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Shape the Future of Lebanon - Join Us for a Community Conversation

Come join us for a community conversation on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Kilton Public Library located at 80 Main Street in West Lebanon and/or on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Lebanon Library located at 9 East Park Street in Le...

Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days have been scheduled for 2023.  They will be held at Lebanon High School (195 Hanover St., Lebanon) on Saturday, May 6, Friday, July 14, and Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9:00AM – NOON. These ...

Upper Valley EV Charging Map Needs Your Input

Have you ever thought to yourself, "This would be a useful spot to locate a public charger for electric vehicles (EVs)"? Or, "If there was an EV charger at this particular location, I might consider driving electric"? Or, "I wish ...

Meeting Rooms at City Hall Closed for Approximately One Month

City Hall meeting rooms located at 51 North Park Street including Council Chambers, and Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 will be closed from Thursday, January 19 through Thursday, February 16 for floor maintenance. All city meetings that are typically held ...

Transparent Lebanon

The City of Lebanon is committed to providing free access to information and key documents about how the city spends tax dollars and provides services to our community. The Transparent Lebanon web page has been created to consolidate links to key city doc...

2022 by the Numbers

Website Traffic

All totaled, we had over 2,114,055 total pageviews to our website, comprised of approximately 368,538 total visitors, who averaged roughly four pages per visit. Approximately 253,109 of those visits started on the City homepage. From there,...

Grant Received to Support West Lebanon Economic Development Project

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the City of Lebanon, Congresswoman Kuster, and Senator Shaheen issued the following press release, "Shaheen, Kuster Secure Resources for West Lebanon Economic Development Project". The $2,329,000 grant will support...

Council Discussion of Proposed Zoning Amendments

At the City Council meeting on January 4, 2023, Planning & Development Department staff presented draft zoning amendments for review and discussion. The amendments were originally presented to City Council on October 5, 2022, and were subsequently rev...

Historic Barn Survey of Lebanon, NH Completed

When one, whether a long-time resident or visitor, thinks of present day Lebanon, the built environment stands out prominently amid solid expanses of green—most of which is forested. But that was not always the case. Like much of New England, Le...

Landfill Fee Increases Starting January 1, 2023

The Lebanon Solid Waste and Recycling Facility fees are increasing starting January 1, 2023, per a City Council vote on December 7, 2022.  To help cover the additional costs of labor, healthcare, equipment, et cetera, punch card, and tip...

City Receives Moose Plate Grant for Sculpture Restoration

The City of Lebanon has been awarded, by approval of the New Hampshire Executive Council, a Moose Plate Grant for $20,000 through the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources to restore the sculptures (Civil War Soldier, Group of Riles above entrywa...

Lebanon Water Department Lead and Copper Round 2 Sampling

In May 2022, the City of Lebanon Water Department changed the treatment of the drinking water system with the addition of a blended poly/ortho phosphate product to improve corrosion protection, lead and copper rule compliance, and sequester minerals. With...

Route 12A Traffic Light Timing Under Review

The Department of Public Works has heard from residents requesting a change in the timing of the lights along NH Route 12A. Unfortunately, the changing of light sequences is not a simple or quick process.

The configuration of the traffic lights along 12A f...

Revaluation of Property and the Impact on Property Taxes

This year, Lebanon conducted a revaluation of all properties in the City. The periodic revaluation of properties is necessary to ensure that all property taxpayers are treated equitably. The revaluation process is also necessary to maintain compliance wit...

Alternative Heating Equipment Cautions

As energy costs reach record highs, many Americans are turning to portable electric space heaters and wood-, pellet- coal or kerosene-burning stoves, and other non-traditional heating sources to defray costs. With the increase in use, comes an increase in...

Opportunities to Save Money on Energy Bills

Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it and other legislation can help you save money on energy bills through rebates, tax credits, grants, and other energy assistance programs. The objectives of this funding are to reduce the State’s gree...

Lebanon Municipal Airport Terminal Renovation

The terminal building at the Lebanon Municipal Airport is undergoing renovation both externally and internally. The building opened in 1982 and the last renovation was in 2017 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by renovating restrooms, tic...

Landfill Gas to Energy Project Update

The Landfill Gas to Energy (LFG2E) Project continues to move forward. Last week, a large container was received at the Solid Waste Facility housing the five microturbines that will convert the landfill gas into electricity. Recently, we have also taken de...

Lebanon's Green Energy

The efforts of the Lebanon Energy Advisory Committee (LEAC) and the work that has been done, and is being planned in Lebanon for sustainability were recently recognized in a Union Leader article. Union Leader staff reporter, Shawne Wickham, reached out to...