Manager Update (Month of September)

City Manager Updates are monthly reports that contain departmental information compiled by the Manager’s Office. In an effort to keep the Council apprised of recent City activities, these updates are provided to the City Council in advance of their mid-mo...

Community Conversation on Housing in Lebanon

Please join the City of Lebanon and Vital Communities for a community conversation on “Housing and the Future of Lebanon.” Together we’ll explore what types of homes Lebanon needs to have a thriving community for all...

Just Published! Final report on The Historic Water Powered Mills of Lebanon

The final Water Powered Mills of Lebanon, NH, project report authored by Monadnock Archaeological Consulting, and sponsored by the Heritage Commission, has been published and is now available on the Lebanon Mills project page. 

The Lebanon Mills p...

New Colburn Park Playground OPEN!

Big news! The new Colburn Park Playground is open and ready for play! 

This new play structure was installed in Colburn Park by Lebanon Recreation and Parks on Saturday, September 29th with the help of local volunteers. Final touches were complete...

Absentee and Sample Ballots Available

Absentee Ballots for the November 6, 2018 General Election are now available at the City Clerk's office during regular business hours.

There is no early voting in New Hampshire, however, qualified voters can vote by absentee ballots. To qualify, you must ...

Extended Hours for Voter Registration

With the November 6, 2018 NH State General Election fast approaching, the Lebanon City Clerk’s office will be offering two additional days for Lebanon residents to register to vote or obtain an absentee ballot (for those who qualify.) 

Our office ...

Please Scoop the Poop!

A friendly reminder to our local dog lovers, owners, and sitters:

A walk in the park can quickly be ruined by stepping in dog 'doody'. While most of our residents are careful to clean up after their dogs, it has come to our attention that some are falling ...

Manager Update, 09/19/18

City Manager Updates are monthly reports that contain departmental information compiled by the Manager’s Office. In an effort to keep the Council apprised of recent City activities, these updates are provided to the City Council in advance of their mid-mo...

Proposed 2019-2024 CIP Now Available

The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is a document, which is developed and updated annually for use by the City Council to review proposed budget expenditures relative to the capital needs of the community. As such, the CIP is an essential comp...

The New "Bike Safety Bill" and What You Need to Know

House Bill 1731, also known as "The Bike Safety Bill," was signed by Governor Sununu on May 15th and officially becomes law on July 14, 2018. This bill updates a variety of existing New Hampshire statutes (RSAs) that will be applied across NH co...

Recycling Right

The State of Global Recycling Markets

Recently, there has been a lot of media attention focused on changes happening in global recycling markets. For years, overseas markets paid higher prices for American scrap recycling. As a result, U.S. domest...

Supporting Pollinators in the Landscape

We Need Them

Bumblebees buzzing and scrolling the air … butterflies and moths fluttering about … birdsong …. The sounds and motions of pollinators feed our senses and connect us to the seasons, and their work supports life on earth. Pollinators include bee...

Lebanon City Council Adopts Inclusiveness Resolution

At its June 20, 2018 regular meeting, Lebanon City Council adopted a Resolution for Inclusiveness to express its desire to preserve public trust and promote community identity, civic pride, and quality of life for all Lebanon residents. The text of the re...

City Explores New Electricity Program

The City of Lebanon has just contracted with a new electricity supplier to provide power to the municipality based on Real-Time Pricing. Freedom Energy Logistics of Auburn, NH and South Jersey Energy Company will be our new suppliers. This will be effecti...

What About Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy Crawlies?

Insects are often considered “pests” but not all bugs are bad. Out of nearly one million known insect species, only about one to three percent are really pests. What about the rest of them? Some insects actually help us by keeping pests ...

Who is Lebanon's 2018 Top Dog?

The City Clerk's Office is pleased to report that they had 376 eligible contestants for this year’s Top Dog contest. From these contestants, our Mayor Suzanne Prentiss randomly selected three winners. The winners were awarded their fabulous priz...

Boat Registrations Are Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the City Clerk's Office is now a boat agent for the State of New Hampshire and can process registration renewals and new boat registrations during regular business hours. To renew, please bring your renewal notice or previo...

Winners Chosen in Lebanon Rail Trail Public Art Program

The AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon Recreation and Parks and the Mascoma River Greenway Coalition are partnering in a program to commission two winning artists to design, fabricate, and install public sculptural artworks for long-term display along Le...

2018 Water Quality Report

The City of Lebanon Water Department is pleased to inform you that your drinking water met or exceeded all federal and state requirements, with no violations in 2017. We strive to deliver safe drinking water to our customers and to maintain a secure and p...