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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Monday, December 3, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
LISBON WATER DEPARTMENT NOTICE
Water Service has been restored to Ferry Road
The Lisbon Water
Department has restored water service to the Ferry Road. We will be
flushing the water main until the water clears.
The leak was a circumferential crack that we typically experience this time of the year as the ground freezes.
If you have a water emergency please call the Lisbon Police Dept. at 353-2500 and a water technician will contact you ASAP.
The leak was a circumferential crack that we typically experience this time of the year as the ground freezes.
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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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
THANKSGIVING GREETING
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LISBON CHARTER COMMUNICATION NOTIFICATION
Charter Communication Notification - November 20, 2018
Charter Communications,
locally known as Spectrum, is making changes to our channel lineup for
customers in your community. Effective on or after December 5, 2018,
WPXT Escape is launching on SPP Basic & Starter TV Channel 1261.
For a current channel lineup, visit www.spectrum.com/channels.
For a current channel lineup, visit www.spectrum.com/channels.
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Saturday, November 17, 2018
LISBON Thanksgiving Holiday Department Closure
Thanksgiving Holiday Department Closure
In Oberservance of
Thanksgiving the following Town Departments will be closed on Thursday,
November 22 and Friday, November 23rd: Town Offices, Library, MTM and
Transfer Station. The Lisbon Police Department will remain open for
non-administrative staff.
Thank you and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban
Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban will be in effect from midnight tonight until 8:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018.
Lisbon/Lisbon Falls Parking Ban will be in effect from midnight tonight until 8:00 pm, Friday, November 16, 2018.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
LISBON October Conservation Commission Minutes
October Conservation Commission Minutes
Lisbon Conservation Commission Meeting Report
October 16, 2018, at Frank’s.
The Conservation Commission of October 16, 2018, was called to order at 6:00 pm. Attending were members Richard Nadeau, Alan Seamens and Richard Main, Also attending was Alan Ward (Council Representative) and Mark Stevens(Staff Advisor.) Annica McGuirk was excused.
We discussed four town properties: Village/Lisbon Street, Summer Street Park, Gazebo Memorial Park and Capital Avenue Park. The Village Street property is slated for cleanup and use as “green space” by Lisbon residents. A portion of the recently awarded community block grant allots monies for the projected uses.
The Summer Street Park has had some cleanup of undergrowth to provide for parking and increased uasge. At some point in the future, the tentative thoughts are to identify the park as “dog friendly.”
We decided that Gazebo Memorial Park really did not need replacement of the two invasive Norway Maple and, as a Commission, voted to recommend placement of urban friendly trees in another town space – location to be determined.
The members of the Commission also discussed future uses of the Capital Avenue Park. Discussion of possible picnic tables (in addition to the one there), chairs or benches and an area for light recreation. Handicap parking is also projected.
Members of the Commission also discussed possible use of municipal “brownfield” sites for municipal solar farms. Richard will research other municipalities which have created solar farms and get specific information on cost, payback and result. The Commission will invite a representative of the industry to the next meeting, November 19, at MTM Center.
A discussion followed about community composting programs. Richard will check out programs in other municipalities and feasibility of creating such a program in Lisbon. We are mindful that such a program is labor intensive and requires a large space for the materials.
The Commission hopes to encourage such programs which have a true benefit to the community and reduce tax costs.
Respectfully,
Richard Main, Chairperson.
October 16, 2018, at Frank’s.
The Conservation Commission of October 16, 2018, was called to order at 6:00 pm. Attending were members Richard Nadeau, Alan Seamens and Richard Main, Also attending was Alan Ward (Council Representative) and Mark Stevens(Staff Advisor.) Annica McGuirk was excused.
We discussed four town properties: Village/Lisbon Street, Summer Street Park, Gazebo Memorial Park and Capital Avenue Park. The Village Street property is slated for cleanup and use as “green space” by Lisbon residents. A portion of the recently awarded community block grant allots monies for the projected uses.
The Summer Street Park has had some cleanup of undergrowth to provide for parking and increased uasge. At some point in the future, the tentative thoughts are to identify the park as “dog friendly.”
We decided that Gazebo Memorial Park really did not need replacement of the two invasive Norway Maple and, as a Commission, voted to recommend placement of urban friendly trees in another town space – location to be determined.
The members of the Commission also discussed future uses of the Capital Avenue Park. Discussion of possible picnic tables (in addition to the one there), chairs or benches and an area for light recreation. Handicap parking is also projected.
Members of the Commission also discussed possible use of municipal “brownfield” sites for municipal solar farms. Richard will research other municipalities which have created solar farms and get specific information on cost, payback and result. The Commission will invite a representative of the industry to the next meeting, November 19, at MTM Center.
A discussion followed about community composting programs. Richard will check out programs in other municipalities and feasibility of creating such a program in Lisbon. We are mindful that such a program is labor intensive and requires a large space for the materials.
The Commission hopes to encourage such programs which have a true benefit to the community and reduce tax costs.
Respectfully,
Richard Main, Chairperson.
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LISBON Conservation Commission Meeting
Conservation Commission Meeting
Agenda NOV 19, 6 PM at MTM
AGENDA
Conservation Commission
monday november 19, 2018
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL
_ _Annica McGuirk
Mark Stevens Staff
3. Meeting with ReVision Energy
4. Other Business Composting Discussion
5. ADJOURNMENT
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LISBON Senior's Thanksgiving Dinner Date Change due to the weather
Senior's Thanksgiving Dinner Date Change due to the weather
Thankgiving dinner will be held at the MTM Center located at 18 School Street tomorrow, Thursday November 15,
at noon instead of Friday because of the weather forcast. Please call
the Lisbon Parks and Recreation for more information. Office 353-2289
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LISBON PLANNING BOARD VACANCY
Planning Board Vacancy
The Town of Lisbon
currently has a vacancy position for the Planning Board. If you are
interested in becoming a member of the Planning Board, please submit an
application.
Planning Board Application
Planning Board Application
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LISBON Public Hearing Notice - Liquor Lic for Walts- Special Entertainment Permit for Coombs Mountfort
Public Hearing Notice - Liquor Lic for Walts- Special Entertainment Permit for Coombs Mountfort
For December 4, 2018 Council Agenda
Notice is hereby given
that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a public hearing on
December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Public Meeting Room to
hear comments on a new Liquor License for Walt’s Place, located at 13
Village Street in Lisbon, ME.
The Council will also hold a public hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7PM to hear comments on a renewal Special Entertainment Permit for the Coombs-Mountfort American Legion Post 158 located at 10 Webster Road, Lisbon, ME.
The public is invited to attend.
The Council will also hold a public hearing on December 4, 2018 at 7PM to hear comments on a renewal Special Entertainment Permit for the Coombs-Mountfort American Legion Post 158 located at 10 Webster Road, Lisbon, ME.
The public is invited to attend.
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Lisbon Water Department Office Closure
The Lisbon Water
Departments business office will be closed November 15, 2018, for staff
to receive mandatory training. 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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Monday, November 12, 2018
RABIES CLINIC
Rabies Clinic
At LRAH located at 1981 Lisbon Road, Lewiston
A Rabies Clinic will be
held at the Lisbon Road Animal Hospital located at 1981 Lisbon Road, in
Lewiston on December 8, 2018 from 12:00 PM until done. Call 784-5421
for an appointment. The fee is $20 per pet cash or checks only! Dogs
must be on leashes and cats in carriers. Please bring in last years
rabies certificate.
Dog licenses expire December 31, 2018. Renew your dog's license prior to January 31, 2019 to avoid the $25 late fee per dog.
Dog licenses expire December 31, 2018. Renew your dog's license prior to January 31, 2019 to avoid the $25 late fee per dog.
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Friday, November 9, 2018
WHY MAKE THE TAXPAYERS SUFFER ANYMORE?
Now that we have elected the same individuals to the Town Council, we can expect the same results from them. This is to say that the new Council will continue to spend our TAX DOLLARS instead of making any attempt to reduce the operating cost of the town which in turn would reduce the taxes on its residents.
(2) Eliminating
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) every year would save approximately $100,000.00
every year.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
UPDATE ON WORUMBO MILL PROPERTY
After the
Town Council meeting of October 2, 2018, Executive Session, the Town Council
approved the purchase of the Worumbo Mill property. The motion was made by Councilor Kolbe and
seconded by Councilor LaRochelle moved that the Town enter into an agreement
for purchase of real estate at 1 Canal Street, Tax Map U05, Lot 14 with payment for the real estate not to
exceed $30,000.00 contingent upon the town entering into an agreement
to obtain access to the real estate for purposes of conducting environmental
assessment; and contingent on the results of said environmental assessment, and
that the Town Manager be authorized to negotiate the final terms of the
agreements and to execute the agreements and all related documents on behalf of
the Town.
On the
agenda of the Conservation Commission meeting of October 18, 2018, this
purchase was to be discussed. However, I
contacted a member of the commission and it was never discussed. I
contacted the Town Manager, Mrs. Diane Barnes, on November 1, 2018 and learned
quite a bit of information I want to share with residents of Lisbon.
According to
Mrs. Barnes, the town has received a Brownfield grant of $200,000.00 for the purpose of conducting Phase I and II
environmental assessments. These funds will
be used to conduct assessment on the property at 1 Canal Street. This assessment is broken down into two
Phases. Phase I is a review of all the
documentation (which includes the Maine Environmental Protection Agency’s report
from years ago) and Phase II is an analysis of the soil. The town has entered into an agreement with a
company called TRC to perform Phase 1 and 2 on October 31, 2018. Phase
1 will begin next month and Phase 2 will begin in the spring.
I am
concerned because the last time Councilor Fern LaRochelle was on the Town
Council; he tried to have the town purchase this same property from the
Millers. This original deal was behind closed doors, in Executive Session,
but the people voted NOT to purchase the property. I believe that this was due to the fact of the Maine
Environmental Protection Agency report on toxic material under the surface and
the fact it is in a flood zone.
Now,
Councilor LaRochelle is back on the Town Council and the purchase of this
property comes up again. I am concerned because I do not feel the
people are being provided ALL the facts here. According to Mrs. Barnes, the Town wants to purchase this
property to put a parking lot on it to service the downtown area. As you know
from previous letters, I personally do not trust Fern LaRochelle. This is just me and my opinion. It
is strange that the ONLY time this property comes up is when he is on the Town
Council.
As I learn more about this property and
its purchase, I will pass it along to the people.
Larry Fillmore
LISBON TOWN OFFICE CLOSURE
Lisbon Town Offices Closed
In observance of Veterans Day, Lisbon Town Offices will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018.
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