “PUMPER” FIRE ENGINE PURCHASE
The Town of Lisbon is planning to replace a pumper fire engine to address the aging and much needed repairs to the current fire apparatus. This mailer is being distributed to inform residents of the need for the project and to answer frequently asked questions.
Please see attached fact sheet for more information about these projects.
The Town of Lisbon in conjunction with Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Androscoggin Transportation Center (ATRC) is planning improvements to our Downtown Infrastructure. This will involve rebuilding Main Street and improving pedestrian access, including sidewalk reconstruction. These projects are tentatively scheduled to be advertised for bid in the spring of 2020. This mailer is being distributed to inform residents of the need for the project and to answer frequently asked questions.
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW “PUMPER” FIRE ENGINE PURCHASE
The Town of Lisbon is planning to replace a pumper fire engine to address the aging and much needed repairs to the current fire apparatus. This mailer is being distributed to inform residents of the need for the project and to answer frequently asked questions.
Please see attached fact sheet for more information about these projects.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
LISBON TOWN OFFICE
Town Offices Closed for the Holiday
Monday, October 8 on Columbus Day
Lisbon Town Offices
will be closed on Monday, October 8 to observe Columbus Day. We will be
open on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:30 AM.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Thursday, October 4, 2018
LISBON PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Public Hearing - General Assistance Amendments
Chapter 14, Appendix A, B, C, and D
Notice is hereby given
that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a public hearing on October
16, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Public Meeting Room to hear
comments on amendments to the General Assistance Chapter 14 Appendix A
for Overall Maximums, B for Food Maximums, C for Housing, and D for
Utilities. The public is invited to attend. Copies of these amendments
may be viewed or obtained at the Town Clerks Office, 300 Lisbon Street,
Lisbon, Maine or online - see attachment.
SUBMITTED BY: TOWN OF LISBON
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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