The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Town of Lisbon Capital Improvement Plan

Did you know that the Town of Lisbon has planned Capital Improvement expenditures, in most departments through the year 2020 (and 2033 in the case of the Fire Department)?

Listed you'll find the Public Schools and other public buildings, Fire Department, Police Department, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Solid Waste.

Take a look, and if you don't approve of where your money is being spent, SPEAK UP!

Here is the schedule for this year's budget workshops:

Town of Lisbon
Municipal Budget Workshop Schedule 2009-2010

December 16, 2008 Town Council Meeting/Municipal Capital Budget

January 6, 2009 Town Council Meeting – Set Budget Financial Guideline

February 3, 2009 Town Council Meeting

February 17, 2009 Town Council Meeting

March 3, 2009 Town Council Meeting

March 17, 2009 Town Council Meeting
School/Municipal Budget Presentation to Council & Budget Advisory Board

March 19, 2009 Thursday - Town Council Budget Workshop w/Budget Advisory Board
Department Presentations-
Library
Finance
Tax Collection
Assessing

March 24, 2009 Tuesday - Town Council Budget Workshop w/Budget Advisory Board
Department Presentations-
Town Clerk
Technology
Public Works
Fire Dept.

March 26, 2009 Thursday – Town Council Budget Workshop w/Budget Advisory Board
Department Presentations-
Recreation
Conservation
Administration/Town Manager

March 31, 2009 Tuesday - Town Council Budget Workshop w/Budget Advisory Board
Department Presentations-
Police Dept.
Solid Waste (Transfer Station)
Economic Development/GA

April 2, 2009 Thursday/Budget Advisory Board/Town Manager/Finance Director

April 7, 2009 Tuesday/Town Council Meeting/School Budget/Budget Advisory Board

April 14, 2009 Tuesday/Town Council Meeting/Budget Review/School/Budget Advisory Board

April 28, 2009 Tuesday/Public Hearing Town/School Budget, LCS 7PM

May 9, 2009 Public Hearing (if necessary Saturday)

May 12, 2009 Tuesday/Town Council Meeting

May 26, 2009 Tuesday/Town Council Adopt Budgets

June 2, 2009 Validation Referendum (10 days after adoption)