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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Swine Flu Information
There has been a great amount of activity lately with the Swine Flu. Lebanon Rescue has been very busy attending daily briefings and planning sessions in case anything happens in our area. With the first case being confirmed in York … Continue reading
Firefighters Kept Busy; One Injured
There was a series of fires yesterday in town, read more about it Here.
Lebanon Recreation Summer Camp
Information for Summer Camp has been released by the Town Hall..Following are the details provided.
Referendum Available for Review
A Copy of the 2009-2010 Referendums is available for your review, simply click on the link provided . If you would like an informal poll or discussion started
Little League Opening Ceremony a Homerun!
The Lebanon Little League kicked off it’s season in grand style this past Saturday. Things started with the Lebanon Fire Department Color Guard followed by Player and Coach introductions and then playing of the National Anthem by soloist Adam Neubert … Continue reading
Lebanon Ladies Circle – Mothers Day Tea – Saturday, May 9th
The West Lebanon Ladies Circle will sponsor its annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 9, at the old Town Hall on Center Road. Seating is at noon and 2 p.m. The cost is $9.
The Seacoast Bike Tour™ – Please Donate!
Imagine what it would be like to struggle for every breath. When you have trouble breathing, it may be difficult to be physically active or focus on anything except breathing. That is what it is like for persons with Asthma, … Continue reading
Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 4/25/09
Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 4/19 to Saturday 4/25, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 12 calls for service. We treated 11 patients and transported 7 to the hospital during the week. 5 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 2 … Continue reading
Former Rescue Member & Fire Officer Brian Beeler Will Be Missed
We have learned this morning, that former Lebanon Rescue member and Lebanon Fire Officer Brian Beeler passed away late last evening.
Open Letter to Selectmen: Ethics Policy – Elections
It will likely be pointed out that I (Glen Stadig) have pulled papers to be a Selectmen candidate myself and that this Editorial is simply to means to press my own agenda by attempting to remove a candidate from the upcoming ballot. I assure you this is NOT the case and to be honest this point has caused me to reconsider submitting my own paperwork as a Selectmen candidate. Continue reading
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Budget Committee Meeting 4/22/09 – The Vote
Meeting Highlights:
Selectmen Churchard explained a desire to relax the Conflict of Interest Policy on 4/7/09 (15 days ago). She has spoken with the Town Attorney to see if the language can be simplified and she is working to get a … Continue reading
Little League Opening Ceremonies Saturday 4/25/09
Opening Ceremonies for our Little League are at 10am, with the first 2 games kick off at 11am. The last game of the day is at the Major baseball level between Lebanon’s Flat Rock Bridge and Acton.
Lebanon Rescue Chief – Receives Award From Govenor
Chief Samantha Cole was awarded the 2009 Governors Exemplary Service Award in Excellence in Volunteer Administration, yesterday April 21, 2009.
A Diaper Bank?
I read an article in Time about a woman who started a Diaper Bank in Connecticut.
What’s a Diaper Bank….Why a Diaper Bank?
ICE – In Case of Emergency
We don’t often give thought to what happens if we are in an accident. Since most people carry cell phones, one thing you can do is store an entry in the phones address book as ICE.
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Selectmen Meeting 04/21/09
Meeting Highlights:
Sealed bids were opened and announced for clean-up of brush along the Town roads resulting from the ice storm this past winter.
The clean-up work was NOT placed out for Public Bid but was circulated internally. It was explained when … Continue reading
Hauling Comparison
Budget Committee member Mr. Gilpatrick pointed out to Selectmen and the Budget Committee the waste of time and money that is occurring using Selectmen Frizzel’s pit versus using alternatives. He did this during review of the Highway Budget and again … Continue reading
Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report for Week Ending 04/19/2009
Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 4/12 to Saturday 4/18, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 10 calls for service. We treated 10 patients and transported 7 to the hospital during the week. 4 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 3 … Continue reading
Budget Committee Meeting 04/16/09
This meeting represents the Warrant Article review. The Budget Committee goes down through each of the Warrant Articles asking questions of Selectmen and getting clarification on each of the items.There are 47 Warrant Articles in total.
Library Opening May 4th
The Library is opening on May 4th for the season, the hours for May will be Mon and Tue from 4:30 to 8:30. In June hours will expand to Mon. Tue. and Wed 4:30 to 8:30 hopefully through all of … Continue reading
Budget Commitee Meeting 04/14/09
Meeting Highlights:
Sheriff Maurice R. Ouellette outlines the proposal he made to the Selectmen to have a full-time Deputy in town for the next four years and answers questions as posed by the Budget Committee. All Residents should view the … Continue reading
Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report for Week Ending 4/11/09
Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 4/5 to Saturday 4/11, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 8 calls for service. We treated 8 patients and transported 3 to the hospital during the week. 2 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 1 … Continue reading
Sheriff’s Services – What’s the Wait?
The Selectmen have tentatively approved an offer to have a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy in town pending a Vote by residents in June. A representative from the Sheriff’s Department is going to meet with the Budget Committee to outline the plan … Continue reading
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Planning Board Meeting Cancelled for Tonight 04/13/09
Tonight’s meeting has been cancelled…no make up date has been provided.
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Budget Committee Meeting 04/08/09
Highlights / Observations:
(From Previous Meeting) S.T.S. was contacted and they do have someone available to load trucks to meet Highway Dept. Needs.
Budget Committee reverses it’s opinions on closing the Transfer Station for a day as well as any further budget … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 04/07/09
Highlights:
Selectmen review minor changes in the personnel policy.
A vote was taken on the discontinuance of a portion of Old Center Road. It passed unanimously to be closed and an article will be presented to the public to vote on to … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict of interest, ethics policy, Selectmens Meeting
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Lebanon School Budget Cuts Projected at $221,670
The Superintendent for MSAD #60 Paul Andrade presented his preliminary budget to Lebanon Selectmen last evening. The 2009-10 budget reflects a decrease of $484,421 in total which amounts to Lebanon’s share of expenses reducing by $221,670.
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Open Meeting Posted 7pm – Town Hall – 4/21/09
Does the Town of Lebanon agree to adopt the changes made to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the State of Maine mandated guidelines, simplifying the document for easier comprehension ?
Please join the Selectmen in reviewing the changes made … Continue reading
Planning Board Meeting Agenda 4/13/09 7pm
R. Bumford – Vice Chair
J. Sewell
M. Barrows
J. Griffin – Clerk
The Lebanon planning Board adjourns promptly at 9:30pm. You must be on the agenda to address this meeting.
ORDER OF AGENDA STATUS
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1. Brian/Carol Sillon Discussion
2. Shoreland Zoning Guide Discussion
3. Minutes Discussion
Lebanon Rescue Chief – Monthly Report March 2009
The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department had a busy March. The department responded to 39 calls for service. Besides responding to these emergency calls, department members attended several trainings and EMT refresher classes. The department held several trainings for members throughout … Continue reading
Assessor’s Day – Saturday, 4/18/09
There will be an Assessor’s Day on Saturday, 4/18/09 from 9:00 am to Noon to be held at the Town Office at 15 Upper Guinea Rd. This gives residents the opportunity to come into the Town Office and let the … Continue reading
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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report For Week Ending 4/4/09
Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 3/29 to Saturday 4/4, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 10 calls for service. We treated 12 patients and transported 6 to the hospital during the week. 3 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital, 2 patients … Continue reading
Local Church Offers Weight Loss Program
The Lebanon-North Berwick Baptist Church is offering a Christ-centered healthy living program called “First Place 4 Health,” a reliable, proven method of weight loss and healthy living. There is a website that supports the method you may view it here. … Continue reading
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Veterinary clinics burglarized in Lebanon, Acton, Cornish
Anyone with information regarding these crimes is urged to contact the York County Sheriff’s Office at 324-1111
See the details at Fosters Daily Democrat
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Budget Committee Meeting 04/02/09
This week the Budget Committee reviewed the General Government budget and the Animal Control Officer (ACO) budget.
Do You Enjoy Our Voice? – Spread The Word..
If you find the information on this website helpful, useful, informative or even entertaining please be sure to tell other residents and spread the word.
I created a simple one page flyer with tear offs to help share the Our Voice … Continue reading
Inaugural Newsletter Issued
I have prepared a Newsletter about the OurVoice website. My hopes are that it can be printed and shared with neighbors to make them aware of the website. Distribution at local businesses and as handouts would be quite welcome as … Continue reading
Virge Atkins Fund – Free Health Clinics for Elderly
HomeHealth Visiting Nurses are offering FREE clinics to all Lebanon residents age 65 and over. Clinics will be staffed by professional registered nurses who will provide private consultations, medication review, education, blood pressure checks and other health screenings.
Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 3/28/09
Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 3/22 to Saturday 3/28, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 12 calls for service. We treated 14 patients and transported 9 to the hospital during the week. 5 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 4 patients … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 03/31/09
This meeting includes a Public Hearing on the discontinuance of Old Center Road.
Meeting Highlights…..
The generator requirements for the Town Hall have been identified and Selectmen Cole has been checking equipment costs to determine estimated costs for budgeting. The purchase and … Continue reading