MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday discussed with the Recreation Committee plans for a couple of the ball fields behind the municipal building complex on Lewiston Street. At issue was what the committee intended to do with the Ronnie Pratt field and specifically if it would change from grass to dirt. The council […]
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Council asks for cuts in Lisbon school budget
LISBON — The School Committee presented a budget to the Town Council on Tuesday night and was told to go back to the table to consider cuts. The revised spending plan of $15.28 million — $97,000 more than in 2015-16 — proposes $1.29 million in additional local funds. That’s an increase of $817,000 from last […]
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Lisbon to vote for fourth time on school budget
LISBON — A school budget for fiscal year 2015-16 will go before voters for the fourth time on Nov. 3 — this time for $15.01 million. Voters rejected similar budgets in June, August and September, saying they were too low. Town councilors, School Committee members and townspeople are hoping that the November election will put […]
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Mechanic Falls Town Council questions approval of county charter
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday questioned whether the original countywide vote to approve a new Androscoggin County charter was conducted properly. County commissioners recently voted to send a proposed charter amendment to voters in November that made it clear that the county Budget Committee had control over the commissioners’ salaries and benefits. […]
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Council discusses resident participation in meetings, budget
LISBON — Two residents urged a return to the Town Council’s former meeting rules Tuesday night to allow more participation by the public. “Will the new town council continue to restrict free speech?” resident Larry Fillmore asked, referring to newly elected council members Christopher Brunelle and Eric Metivier and newly elected Council Chairwoman Lisa Ward. […]
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Lisbon checking out energy-saving measures
LISBON — The town has joined the school department in a joint venture to save money on energy costs. But a Request for Qualifications approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night is more than just a cost-savings effort. The town is looking for a “guaranteed performance contract” that spells out how much money needs […]