Obama Admits Granting Known Gang Member Amnesty Resulting In A Triple Murder

By AmyElizabeth - Apr 21, 2015

On Tuesday Grassley released the letter and said it confirmed his fears, that USCIS is not being careful enough in adjudicating applications for Obama’s DACA program.

“It’s no secret that USCIS staff is under intense pressure to approve every DACA application that comes across their desk, and based on this information, it’s clear that adequate protocols are not in place to protect public safety,” Grassley said.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/21/obama-admits-granting-known-gang-member-amnesty-resulting-in-a-triple-murder/

Lisbon's Former 'Special' Appointed Finance Committee Members Were Nothing More Than Brooks' Brown Nosers

This Sums Is Up PERFECTLY!

Submitted by: 'Gordie'

Egyptian lawmakers have charged Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with Conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood. Where are the American Lawmakers?

By AmyElizabeth - Apr 20, 2015

 

 

The Egyptian complaint reads that “Barack Obama assisted the Muslim Brotherhood in crimes against Egypt and it’s citizens”

“Let his days be few; and let another take his office.” Psalm 109:8 (KJV)

My favorite expression about Barack Obama is “Everything is calculated.” I read comments and commentaries about how inept he is — that he does not know what he is doing. Ha! Obama knows exactly what he’s doing.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/20/watchegyptian-lawmakers-have-charged-barack-obama-and-hillary-clinton-with-conspiring-with-the-muslim-brotherhood-where-are-the-american-lawmakers/

BOMBSHELL: Afghan Colonel Was Paid $250,000 to Kill U.S. Air Force Personnel, Pentagon Cover-Up Ensued

By Dylan - Apr 20, 2015

A bombshell revelation has emerged about the incident responsible for the greatest U.S. Air Force loss of life during the War on Terror, the deadliest “green-on-blue” attack during U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.

On April 27, 2011, Afghan Air Force Colonel Ahmad Gul gunned down eight U.S. Air Force personnel and a civilian contractor inside the Afghan Air Force headquarters, including investigators who had just arrived in the country to examine rampant corruption in the Afghan military.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/20/bombshell-afghan-colonel-was-paid-250000-to-kill-u-s-air-force-personnel-pentagon-cover-up-ensued/

AN AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING POLICY!

As we all know, money does not grow on trees.  We also know it cost the town a lot of money to operate.  What I am recommending is that we spend the taxpayer’s money a little smarter.  I believe that no equipment/vehicles should be purchased before April 1^st of each year.  The reason for this is to ensure the cost of winter is paid before purchasing additional equipment/vehicles.  Last year the town purchased the following:

            DATE                          ITEM                                                              COST

            9/2/2014                  Mill Street Culvert Liner                           $18,900

            9/2/2014                  Dump Body Installed                                    44,710

            9/2/2014                  Paving Bid (various pricing)

            10/7/2014               2-Police Cruisers                                            53,292

            10/21/2014             Engineer Bid ($75.00 per hour)

            10/21/2014             Asphalt Reclaimer                                         31,490

            11/5/2014               Public Works Heavy Duty Truck                           52,669

As you can see, the Town Council approved the acquisition of numerous equipment/vehicles.  I cannot provide a total amount of money but it is substantial.  This was all done prior to understand what the cost of winter was going to be.  Two years ago, we needed additional sand and this year we had to use additional overtime for all the plowing that was done.  Public Works does an excellent job ensuring our roads are clear and safe for the residents.  However, this comes at a cost to the taxpayers. 

Waiting until April 1^st (which is 90 days prior to the end of the fiscal year) will provide the Council with a much better picture of how much tax dollars are available to spend without borrowing to pay for these items.  This current fiscal year taxpayers paid $63,950.00 in Interest on the Principal of $237, 050.00.  We cannot continue to lease to purchase or use a Promissory Note to acquire equipment/vehicles except in emergency cases.

I believe the amendment should read:  There will be no acquisitions of equipment/vehicles prior to April 1^st with the exception of:

1.      Any acquisition necessary to protect the citizens during the winter months (November through March).

2.     Any acquisition of emergency equipment/vehicles.  The emergency status will be determined by the Town Manager and the Town Council.

The first priority must be the safety of our citizens during the winter months.  Once, we have passed the danger point of April 1^st then whatever is important as far as equipment/vehicles can be purchased (paid in full).  This will reduce paying large amounts of interest and will eliminate paying for “Toys for the Boys”.  It is always nice to have the latest of everything but not at the expense of the taxpayers.

If I was still a member of the Finance Committee, this would have been my first recommendation to the Town Council.

Larry Fillmore

The Popularity of Concealed Carry Gun Laws is Growing

By clyde - Apr 19, 2015              

The survey was conducted by John Lott’s Crime Prevention Research Center. The survey finds that more people are now considering such laws as a way to make society safer.

When asked, “In the United States, are guns used in self-defense more often than they are used in the commission of a crime?” North American respondents agreed answering 88% yes, to 12% no.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/19/the-popularity-of-concealed-carry-gun-laws-is-growing/

Veteran Stops US Flag From Being Trampled By Valdosta State University Students-Gets Arrested

By Dylan - Apr 19, 2015

 

Freedom OutPost In a valiant display of patriotism, Michelle Manhart picked up an American flag that was being trampled on by a bunch of young university punks. Keep in mind that this had been going on for three days at Valdosta State University. When Michelle stood up and did what the campus and no one else was willing to do, she resisted turning the flag over to police and stood her ground, guarding the flag until she was overpowered by police and arrested.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/19/watch-veteran-stops-us-flag-from-being-trampled-by-valdosta-state-university-students-gets-arrested/

America's Last Battle Rifle

 a soldier with the 82nd Airborne Division takes aim with a modified M-14 rifle equipped with the Sage M-14ALCS chassis stock. Army photo.

The Rise and Fall and Rise of America’s Last Battle Rifle

The M-14 wouldn’t surrender

Critics said the M-14 was what happened when the U.S. government took many years and spent millions of dollars designing a rifle that was really just a glorified M-1 Garand from World War II.

The M-14 was the U.S. military’s last battle rifle. It appeared in 1959—the contemporary of the Pentagon’s first jet fighters and ICBMs. With its heavy steel parts and walnut stock, the M-14 looked positively archaic.

It was hardly a Space Age weapon. And it only endured as America’s battle rifle until 1970, when the M-16 completely superseded it—the shortest service record of any U.S. military rifle in the 20th century.

Yet, the M-14 has come and gone and come back again. Its accuracy and power—it fires the 7.62 x 51 millimeter NATO round—have given it a new lease on life as a weapon for snipers and designated marksmen.

The M-14 refuses to surrender.

Continue reading more here.

 Submitted by: 'Curt'  

Agenda Town Council Meeting April 21, 2015 Town Office 7 P.M.

AGENDA

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015

LISBON TOWN OFFICE

7:00 P.M.

1.   CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE TO FLAG

2.   ROLL CALL

___Councilor Bickford	___ Councilor Brunelle	___ Councilor Crafts	___ Councilor Garrison
___ Councilor Lunt	___Councilor Metivier	___ Councilor Pesce

Town Clerk reading of meeting rules

3.   GOOD NEWS & RECOGNITION

4.   PUBLIC HEARINGS

5.   AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE FOR AGENDA ITEMS

6.   CONSENT AGENDA

2015-98   ORDER −	A. Minutes of April 7, 2015 - Budget Workshop
	B. Minutes of April 14, 2015
	C. Renewal Mobile Home Parks Licenses
	D. Renewal Liquor License - Angelo's Pizzeria & Restaurant

7.   COUNCIL ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, & ORDINANCES

2015-99     ORDER − FY- 13 Homeland Security Grant Supplemental Funds Acceptance & Use of Forfeiture Funds

2015-100   ORDER − FY - 13 Homeland Security Grant Supplemental Funds Acceptance

2015-101   ORDER − Commitment of Sewer Rates

2015-102   ORDER − School Budget Validation Referendum Warrant

2015-103   ORDINANCE − Ch. 70 Zoning Map & Sec. 70-531 Table of Land Uses (First Reading)

2015-104   ORDINANCE − Ch. 70 Sec. 70-115 Officers and duties (First Reading)

2015-105   ORDINANCE − Ch. 2 Administration Div. 2 Finance Committee (First Reading)

8.   OTHER BUSINESS

A. Town Manager's Report

B. Update on Budget

C. Androscoggin River Trail Discussion

9.   AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION & RESPONSE NEW ITEMS

10. APPOINTMENTS

2015-106   ORDER − Parks and Recreation Director 

11. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

13. ADJOURNMENT

2015-107   ORDER - To Adjourn

Wait A Cotton-Picking Minute! Obama Dumping Future Terrorists And Democrat Welfare Parasites Into Trey Gowdy’s District

By AmyElizabeth - Apr 18, 2015

 

By Rick Wells

The Marxists at team Obama are planning to dump huge numbers of grateful third world future Democrats into the backyard of Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC). To accomplish this importance piece of politically-motivated vote dilution, the regime has enlisted their trusted operatives at “World Relief.”

Democrat  puppet and population redistributor, World Relief’s Jason Lee, has already opened an office in Spartanburg and has boasted in emails that his first batch of 65 parasites is due to arrive this year. They hail from such exotic and civilized locations as Syria, the Congo and Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked country between China and India, reportedly the eighth happiest nation on Earth. One might wonder why people from such a happy place would need refugee status.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/18/wait-a-cotton-picking-minute-obama-dumping-future-terrorists-and-democrat-welfare-parasites-into-trey-gowdys-district/

Stunning ‘Blacks Only’ Field Trip Has Many Parents Outraged

By Dylan - Apr 18, 2015

 

 

An upcoming field trip in an Indiana school district, which is only permitting African-American third graders to participate, has white and black parents alike upset.

Seven schools in the South Bend Community Schools Corporation are participating in two separate trips to three colleges in the area, WBND reported Wednesday. But only African-American students will be going on the trip.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/18/watch-stunning-blacks-only-field-trip-has-many-parents-outraged/

Communication/Dispatch Center - Part 1 (The Problem)

COMMUNICATION/DISPATCH CENTER –PART 1 (THE PROBLEM) 

The Town Council is looking for ways to reduce the operational cost of the town. This effort is designed to eliminate wasteful spending which in turn will reduce our taxes. One way is to have Androscoggin County Dispatch assume the dispatching responsibility for Lisbon thus eliminating our Communication/Dispatch Center. 


The Town Council tasked Mrs. Barnes, our Town Manager, to send our requirements to the current Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Lewiston-Auburn 911 and the Androscoggin County Dispatch to see if either one of these two PSAPs is capable of taking over the dispatching responsibility for Lisbon. Apparently, this task was further delegated to Chief Brooks. Chief Brooks sent out letters to the two PSAP’s with our requirements. 


Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson responded with a letter dated April 8, 2015 stating that Androscoggin County Dispatch does have the capabilities to provide and maintain your current level of dispatching service. Sheriff Samson included a fees schedule in his letter. Based on his fee schedule, Chairman Pesce announced that there would be a cost savings of roughly $191,000.00 to the town. This is a significant savings to the taxpayers. The letter is attached. 

   Sheriff Samson Letter

However, Chief Brooks sent a letter dated April 10, 2015 to Sheriff Samson outlining all the reasons why the two Communication/Dispatch Centers CANNOT be consolidated. This letter is unprofessional and a slap in the face of Sheriff Samson. It is like telling him that he has no clue what he is doing. Under no circumstances do you send out a letter requesting information and then send another letter telling someone that they cannot provide the service as stated. The only person who knows what his Dispatch Center can and cannot do is the supervisor and to have an outsider tell him he does not know what he is talking about is wrong. This letter is also attached. 

   Brooks' Letter

I am sure that Sheriff Samson consulted with the County Commissioners and his people before stating that Androscoggin County Dispatch can provide dispatching service to our town. Chief Brooks is not privileged to what Sheriff Samson and the County has planned and therefore should never have sent his response. It appears this was a deliberate attempt to sabotage any chance of eliminating our Communication/Dispatch Center which would reduce the tax burden by $191,000.00 tax dollars. 


Chief Brooks’ action was not only irresponsible and insulting but has jeopardized this project. I do not believe anyone authorized Chief Brooks to send the letter dated April 10, 2015 to Sheriff Samson. Chief Brooks has never wanted to consolidate Communications/Dispatch Centers from the very start. I attended a few of the meetings the County Commissioners had years ago and discussed the consolidation with them. I personally believe this would have been completed years ago if Chief Brooks was not so adamant about being in charge. 


Chief Brooks’ letter dated April 10, 2015 is not only irresponsible and unprofessional but also insulting to our County Sheriff. This behavior cannot go without consequences and Chief Brooks should be disciplined for his action. 


Larry Fillmore

Communication/Dispatch Center - Part 2 (The Solution)

In Communication/Dispatch Center – Part 1 (The Problem), I outlined what I believe to be the problem.  Chief Brooks’ over stepped his authority by sending a very insulting letter to Sheriff Samson.  Chief Brooks’ action has jeopardized the consolidation of Lisbon’s Communication/Dispatch Center with the Androscoggin County Dispatch.   I believe Chief Brooks sent this letter without the approval of the Town Manager, Mrs. Barnes or the Town Council.

A review of the fees schedule, Chairman Pesce estimated a cost saving of $191,000.00 which Chief Brooks has now put into jeopardy.  So how do we correct this problem?

1.      Chief Brooks should be disciplined.

2.     Chief Brooks and either Mrs. Barnes or the Town Council should send a letter of apology to Sheriff Samson.

3.     The Town Council has to decide if they want to go ahead with the consolidation with Androscoggin County Dispatch.

4.     If the answer is yes, then direct Mrs. Barnes to work with Sheriff Samson to repair any damage done and seek a timeline.

5.      Move the Communication Center under Mrs. Barnes and not allow Chief Brooks any participation on this project to prevent any further damage being done.

6.     Before the town commits to Androscoggin County Dispatch, there should be a written contract detailing the fees and responsibilities of both parties.

The cost savings of $191,000.00 tax dollars is a sufficient amount to warrant pursuing the consolidation of dispatching.  Once completed, I believe that the cost savings will be even more.

Consolidating Communication/Dispatch Center with the Androscoggin County Dispatch which receives 911 calls DIRECTLY will enable a faster response time and possibly save more lives.  Having the County do dispatching, eliminates having to relay all information to a middleman causing a delay.  I believe our Communication/Dispatch center has done an outstanding job but it is a redundant service.  The consolidation in dispatching will improve the efficiency when it comes to response time.

This is a good move for the town and will result in a significant savings for our taxpayers.  

Larry Fillmore

 

NaturalNews: TSA instructs Disneyland employees to profile visitors for "terrorist" behaviors like laughing too much‏

If you visit Disneyland and engage in too much laughter, you might be a terrorist.
That's the lesson from the TSA, which has been instructing Disney employees to "behavior profile" all the guests visiting the theme parks.

Hilariously, the TSA also warned them to watch out for people wearing costumes. You know, like Goofy.
READ STORY

This rabid vaccine pusher is so out of touch with reality and scientific facts that he claims aluminum is good for a developing fetus: http://www.naturalnews.com/049393_Paul_Offit_aluminum_vaccine...
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See how Coca-Cola and other junk food companies bribe dietitians and nutritionists to portray poisonous food in a ‘healthful’ light:
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After being diagnosed with cancer, Daniel Kapp learned how callous and invasive Facebook advertising can be, showing him ads for funeral directors:
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Duke Blue Devil’s Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski Humilates Obama for Being a Coward President

By Dylan - Apr 17, 2015

 

 

It’s not everyday you wake up to a story where one of the most successful men in all of sporting history decides he’s going to slam the President for being a major coward.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski has led the Duke Blue Devils to 5 NCAA championships. He’s also represented the stars and stripes internationally when he served as the U.S. Basketball team Olympic coach. That, and he’s the first coach in NCAA Division 1-A history to net 1,000 wins.

To say he knows what it takes to lead would be an understatement.

TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/17/watch-duke-blue-devils-basketball-coach-mike-krzyzewski-humilates-obama-for-being-a-coward-president/

HISTORY WAS MADE IN LISBON

At the last Town Council meeting/workshop, history was made by the Town Council.  This was an epic evening for residents. 

The Town Council put all differences aside and did what is best for the community.  This was accomplished by instructing Mrs. Barnes to reduce the Police Department and the Public Works budgets by $100,000.00 each.  This is a great move because the Police budget is close to two million dollars and the Public Works budget is over two million tax dollars. 

This action by the Town Council is epic because for as long as I have been in local politics; the Police Department has never been cut.  Instead the Police Department’s budget grows every year.  I only hope that the Town Council will follow through and ensure it is completed or just a theatrical joke to impress the people but it will never happen.  This has happen in the past with other Councils.

This Council, up to this point, has been straight forward with the people. Other than the elimination for the Finance Committee, the $600,000.00 cut in the School budget and what I consider illegal Executive Sessions, I strongly believe that this is the best Council this town has had in a very long time.

Larry Fillmore

Lisbon Town Council Meeting April 14th, 2015

Lisbon School Committee Meeting April 13, 2015

Part One

Part Two

Clint Eastwood’s Son Revealed a Secret that Makes America Love Him Even More, Every Parent Needs To See This!

By clyde - Apr 17, 2015

 

There is no handbook when it comes to kids, that’s for sure. I probably wouldn’t have messed up quite so many times, and my kids probably wouldn’t be as strong and individual as they are today. But, some parents just seem to have a knack for raising kids right – and big-time Hollywood Star Clint Eastwood is no exception to the “Doing it Right” club of parents. More from Qpolitical:

Clint Eastwood’s son is coming clean about growing up in the Hollywood royalty bloodline and what he has to say about his dad’s parenting techniques is making women everywhere swoon and men wish they were him.


TO READ MORE: http://gopthedailydose.com/2015/04/17/clint-eastwoods-son-revealed-a-secret-that-makes-america-love-him-even-more-every-parent-needs-to-see-this/

Maine Constitutional Carry Bill

The fight is far from over.

L.D. 652, the Constitutional Carry bill, had a public hearing last week, but now it has to survive a crucial work session and vote in the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

If passed, Constitutional Carry would simply affirm that if you can legally possess a weapon, you have the right to carry it concealed for self-defense - without having to beg the government for permission first.

The committee work session for the bill is this Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m.

It’s critical you contact the committee members at the following numbers:

Sen. Kimberley Rosen: 207-469-3779 or 207-944-9179
Rep. Lori Fowle: 207-649-4863 or 207-748-3432
Sen. David Burns: 207-733-8856
Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky: 207-373-1328
Rep. Justin Chenette: 207-590-3266
Rep. James Davitt: 207-862-8113
Rep. Karen Gerrish: 207-651-5452
Rep. Michel Lajoie: 207-713-7119
Rep. Ricky Long: 207-267-1828
Rep. Catherine Nadeau: 207-557-1587
Rep. Timothy Theriault: 207-649-4434
Rep. Michael Timmons: 207-653-9783
Rep. Charlotte Warren: 207-441-9116

Tell them the citizens of Maine shouldn’t have to beg for government permission to exercise their rights, and they should pass L.D. 652 as written.

Insiders have warned me that some on the committee want to tear this bill to shreds and move forward with anti-gun language instead.

That's right - members of the committee want to gut the bill!

And without your support, they might win.

That’s why we need YOUR help to convince them to pass L.D. 652 as written.

Constitutional Carry will restore your Second Amendment rights.

So please contact the committee members RIGHT AWAY at the following numbers:

Sen. Kimberley Rosen: 207-469-3779 or 207-944-9179
Rep. Lori Fowle: 207-649-4863 or 207-748-3432
Sen. David Burns: 207-733-8856
Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky: 207-373-1328
Rep. Justin Chenette: 207-590-3266
Rep. James Davitt: 207-862-8113
Rep. Karen Gerrish: 207-651-5452
Rep. Michel Lajoie: 207-713-7119
Rep. Ricky Long: 207-267-1828
Rep. Catherine Nadeau: 207-557-1587
Rep. Timothy Theriault: 207-649-4434
Rep. Michael Timmons: 207-653-9783
Rep. Charlotte Warren: 207-441-9116

Tell them to pass L.D. 652 as written.

Your action could make the difference.


P.S. The Joint Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety will hold a crucial work session and vote on our Constitutional Carry bill this Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m.

It’s critical you contact the committee members at the numbers listed above and tell them to pass L.D. 652 as written.

Visit Maine Patriots at: http://mainepatriots.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

LISBON STUDENTS ACCEPT FUSE CHALLENGE

Photo caption:  Jacob LeClair (seated)  works on blade configuration for a wind turbine with team member Brendon Matchett during the FUSE Challenge at Lisbon High School.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

 

Lisbon – The new gymnasium at Lisbon High School (LHS)  is well under construction while the current gymnasium serves as the location for specialized events.  On Tuesday, April 14 the current space was transformed into a working laboratory for future researchers and developers.  Thanks to an invitation to participate in a green project known as, FUSE, freshmen students at Lisbon High School, and invited guests from Wiscasset High School, embarked on a day-long event.  The hands-on learning with online challenges engaged students in the construction of solar cars and wind turbines.  Students worked in teams accepting challenges inspired by real-world practices involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  The event was sponsored by Siemens in conjunction with Northwestern University.  Educators and researchers in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern developed the FUSE program and is offered to students in grades kindergarten through 12. LHS Science teachers Rita Newell and Ann Wallace facilitate the event with students with assistance from representatives from Siemens and Northwestern University.   “Students had a great time battling through the challenges and learning,” shared Wallace.  Acting Commission of Education, Tom Desjardin, attended the event and was pleased to hear the program will be extended to our middle and elementary students in the fall.  Lisbon Superintendent Richard Green thanked the team of collaborators for providing the program to students in Lisbon.  FMI on events and other programs in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  The latest updates are posted on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools. 

 

Monica M. Millhime

LISBON PTO SUPPORTS VISIT FROM ILLUSTRATOR DAVID CATROW

 

Photo Caption:  Students at Lisbon Community School visit with David Catrow, award winning illustrator, during a book signing thanks to the support of the school’s parent group.  Pictured (l-r): Sophia McFadden, Dylan Cox, Joshua Cronin and Anja Wright.

 

Lisbon – Thanks to the support from Lisbon Community School’s Parent Teacher Organization, award winning illustrator, David Catrow, was invited to visit with students and staff on Monday, March 16.  Catrow spent the day presenting his work to over 600 students and teachers at the campus located at 33 Mill Street in Lisbon.  Catrow shared how he creates his illustrations, his work with various artists, and his social experiences as a child.  “Students were given the opportunity to meet with the artist during a book signing at the end of the day,” shared Katherine Dodge, Lisbon’s District Librarian.  “David inspired students to be creative and comfortable in their own work as artists.”  Catrow generously donated the artwork he created during his visit to the school.  He has published over 70 books including, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More, and I Like Myself.  Catrow has also worked on numerous television and movie productions.  FMI on other programs and projects, partnerships in education and/or volunteer opportunities in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Like us on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

 

Monica M. Millhime

RECAP TOWN COUNCIL MEETING/WORKSHOP –APRIL 14TH

Last night the Town Council started off with a meeting followed by a budget workshop.  The purpose of the meeting was too approved the minutes of the last meeting so it could be included with the CDBG Application which has to be submitted by Friday.  Also, the Town Manager updated the budget schedule which moved the Public Hearing from April 21^st to May 5^th.  This was also approved by the Council.

Next they moved into a budget workshop.  During this session, the Council reviewed the following department’s budgets:  Finance, Tax/Town Clerk, Town Manager, Codes, Assessing, Economic Development, Town Building, Technology, Sewer Department and all other Miscellaneous Departments.  The Council made several adjustments during these discussions.

After the Council had finish going through all the departments they returned to the Police Department and Public Works Department.  The Council directed the Town Manager to cut both of these budgets by $100,000.00. 

The Council reviewed the letters they had received from L/A 911 and Androscoggin County Dispatch pertaining to taking over the Lisbon Communication Center.  L/A 911 had to check with their upper management and Androscoggin County Dispatch said they could take over our Communication Center.  However, Chief Brooks stated that this is not possible.  Chairman Pesce and the Council questions Chief Brooks for a short time because Chairman Pesce said that the potential saving for the town would be approximately $191,000.00 which is a significant savings.  Chairman Pesce said the Town Manager to get clarification on the miscommunications between the two PSAP’s (L/A 911 and Androscoggin County Dispatch).

The workshop was then adjourned.

Larry Fillmore  

LISBON STUDENTS ATTEND LUNCHEON WITH SENATOR ANGUS KING

 

Lisbon - Lisbon High School siblings Jeffrey and Anna Willey, along with student peers Connor Craig, Ryley Austin, Alex Couillard, Jonah Sautter and Hayley Wheeler were invited to attend a weekly Rotary meeting on Thursday, April 2nd.  Students and Civics teacher, Paul Giggey, were guests of Lisbon’s Community Resource Coordinator and Rotarian, Monica Millhime.  “The students’ attendance at the luncheon was supported by The MELMAC Education Foundation grant awarded to the high school connecting student aspirations to a plan after graduation,” shares Millhime.  “Throughout the school year students are invited to attend Rotary meetings to provide them with an opportunity to meet members of civic-organizations and gain insight in specific areas of interest provided by guest speakers.”   Students were welcomed by Rotary President, Christine Wilson, who thanked them for their attendance and their prepared questions for Senator King. “I very much enjoyed my trip to listen to Senator King's speech,” commented Jeffrey Willey. “It was very educational and delightful.  Putting aside the lovely occasion, dining hall, and gourmet dining, King's speech was certainly the most interesting of them all.  He had insightful opinions on the inner workings of the Senate.  He was also very informational and provided elaborate detail on how and why certain things were, and were not, accomplished in the Capitol.”  Lewiston-Auburn meets at the Ramanda Inn in Lewiston on Thursdays at noon.  Guests are always welcomed.  FMI on events, programs, partnerships in education and volunteer opportunities in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Find the latest news and updates on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

 

Monica M. Millhime