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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

ATTENTION LISBON!!!!!!!!!!!


There is an epidemic sweeping across our country affecting the lives of millions of Americans; this is the opioid crisis.  Opioids affect the lives of everyone in our country.  It is important Lisbon does everything it can to prevent this crisis from affecting our community.
It is a parent’s responsibility to protect their families.  One way to protect our families is to rid our homes of expired or unused medications before it gets into the hands of our children or other unauthorized individuals.  By cleaning out our houses, we are eliminating the possibility of our kids using unauthorized medications.
If we can get all the expired and unused medication from our homes, it will help immensely to reduce the possibility of the opioid crisis in Lisbon.  Having the parents’ dispose of expired or unused medication will help to protect our community.  It is vital that each parent act responsible and do everything they can to protect their children from getting their hands on expired or unused medication.
Residents of Lisbon are very fortunate because there is an easy, no questions asked, method to dispose of these expired or unused medications.  The Lisbon Police Department has a green container located in the lobby of the police station.  This is available 24/7 365 days a year for your convenience.   There is no interaction necessary between residents and the police.  There is a dispatcher available if you have questions or concerns.  I recommend taking the label with the individuals name off before turning in these expired or unused medications to ensure no names are revealed.   The following is accepted:
The following items are accepted:
·        Prescriptions
·        Prescription Patches
·        Prescription Medications
·        Prescription Ointments
·        Over the counter medications
·        Vitamins
·        Samples
·        Medications for pets
The following items are not accepted:
·        Needles and other sharps
·        Aerosol cans
·        Inhalers
·        Hydrogen Peroxide
·        Thermometers
·        Medications from Businesses or Clinics
Please do not flush the medication down the toilet because this pollutes the ground water in our community.  I understand years ago that this was the way people disposed of medication but we have learned the effects of doing this.  This method of disposal is extremely harmful to our community.  Again, please do not flush medications down the toilet.
It is imperative every parent in Lisbon do their part to protect their families and our community.  There is no reason for individuals to take expired or unused medication in Lisbon because residents have a centrally located easy to use drop-off point at the Lisbon Police Department entrance. 
Help our community, by emptying our homes of expired or unused medication.
Larry Fillmore  

Monday, February 25, 2019

Census Bureau Announces Job Openings

 

Census Bureau Announces Job Openings

The U.S. Census Bureau is accepting applications for temporary field positions for the 2020 Census in every county of Maine and office positions in the Augusta area.
Click here for more details and positions available.
SUBMITTED BY:  TOWN OF LISBON

Browntail Moth Notification

Browntail Moth Notification

The Maine Forest Service has surveyed for Browntail Moth (BTM) for decades. We have been fortunate that the numbers have been relatively low in most areas for much of the past decade providing relief for people and trees. But in the last several years we have been seeing a dramatic increase in the BTM population. This letter is to give notice to towns that have significant detected populations of BTM to facilitate response by towns and/ or their residents.
Please click here for more information.
SUBMITTED BY:  TOWN OF LISBON

LISBON PARKING BAN UPDATE

Due to the predicted snow storm, Lisbon has issued a parking ban for Sunday, February 24th from 7:00 a.m. - midnight Monday. Thank you

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LISBON PARKING BAN UPDATE

 

Due to the predicted snow storm, Lisbon has issued a parking ban for Sunday, February 24th from 3:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thank you

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

LISBON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

Public Hearing Notice - Business Applicatons

Special Entertainment Permits - Flux and the Railroad Restaurant & Pub

Notice is hereby given that the Lisbon Town Council intends to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Public Meeting Room to hear comments on renewal Special Entertainment Permits for the following:  Tyson LaVerdiere & Jason LaVerdiere d/b/a Flux Restaurant, 10 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME and Sandra Harkins d/b/a Railroad Restaurant & Pub, 695 Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls, ME.  The public is invited to attend.
SUBMITTED BY:  TOWN OF LISBON

LISBON PLANNING BOARD MEETING

Planning Board meeting

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PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE?


During Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, February 19, 2019, the Council voted unanimously on the timeline to the proposed Charter change.  For the pass five (5) or six (6) years, I have been opposed to making Charter changes because I believe it only weakens our Charter and provides an advantage to those in power to gain more power.
 
Upon reading the proposed changes this year, I original thought this was an excellent idea because it saved the taxpayers money and resolved some issues such as:

 
(1) We now have a consolidated voting place which eliminated the confusion of where an individual was required to go to vote.

(2) It eliminates the need for two different ballots; one for those residing in District 1 and one for those residing in District 2.

(3) Eliminating two ballots would reduce the cost of printing.
 
On the surface, these are all excellent reasons for approving this year’s Charter changes.  But in the process, the Town Council is eliminating the guarantee that both ends of town have a representative on the Town Council.  To me, this is critical to preserving the integrity of our community and far out weights the cost savings.  I believe the individuals who prepared our Charter had this in mind when they created our Charter and we should never change it.
 
This proposed change could very easily tip the scales on the Town Council to favor one end of town or the other.  It is easy to say Councilors will treat each end of town the same but human nature has shown this not to be true. 
 
Things which look good in the beginning are not always what they appear and I believe this is the case here. I would encourage everyone to weigh both sides of the issue and vote their feelings.  I am voting NO to this proposal because I believe it is vital that both ends of town have a true representation on our Town Council.
 
Please contact both your Councilors and our Town Manager and express your point of view.
 
Larry Fillmore

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

LISBON CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

 

Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda

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LISBON PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL

A PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH BEGINNING AT 11 PM AND WILL BE IN PLACE THROUGH COMPLETION OF SNOW REMOVAL.

A PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH BEGINNING AT 11 PM AND WILL BE IN PLACE THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF SNOW REMOVAL. THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN LISBON FALLS WILL BE AFFECTED: MAIN ST, UNION ST AND SCHOOL ST.  
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Friday, February 15, 2019

LISBON PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL

A PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH BEGINNING AT 11 PM AND WILL BEIN PLACE THROUGH COMPLETION OF SNOW REMOVAL.

A PARKING BAN FOR SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH BEGINNING AT 11 PM AND WILL BE IN PLACE THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF SNOW REMOVAL. THE FOLLOWING STREETS IN LISBON FALLS WILL BE AFFECTED: MAIN ST, UNION ST AND SCHOOL ST.  
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LISBON SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF MAIN ST AND SCHOOL ST IN LISBON FALLS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

THE LISBON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL BE PERFORMING SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF MAIN ST AND SCHOOL ST IN LISBON FALLS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH.
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LISBON SNOW REMOVAL

SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF MAIN ST AND SCHOOL ST LISBON FALLS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

THE LISBON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL BE PERFORMING SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH.
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THIS IS A FACT, JACK!

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AOC IN ACTION

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

LISBON PARKING BAN UPDATE

 

PARKING BAN IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST, A PARKING BAN WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13.
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LISBON LIBRARY GOVERNING BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED

 

Library Governing Board Meeting Rescheduled

Due to the incoming storm, the Library Governing Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 20th, 6:30 p.m. at the library.  Thank you and please remember to be safe while traveling.
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LISBON TOWN DEPARTMENTS CLOSURE

Town Departments Closed - Monday, February 18, 2019

In observance of Presidents' Day all town departments will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019.  The Police Department however for non-administrative staff will remain open.  Thank you
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Sunday, February 10, 2019

LISBON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES

Council Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2019 - See Attached

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Friday, February 8, 2019

ANOTHER MUNIS UPDATE

 
I have put together a chart of the anticipated dates for the conversion of MUNIS from TRIO to be completed.  The Chart is below:
 
                                                         MUNIS SCHEDULE

 
MODULES                                                                            COMPLETION DATE

1.        Accounting/General Ledger/
           Accounts Payable                                                October 1, 2018
2.        Cash Management                                             October 1, 2018
3.        Project & Grant Accounting                    October 1, 2018
4.        Purchase Orders                                                 October 1, 2018
5.        Accounts Receivable                                          October 1, 2018
6.        General Billing                                                     October 1, 2018
7.        Payroll with Employee Self Service                  April 8, 2019
8.        HR Management                                                 April 8, 2019
9.        Animal License                                                     February 1, 2019
10.      Business License                                                  February 1, 2019
11.      Central Property File with the CAMA Bridge  TO BE ANNOUNCED
12.      Tax Billing                                                              TO BE ANNOUNCED
13.      ME Tax Lien                                                           TO BE ANNOUNCED
14.      Tyler Cashiering                                                    February 1, 2019
15.      Utility Billing                                                          7-8 months
 
KEEP IN MIND THAT FUTURE DATES ARE ONLY ESTIMATED DATES!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
The town is paying $79,761.00 tax dollars a year for this software package.  The contract started March 1, 2016, so the first nineteen (19) months; the town paid for MUNIS and receive absolutely no benefit from it because it was not operational.  So this means the town wasted nearly $160,000.00 tax dollars and you wonder why taxes continue to go up every year.

 
Mrs. Lydia Colston, Finance Director, has been tasked to implement this program above her normal duties.  It would appear that Eight (8) out of Fifteen (15) modules have been completed.  On March 1, 2019, the contract will be three years old and we are half way through the implementation.  So far the town has been paying our tax dollars for software not yet functional.  I want to make this perfectly clear; Mrs. Colston is doing a remarkable job and should be commended at every chance.  However, the fact our tax dollars are being wasted because the town is not receiving the full benefit of MUNIS in which we are paying for.

Before the town and the taxpayers can receive the full benefit of this package we are paying for; it must be completely implemented and fully operational.  MUNIS is basically a financial software package.  The taxpayers are paying $79,761.00 per year for a software package that does not include the Recreation, Public Works, Fire, Police, Water and Sewer Departments.  Each of these departments has their own software packages to run their operations.
 
Each day that goes by without MUNIS completely implemented and fully operational, the town is wasting taxpayers’ dollars.  It is almost guaranteed that the Town Manager is going to ask for more increases this year and the Town Council will approve them.  This will raise our taxes again. 
 
Call you Councilors and the Town Manager and tell them to stop wasting our tax dollars. Also tell them to start looking for ways to save tax dollars and reduce our taxes.
 
Larry Fillmore