Our Voice : Citizens of Lebanon Maine For Better Government

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/28 to Saturday 7/4, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 17 calls for service. We treated 16 patients and transported 6 to the hospital during the week. 2 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and [Read more →]

Does anyone know why we have tax maps?  Does anyone know how they determine the tax maps?

In the recent election the town voted to have the tax maps updated for Lebanon.  You would assume that the tax maps would generally show the layout of your property, but that notion is wrong. [Read more →]

The first Lebanon Citizens Roundtable was held this evening at the Old Center Road Town Hall. The meeting was very informative.  I would like to thank Selectmen Cole for attending, he had much to share and provided some wonderful insight. [Read more →]

In looking through the fury of comments and traffic that has erupted on the website over the past few weeks up through the election I sometimes get overwhelmed. I am pleased so many have come forward and found the website and that so many are participating and sharing their opinions [Read more →]

For the seventh year, the Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department is conducting its annual ambulance subscription program. The program is used as a fundraiser to purchase medical equipment [Read more →]

In my preparation for the Citizen Roundtable, on July 1st at the Old Town starting at 6:30 pm, I came across a document called “What is a Selectman?”. After scanning all the pages and attempting to create a decent pdf, I came across a posting by Dick Neal, a former Acton Selectman, his website, memunigov.com [Read more →]

A reminder there will be a Citizens Roundtable, July 1st, 2009 at the Old Town Hall building on Center Road, start time is 6:30pm. The meeting will allow for much discussion with a focus on the next step. I encourage you to please plan to attend and bring your ideas and solutions with you. The meeting is open to all residents of Lebanon Maine.

(Posted on Behalf of Don Hollenbeck )

I; as many people; have no, (or not much), time to get involved with the
affairs of the town I live in or government in general! [Read more →]

I recently saw in the news where the York County budget needs to be cut some 18% in order to balance as required by law. This can only mean that the present coverage is in jeopardy of being limited further due to cuts in Deputy’s for the County [Read more →]

It seems the “good ole boy” network is not just within our town’s government.  It is also in our children’s sports leagues.  Several comments were made on this site regarding the Lebanon Little League, and parents not being satisfied [Read more →]

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/13 to Saturday 6/20, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 11 calls for service. We treated 12 patients and transported 3 to the hospital during the week. 2 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 1 patient was transported to Goodall Hospital.  [Read more →]

As a result of the recent referendum question to extend hours one night per week at the town office, the Lebanon Board of Selectmen have set the new hours for the town office. Starting the week of June 29th, [Read more →]

On Sunday, June 14th, 2009, about 40 members of the Lebanon Rescue and their families attended an appreciation BBQ and Family Fun Night at the Flat Rock Bridge Resort in Lebanon. [Read more →]

There is a very informative book on the Local Government in Maine. It is made available by the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) free for educational purposes. The book it is very informative and [Read more →]

Attached are several Newletters originally printed and circulated by the Citizens for Better Goverment called - The Citizens Voice. July2003 Aug2003 Sept2003 Nov2003 [Read more →]

A Citizens Roundtable has been scheduled for July 1st, 2009 at the Old Town Hall building on Center Road, start time is 6:30pm.  The meeting will allow for much discusion with a focus on the next step. I encourage you to please plan to attend and bring your ideas and solutions with you. The meeting is open to all residents of Lebanon Maine.

Meeting Highlights / Observations : [Read more →]

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/7 to Saturday 6/13, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 21 calls for service. We treated 18 patients and transported 5 to the hospital during the week. 4 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 1 patient was transported to Goodall Hospital. [Read more →]

Corinna Cole recently sent me copies of the newsletters published by Citizens for Better Government back in 2002-2003. These time capsules are remarkable in that looking at the topic details they are all mostly relevant and topical today. Town Charter, Road Conditions, Local Police Coverage, Selectmen Accountability, and more… They are available via PDF below…take a look and reminisce.

November 2002 - December 2002 - January 2003

I have spoken to many and there seems to be a common thread of working toward a Town Charter. [Read more →]

I had made proposals to Selectmen in the past to answer questions or deliver prepared presentations on the benefits of (Pick A Topic) to share with residents via this website. My thought is people are visual and being able to show them [Read more →]