Monthly Archives: October 2008

Our Voice: Volunteers Needed for Election Day

The election is rapidly approaching this Tuesday and I am looking for volunteers to hand-out flyers to residents as they pass through the polls. I will provide the flyers, I just need volunteers who could spare a little extra time … Continue reading

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Do You Think It’s a Good Value?

I was looking over Town Budget information for the current 2009 year.  I noticed the Highway and Roads department had much less in wages than the Transfer Station. I talked with some people and they pointed out that much of … Continue reading

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Watch Meetings On Demand – Online

At our special town meeting, a gentlemen spoke on the Public Access TV request of showing the Selectmen, Budget and Town Meetings. He explained a company could provide streaming video over the internet of the live meeting with an archival … Continue reading

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Lebanon Selectmen Meetings Cancelled for 3 Consecutive Weeks

The following Lebanon Selectmen Meetings have been canceled:
Tuesday October 28th, November 4th, and November 11th.
The Selectmen will meet with Dept.Heads on Tuesday November 18th at 7pm at the Town Office to discuss current budgets and appropriations … Continue reading

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Rapid Renewal – Now Available

The Town of Lebanon now offers Rapid Renewal, this is an online registration for all renewals of vehicles, you can find this at Maine.gov and search for rapid renewal then pick Lebanon and it will walk you through. … Continue reading

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Budget Committee Alternate Needed

The Lebanon Selectmen are accepting letters of interest for a Budget Committee Alternate this is a one year term. All letters are due by Tuesday November 25th at 5pm at the Lebanon Town Office.

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Why Fifty Cents Per Page for a Simple Copy?

I recently wanted a copy of the 2008-2009 Budget and was told it would be .50 per page through our Town Office. This past weekend I went to Fed/Ex Kinko’s in Portsmouth to have some color copies made for a … Continue reading

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Rabies Clinic Nov 9th

Sunday Nov. 9th from 9am to 1pm at the East Lebanon Fire Station, sponsored by the Wells Vet Clinic. Cost of shot $10.00 and microchip is $25.00. Lebanon dog licensing will be available for the 2009 year. … Continue reading

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Halloween Costume Contest

The Lebanon Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Halloween Costume Contest on Thursday October 30th from 6pm to 6;30pm at the East Lebanon Fire Station on the corner of Depot Rd & Upper Cross Rd.
There will … Continue reading

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PTO Hosting Craft Fair – Dec 6th

The Lebanon PTO is hosting a craft fair on Dec. 6.
Local crafters are wanted. Rental space, not including a table, will be $15. For more information, contact-Heidi Sirois at 457-3993 or email her at hnssirois@yahoo.com.

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Selectmen Provide Answers – Small Crowd Attends

The special meeting was held last night to provide answers and solutions from the meeting held on Sept 29,2008. At that meeting many issues were raised and so this meeting was to provide the answers and some possible solutions (see … Continue reading

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Lebanon Selectmen Meeting – New Time / Place

I just wanted to make sure everyone knew the follow up meeting to the tax increase discussion has been set. The paper had a preliminary date, which is incorrect according to Selectmen Jason Cole…
The correct information is below..

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Lebanon Volunteer Rescue – Chief’s Report September 2008

The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department had a busy September. The department responded to 49 calls for service. Besides responding to these emergency calls, department members attended several trainings and EMT refresher classes. Rescue volunteers also stood by … Continue reading

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5th Annual Lebanon Rescue Open House

The Lebanon Rescue Department invites your family to our 5th Annual Halloween Open House at the Rescue Station located on Route 202 in South Lebanon. Trick or treaters will receive candy, apples from McDougal Orchards, coloring books and other safety … Continue reading

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Triple J Feeds – Grand Opening

Triple J Feeds held their Grand Opening over the weekend. The event was well atended and included some livestock on display. They are located on Rt 202 about a half mile from the Rochester town line. Stop by and check … Continue reading

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Follow-up – Tax Rate Increase Meeting

The Foster’s Daily Democrat noted in Sundays article that a follow-up to the special town meeting over the tax hike is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday October 28th at 7pm. No location was specified in the article.

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Selectmen Meeting on General Assistance Program

The board of Selectmen are meeting to review the maximum amount of assistance to be dispersed per individual or per family through the towns General Assistance Program in 2008-2009. The meeting starts at 7pm on Tuesday Oct 21st and will … Continue reading

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Absentee Ballots Available

Absentee ballots are now available for the election Tuesday Nov 4th. You make get them at the town office during normal business hours. Contact Laura Bragg 207 608-6862

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Food Drive Raffle

The Lebanon Town Office will sponsor a raffle on Tuesday Nov 4th benefiting the annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. Due to the high cost of heating oil, town office employees expect more Lebanon residents will be in need this year. … Continue reading

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Fire department’s Open House is this Sunday Oct 12th

The Lebanon Fire Department will be hosting its annual open house at the station on Depot Road on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free cookout and fire safety attractions.

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Town Hall Closed – Monday – Columbus Day

Reminder the Lebanon Maine, Town Hall will be closed Monday October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.

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Does More Selectmen = Better Oversight?

The town auditor made a recommendation at the special meeting for a “Town Manager”. As much as i would like to see better management of the town I would prefer to see to additional selectmen to spread the load and … Continue reading

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Selectmen Meeting Highlights from 10/7/08

This week at the meeting there were some six to eight residents at the meeting and much discussion on issues. It was good to see the involvement and discussion that occurred particularly after the selectman’s evening agenda was completed. Official … Continue reading

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Line dancing to start soon

The Lebanon Recreation Department is offering line dancing starting Thursday, Oct. 23. This is a six-week class, which will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Elementary School. The cost is $4 for each class or $20 for … Continue reading

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American Legion Post 214 to meet

Lebanon’s American Legion Post 214 will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Hanson School. All local veterans are welcome to attend.

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Flu clinic planned

There will be a public flu clinic at the Lebanon Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Shots will cost $30.

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Is it a Conflict of Interest?

In going through the town reports I see people on the Budget Committee and on other committees that also work inside the town hall or in other town departments. Does that seem at all odd to you? I could hear … Continue reading

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Is it Me..Why are the Town Reports So Confusing?

After walking away from the Monday meeting and the subsequent selectmen meeting with more questions than answers I thought I would roll up my sleeves and compare the Town Reports for the last three years along with this years budget. … Continue reading

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Selectmen Meeting with Auditor – Tommorow – Oct 3 – 1pm

The selectmen will be meeting tomorrow Oct 3rd at 1pm with the new town auditor at the Town Hall. I was told by the town hall they will be discussing and reviewing “things”. I was also told public notice was … Continue reading

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Poll – What do you think of the website?

Please click “comment” or “no comments” to provide detailed feedback about the site and leave a message…

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Selectmens Meeting – The Day After

I attended the selectmen meeting anticipating much discussion on the ideas and concerns of the residents from the special town meeting held last night. This post is not intended to be “meeting minutes” but simply my observations. Attendees: Selectmen Churchard … Continue reading

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