Town Of Lisbon Shared Services Survey

We invite community members to participate in a brief survey designed to gather ideas for potential shared services among the Town, School Department, and Water Department. Your input will help identify opportunities to collaborate, improve efficiency, and maximize resources while maintaining services. By sharing your perspectives and suggestions, you will play a vital role in shaping practical, community‑driven solutions that benefit everyone.

This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important effort.

1.How familiar are you with the services currently provided by the Town, School Department, and Water Department?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Slightly Familiar

Not at all familiar

2.How would you like residents to be involved as shared service options are evaluated? (Select all that apply)

Public meetings or workshops

Periodic updates or reports to the community

Surveys like this one

No additional involvement needed

3.In your opinion, what benefits could shared services provide to the community? (Select all that apply)

Cost containment for taxpayers and ratepayers

Improved consistency or reliability of services

Better coordination among local departments

Reduced duplication of effort or equipment

Environmental or energy efficiency benefits

Other (please specify)

4.Which service areas do you believe may be most appropriate to consider for shared services? (Select up to three)

Facilities and building maintenance

Shared use of vehicles or equipment

Administrative services (human resources, finance, payroll)

Technology and IT support

Purchasing and contracting

Groundskeeping, plowing, or snow removal

Emergency preparedness or response coordination

5.What concerns, if any, do you have about the potential for shared services? (Select all that apply)

Possible reduction in service quality

Loss of departmental or local control

Impacts on municipal, school, or water department employees

Initial or start‑up costs

Transparency, accountability, or oversight

No significant concerns

Other (please specify)

6.Please share any additional suggestions or recommendations for the shared services committee to explore.