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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 7/4/2009

July 5th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Services

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 →]

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Benefit for Kenya Mission

July 4th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News

The Lebanon North Berwick Baptist Church is having another Benefit Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on July 18th from 7 AM to 10 AM. This will help us raise the support needed to send our Mission Team to Kenya Africa.  Please come and bring friends. Donations will be accepted.

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Tax Maps and Their Meaning

July 3rd, 2009 by striveforchange --> · General Government

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 →]

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Citizens Roundtable - Minutes

July 1st, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government, Meeting Minutes

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 →]

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Consideration - Can Do!

June 30th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government

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 →]

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Annual Ambulance Subscription Program

June 28th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Services

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 →]

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What is a Selectman?

June 28th, 2009 by Corinna --> · General Government

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 →]

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Citizen’s Roundtable This Wednesday

June 27th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News

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.

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“Time” Do I Have Enough For Lebanon?

June 26th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Suggestions

(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 →]

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Present Sheriff Coverage in Jeopardy?

June 25th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News

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 →]

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Lebanon Babe Ruth

June 25th, 2009 by Pat Allard --> · Community News, I Need to Vent

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 →]

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report Wk End 6/20/09

June 22nd, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government, Services

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 →]

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Town Office Hours Extended

June 20th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News, General Government

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 →]

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Lebanon Rescue Appreciation BBQ and Family Fun Night

June 20th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News, Services

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 →]

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Local Govt in Maine - Ebook

June 18th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Suggestions

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 →]

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Headlines in Lebanon circa 2003

June 17th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government, Human Interest

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

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Citizens Roundtable Scheduled 7/1/09

June 17th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Community News

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.

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Selectmen Meeting 06/16/09

June 17th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government, Meeting Minutes

Meeting Highlights / Observations : [Read more →]

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report Wk End 06/13/09

June 16th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Services

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 →]

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Some Things Never Change

June 14th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · Human Interest

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

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Town Charter

June 13th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government

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

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Public Input Requested

June 10th, 2009 by Glen Stadig --> · General Government

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 →]

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