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Category Archives: Town Government
Recent Public Notices
Selectmen are Meeting for a workshop Friday 4/23/10 at 9am (Public Invited)
Nomination Papers must be turned into the Town Hall Monday 4/26/10 by 5pm.
Budget Committee 04/20/10
Meeting Highlights:
No Selectmen were in attendance at the meeting, Meeting lasted about 2 hours
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged budget committee, Incompatibility of Office, Webcam
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chef sebastian carosi and the new england farm 2 fork project present a mother’s day luncheon
chef sebastian carosi, founder of the new england farm 2 fork project, presents mother’s day luncheon… Continue reading
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Budget Committee 04/13/10
Meeting Highlights:
Selectmen Patch and Selectmen Cole were in attendance. Meeting Length appx 2:21 min
Budget Committee Meeting 04/07/10
Meeting Highlights:
This weeks meeting focused on a discussion of prior budgets and the review of some changed Budgets from the Selectmen.
Selectmen Meeting 04/06/10
Meeting Highlights:
Present: Selectmen Ronal Patch, Selectmen Jason Cole, Selectmen Chairman Bob Frizzell, Town Clerk Laura Bragg
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged godeepmud.com, Library, Selectmen Meeting, Tires, Webcam
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Budget Committee Meeting 03/30/10
Meeting Highlights:
Budget Committee discusses the extreme delays on receiving budgets. All budget have been late and it has been over three weeks and still no general government budget.
Disappointment was expressed over the lack of cuts in budgets for all the … Continue reading
Cookie sale
Lebanon Girl Scouts will be selling cookies at the Town Hall on April 1st from 3:30pm to 6:45pm. We will also have a cookie donation box set up to send to our troops overseas. If you have someone that you … Continue reading
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Transfer Station Video Added
The video from the Budget Committee meeting on 3/10/10 has made it to the online provider library. For those that prefer that format you will see I added to the original post
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Budget Committee / Ambulance Presentation Update
I have identified the trouble with the glitch on the recording from the Budget Committee meeting on 3/17/10. I have located and added the file to the website and you may watch the “second part”
Budget Committee Meeting 03/17/10
This week the Budget Committee reviewed the Rescue Department budget at the Blaisdell Station.
Selectmen Meeting 03/16/10
Meeting Highlights:
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged budget committee, Selectmen Meeting, Shoreland Zoning
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Budget Committee Meeting 03/10/10
Budget Committee meets to review the Transfer Station
Budget Committee Meeting 03/08/10
The Budget Committee met to review the Recreation Budget and also had a visit by the School Superintendent Paul Andrade, and School Board member Joanne Potter to discuss the upcoming Budget for the schools.
Posted in Meeting Minutes, School, Town Government
Tagged budget committee, Recreation Dept., School, Webcam
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One Tire For Every 53 Feet of Road ? ? ? Yes….That’s What You Paid For !
Our Transfer Station since September of this year has taken in 48 Tons of Tires. This fury of mysterious deliveries has cost us taxpayers more than $7,100 so far this year, and more than $18,000 in the past 3 1/2 … Continue reading
Wages and Disclosure – Straw Poll
In the Town Report and as observed during the present budget process wages are displayed for town employees. The wages as listed do not include taxes and or benefits and retirement expenses. The town pays these
Budget Committee Meeting 03/03/10
Meeting Highlights:
This week the Budget Committee reviews the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) and Road Commissioners Budgets.
I would like to mention there were Three residents who came and observed. It is great to see people taking an interest in seeing for … Continue reading
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged budget committee, CEO, Highway Department, Road Commissioner, Webcam
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Boiled Dinner Fundraiser 3/13/10
The Lebanon Fire Dept. & Ladies Auxiliary will be having a Boiled Dinner on Saturday March 13th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the East Lebanon Fire Station.
Citizen’s Roundtable Postponed
The citizen’s round table for this evening will be postponed. We may re-schedule for later this month. I will keep you posted.
Budget Committee 02/23/10
The Budget Committee met last evening to review the Fire Department budget.
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged budget committee, Lebanon Fire Department, werbcam
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Budget Committee Meeting 02/17/10
The Budget Committee met last evening to review the Planning Board and Library budgets.
Selectmen Meeting 02/16/10
This is the first evening meeting of the Selectmen since 1/5/10. Meeting lasted roughly 7 1/2 minutes.
Meeting Highlights:
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged red cross, Selectmen Meeting, Webcam
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Budget Committee Meeting 02/11/10
Meeting Highlights:
Minutes were read and approved
The Budget Committee had not met in two weeks due to lack of Budgets being available from Selectmen.
Lebanon Die-Hard Wrestling Fundraisers
Lebanon Die-Hard Wrestling invites you to the 4th Annual Lebanon Die Hard Wrestling Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 27th from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Berwick Middle School. Cost is $5.00 per person for K-6 grade and $2.00 per person … Continue reading
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Lebanon Rescue
I don’ t under stand why there are certain people that complain about the rescue but have no problem calling them when some thing happens to them or there family a second ambulance would benefit the town plus surrounding communities … Continue reading
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Budget Committee Meeting 01/27/10
Meeting Highlights:
Selectmen Meeting 1/26/10
Meeting Highlights:
Arrived at 8:25am Meeting was already in progress….. Posted to start at 8:30am
Are “Executive Sessions” Just Another Cover UP?
After getting a third notice about ANOTHER Executive Session date Jan. 26, 2010, I felt a need to comment. Did you all notice the time this is scheduled? I think it really funny that by hiding in the back room … Continue reading
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Tonights Selectmen Meeting Cancelled 1-19-2010
The Selectmen’s meeting for tonight (Tuesday 1-19-2010) has just been cancelled due to the snowstorm that is expected to last through the night. We have sent notices on the town website, Channel 6, Channel 8, Channel 13 and several radio … Continue reading
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Selectmen Meeting 01/12/10 am
Meeting Highlights: (Provided by Chris Gilpatrick)
Selectmen Chair Bob Frizzell, Selectmen Jason Cole, Selectmen Ronal Patch
arrived at 8:55am meeting was already in session. Town warrants all signed. Selectmen went in executive session for personel matter at 9:00am and were done at … Continue reading
Budget Committee Does Right Thing
An informational meeting was scheduled at the Firehouse tonight for the Budget Committee to learn more about the Fire Departments needs for a new Engine. Being a Budget Committee member I was concerned if the meeting was still occurring since … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 01/05/09
Meeting Highlights:
In Attendance – Selectmen Chair Bob Frizzell, Selectman Jason Cole, Selectmen Ronal Patch, and Selectmen Secretary Susan Collins. Meeting started 6:30pm and lasted approximately 1:35 minutes
Final Thoughts for 2009 – Hopes 2010
What a year!!!! It’s been a real eye opener for most of us. This website has been a God send for our citizens who really want to better our community. I believe that most citizens here in Lebanon had no idea as … Continue reading
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Selectmen Meeting 12-22-09
Meeting Highlights:
Meeting started about 9:05am Selectmen Patch and Selectmen Chairperson Frizzell present, Selectmen Cole absent.
Selectmen Meeting 12/01/09
Meeting Highlights:
Selectmen Workshop 12/01/09
I arrived at 8:50 am, and the meeting had already started, so I picked up in process. All Selectmen were present.
Meeting Highlights:
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged Meeting Minutes, Selectmen Meeting, Webcam
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Lebanon Rescue Meeting Minutes 11/30/09
Here is a link to the Lebanon Rescue Meeting Minutes in PDF Format
Selectmen Meeting 11/24/09
Meeting Highlights:
Lebanon Rescue Hosts Regional Training
The Lebanon Rescue Department sponsored a regional Ambulance Vehicle Operators Course (AVOC) class during the weekend of November 21st, 2009. The training class was held at the Lebanon Rescue Station and across the street
Budget Committee Meeting 11/18/09
Meeting Highlights:
This was the first meeting of the new Budget Committee since the election in June. Business commenced with the election of a Chairperson
First Time Here? Welcome!
Over the past year or so when the website was started I must say I was naive. I had no clue to what was going on and occurring in our towns government and it’s management other than the limited coverage … Continue reading
Public Auction of Property Announced
The Town of Lebanon will auctioning several properties due to non-payment of taxes. The Auction will be held at the Lebanon Elementary School on Saturday, November 14th at 9am. The Official Notice is Here for more info contact the town … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 10/20/09
Meeting Highlights:
A land trust appeared before the board to inform them they were a 501c and tax exempt trust. They had been donated 10 acres along the Salmon Falls River and would like to allow public access . This access … Continue reading
Open Letter To Selectmen – Response Received
Here is a copy of the original letter sent to Selectmen with their response at the bottom in PDF format. The response does not address the issue of ballot requirements, they only speak to how they could not support the … Continue reading
Citizens Roundtable Summary 10/7/09
First of all I do want to apologize for these notes being posted almost 2 weeks after the meeting. Glen is always so good at getting information up on the site rather quickly. Unfortunately he was not with us at … Continue reading
Uproar Over Lebanon Ballot
Here is a link to An article published by the Observer over the ballot controversy….
What Happens at the Dump Doesn’t Stay at the Dump
Hello folks. I’m sure by now that you all know who runs the dump, and also works at the dump.
Today at the dump I over heard a one sided conversation between a dump employee and a resident. Now mind you, … Continue reading
Response to Sanford News/Fosters Community Article
I would like to thank the over 500 residents of Lebanon who have signed the petition for the very much needed second ambulance that would have been paid for by donations and ambulance revenue the department has already raised. Though … Continue reading
Articles Circulate Area Papers Over Ballot Refusal
There have been many articles published by local papers over Selectmen refusing the November ballot in town and along with it the two Petitions circulated by citizens. The Fosters has an article as well as the Observer. Take a look … Continue reading
No Excuses – The People Tried to Speak
Below are the facts presented to you the residents to judge.
The Selectmen Promised the Budget Committee they would have a Ballot for any essential services that were voted down this past June. (Code Enforcement failed to pass)
Residents circulated Petitions on … Continue reading
Open Letter to Selectmen – Residents Petitions
Dear Selectmen,
I wanted to make you aware of this Statute located on the State of Maine website.
You will note it below, it clearly states a written Petition must be inserted in the next warrant issued or the Town … Continue reading
Don’t Give Up Your Right To Vote!!
I believe if you watch the video of this meeting , and or read through the transcribed excerpts below, you will see that the ballot in November being withheld from the people is really about Selectmen Patch’s personally not wanting … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 09/15/09
Meeting Highlights:
Sealed bids were opened for the Generator Project. 6 bids were received
Sign SAD 60 warrant
Winter Sand Bid was awarded to Interstate Soils (Chairman Frizzell’s Company)
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged Ballot, generator project, Meeting Minutes, petition, Selectmen Meeting, Webcam
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New Math
Three bids were recieved for sand at the last selectmen meeting two in the $7.49 area and one for $5.49. The lowest bid being from
Posted in Editorial, Town Government
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Municipal Management Article
There is a great article on Municipal Management at Richard Neal’s website. This article would be great for our Selectmen to read as well as residents. Please have a look http://memunigov.com/mngmt.aspx once there click on the download / view link.
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Citizens Roundtable Meeting Minutes 09/09/09
The Citizen’s Roundtable was held as scheduled last evening. We have been struggling to connect with Town Managers to guest speak and it would appear this will have to happen
An Invitation to Our Elected Officials
I hear many complaints about our elected officials’ practices on this
site and would just like to invite all of them to offer their opinions
and have discussions so as to clear up the situations at hand!
Posted in Editorial, Town Government
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Generator Bid Request
The Town of Lebanon is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of the following:
Two (2) 20kw single phase, air cooled, Automatic Generators. Bid should include all stock, labor, equipment, permits and site preparation
Lebanon Rescue Department – Meeting Minutes 8/31/09
Lebanon Rescue Department – Meeting Minutes Monday, August 31, 2009
Selectmen Meeting 09/01/09
Meeting Highlights:
An offer for real estate tax settlement was approved by selectmen for a trailer in a park.
Minutes for the July 21st meeting were approved..
Extension Provided By Town Hall
Today was the day to have the Ambulance and Town Manager Petitions submitted, but the Town Clerk has extended the deadline until next week given the large submission volumes received so far. We are very close with the Town Manager
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Selectmen Meeting 08/18/09
Highlights of this weeks meeting…
Selectmen Cole Absent (Due to Job/Work Issue)
It has been a full month since the last regular meeting was held. Previous meeting on 8/4/09 was canceled at 4pm of the day without reason.
Posted in Meeting Minutes, Town Government
Tagged comprehensive plan, generator project, Selectmen Meeting, tax rate, Webcam
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Lebanon Tax Rate Lowers $.85 to $13.00
The tax rate has been set by the Selectmen and indicates and overall change of $.85 decrease to $13.00. Selectmen said the change would save each family about $120 this year. You can see their letter here.
Town Manager – FAQ Information
In meeting with residents going door to door I hear many of the same concerns about a Town manager, so I put together an information sheet to explain the benefits of having a real Town Manager. You may download it … Continue reading
Petition Deadlines Questioned – Status Needed
I received an inquiry from one of the local papers today and they indicated the deadline for Petition submittal was this Friday August 15th. That is sixteen days sooner than Sept 1st which was the date provided at the previous … Continue reading
Do You Support Having a Town Manager?
If you support having a Town Manager or frankly are still unsure, and would like the chance to decide, I could use your help.
I am circulating a Petition to have the referendum revisited on the ballot this November. By signing … Continue reading
Open Letter To Selectmen – Police Coverage
Dear Selectmen,
At the recent Citizens Roundtable there was much concern over the crime in town and the likely hood we are going to receive even more limited Sheriff coverage. It was generally felt there was great need to formerly evaluate … Continue reading
Citizens Roundtable Minutes 08/05/09
The second Lebanon Citizens Roundtable was held at the Old Center Road Town Hall. The meeting was very informative and the dialogue of the attendees was constructive, informative and heartfelt. I would like to thank Selectmen – Jason Cole, School … Continue reading
Show A Sign of Support This Tuesday
Three weeks ago I requested the Selectmen place the Referendums that didn’t pass in June back on the ballot for November. I requested a response at the next Selectmen Meeting, and didn’t receive one since it was still being discussed. … Continue reading
Selectmen Meeting 07/21/09
Meeting Highlights:
Meeting Minutes Approved from Past Meetings.
Selectmen Chair Bob Frizzell was absent.