May 2020 Manager Update

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 th...

Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Isolation and quarantine can lead to fear. Fear of the unknown coupled with financial stresses, child and family care pressures, being alone, or trying to find time for yourself can lead to anxiety and depression. In times of fear, breathe deeply, and kno...

Continued Closure of City Buildings

Since the release of Governor Sununu’s Stay-at-Home 2.0 Order on May 1, 2020, there have been questions about when City buildings will reopen to the public. As the use of technology has enabled us to continue our standard level...

Changes to Contacting the City Clerk's Office

Due to the high volume and complexity of processing new vehicle registrations while offices are closed to the public, the Lebanon City Clerk’s Office has changed its calling hours and will no longer be answering phones during the follow...

Guidelines for Restaurants and Outdoor Seating

Requests by restaurants to create new outdoor seating areas or to expand existing outdoor seating areas pursuant to Emergency Order #40 issued on May 1, 2020 by the New Hampshire Governor shall be subject to the following requirements.

All requests for new...

DHHS Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing Across NH

Beginning Wednesday, April 29, 2020, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the New Hampshire National Guard, will offer COVID-19 testing clinics through fixed and mobile sites across the State. For the next ...

Please Minimize Visits to the Solid Waste Facility

The Lebanon Solid Waste/Recycling Center is seeing an increase in the number of customers per day, many of them bringing in only ONE bag of trash and nothing else.With concerns about community COVID-19 transmission, the City is encouraging residents to re...

COVID-19: Beware of Scams and False Claims

The NH Attorney General’s Office warns residents that scammers may take advantage of COVID-19 outbreak fears by selling bogus “treatments” and “prevention” products, establishing fake charities, and sendin...

Census 2020 in Lebanon

The 2020 U.S. Census is an opportunity for all Lebanon residents to be counted. The Census aims to include all members of Lebanon’s community, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or place of birth. Census data will be used for the next ten years...

Election Information

The City of Lebanon Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Polling locations will be open from 7am to 7pm. Please visit our Election Information page to

• find your voting ward and polling location
• learn how to Register to Vote 
• v...

Lebanon's First Electric Vehicle

In line with our environmental ethic the City has leased its first electric vehicle. It is a Nissan Leaf Plus, shown here with Department of Public Works Director Jim Donison, and has a range of 226 miles on a charge. 

“This is the first...

A Ray of Solar Sunshine

Roughly 50 people crammed into the Kilton Library Community room on a sunny March 2nd to celebrate the City’s first municipal solar array. Speakers included Mayor McNamara, Asst. Mayor Below, State Rep. Susan Almy, LEAC Solar Committee chair Gre...

Lebanon to Get Super-Fast Electric Car Charging Stations

On February 24, Lebanon signed a contract with Electrify America to install an ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The proposed site will be on Taylor Street, across from CCBA, pending all of the site logistics working out. The station will...

City Solar System Goes Live

Exciting news! 

Phase 1 of the City’s solar project to install 7 solar arrays is now complete and actively generating clean electricity for our City. The first solar array was turned on November 26, 2019 at the Lebanon Landfill. The fina...

E-BIKES: Making the Transition

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are a growing trend in transportation and many people are attempting to make the switch from traditional forms of transportation to electric bikes. We recently caught up with Tad Montgomery, our Lebanon Energy and Facilities Ma...

Streetlights Final Removal List

In preparation for Lebanon’s streetlight conversion project, the City has made a determination of which streetlights to remove. A total of 116 comments were submitted to the Department of Public Works (DPW) by email, phone message, and o...

Solar Construction Starts

The first City solar project is scheduled to begin the week of September 9, 2019 at the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility and will continue through October 25, 2019. People dropping off their trash or recyclables on Monday will see PV panels ...

Lebanon to Construct Citywide Solar Arrays

As a major step towards accomplishing its sustainability goals, the City of Lebanon recently signed a contract with ReVision Energy to construct solar PV arrays on eight City properties. 

The sites include City Hall, Kilton Library, the Landfill R...

Lebanon Community Power Awarded Grant

On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) awarded the City of Lebanon a $75,000 tax credit grant to aid in the development and launch of Lebanon Community Power, a municipal aggregation program being creat...

More Fountain Cover Photos

If you haven't had a chance to see the fountain covers in Downtown Lebanon, take a moment to stop by and admire the artwork done by Ava Gallery Art Stop participants! Here are a few more photos submitted by David Nelson. Learn more about the Foun...

Celebrate Art at Halloween FunFest!

As part of its mission to create opportunities for public art in the City, the Arts & Culture Commission has partnered with AVA Gallery and Arts Center to have students decorate the Colburn Park fountain cover panels with murals. 

The murals w...

City Fountain Mural Project

As part of its mission to create opportunities for public art in the City, the Arts & Culture Commission is partnering with AVA Gallery and Arts Center to have children decorate the Colburn Park fountain cover panel...

Property Tax Relief Program Extension

The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (NHDRA) is accepting applications for its Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program through June 30, 2020. NHDRA distributed more than $1.1 million through this tax relief program...

Updated - Available City Clerk Services During Closure to Public

Even though we are closed to the public, we are still on-site offering support over the phone, through email and the mail. We are doing our absolute best to continue providing services to our customers. Many transactions are simple and can be completed on...

Changes to Contacting the City Clerk's Office

The City Clerk’s Office is committed to providing the best customer service possible during these challenging times. To ensure the utmost accuracy and timeliness of our transactions, we have had to make a difficult decision regarding phone calls...

COVID-19 Property Tax Payment Plan

As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, City officials, in conjunction with the NH Municipal Association, made a request of Governor Sununu to issue an emergency order to allow the City to enter into tax payment plans with property owners. This would provid...

July Property Tax Bills Due

Please be aware that July property tax bills have been mailed and are due by July 2, 2020 without penalty. If you have a question about your assessment, please contact our Assessing office at 603-448-1499. If you have a question about pa...

2020 City Budget Now Available Online

At the close of the December 18, 2019 public hearing on the proposed 2020 Municipal Budget, Lebanon City Council took action to adopt the budget including authorizations for the City Manager to:

• issue bonds or notes to finance 2020 capital improvements
• appl...

Reminder that Burn Permits are Required

Due to the current drought conditions in New Hampshire, the Lebanon Fire Department reminds residents and businesses of the following:

• A written burn permit is required for all outside fires other than charcoal or propane fueled devices. This incl...

Safety During Extreme Heat

As a result of the current extreme heat conditions which are expected to continue over the next few days, the City of Lebanon Department of Fire, EMS and Emergency Management provides the following information. 

Heat index values are expected abov...

Safety Tips for Summer Grilling

When the warmer weather hits, there’s nothing better than the smell of food on the grill. Currently, 7 out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker, which translates to a lot of tasty meals, but also means there is an incre...

Lebanon Fireworks Rules and Safety Tips

The Lebanon Fire Department would like to take this opportunity in advance of the July 4th holiday to remind all residents and visitors that consumer fireworks are not permitted to be used within the City of Lebanon. 

City of Lebanon Fireworks Rul...

A Reminder: Be Bear Aware

With the mild winter, bear activity in the city started earlier than past years. Over the last few months, the number of bear sightings and activity has increased in the West Lebanon area. The Lebanon Police and Fire Departments urge all residents to use ...

Update on Lebanon Hotel Explosion

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Paul J. Parisi and Lebanon Fire Chief Chris Christopoulos have an update on an explosion that occurred in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve at the Element Hotel located at 25 Foothill Street in Lebanon. 

The...

Explosion and Fire at Element Hotel

**An update regarding this incident was posted on 12/26/19.**

On December 24, 2019, at 0517 hours, the Lebanon Fire Department received an alarm from municipal box 331 at the Element Hotel at 25 Foothill Street. Upon arrival, personnel investigated a light...

COVID-19: Get Help/Give Help

Get Help

LISTEN Community Services 

The LISTEN food pantry, located at 60 Hanover Street, is open 10:00-4:00 Monday-Friday until further notice. Emergency boxes of food have been prepared and are limited to one box per member of household. Limited ...

2020 Lebanon Bike Rodeo Kits, Helmets “To Go”

The Annual Jim Wechsler Bike Rodeo and Safety Fair is typically held downtown at the CCBA—but this year, on June 2nd, the event is coming to each kid’s door! Well, almost. The City is working with various partners to assemble ...

May is (Still) Bike Month!

Vital Communities is helping the Upper Valley to ramp up for Get Out & Bike Week, May 18-25, with a great webpage of cycling “to do’s”, and a “toolkit” including a virtual workshop on May 19th, and NH ...

Guidelines for Restaurants and Outdoor Seating

Requests by restaurants to create new outdoor seating areas or to expand existing outdoor seating areas pursuant to Emergency Order #40 issued on May 1, 2020 by the New Hampshire Governor shall be subject to the following requirements.

All requests for new...

Final Visioning Charrette Report Available

On October 18-19, 2019, the Planning Department hosted a Visioning Charrette to explore how Main Street in West Lebanon Village and the surrounding area could be enriched through a variety of enhancements. More than 50 residents, property owners, and busi...

Dana House Building Improvements to Begin

The City of Lebanon will be commencing with removal of old roofing and replacing the roof systems on the Dana House, as well as performing other limited building improvements.

Re-roofing of the original portion of the Dana House, located at 20 Seminary Hil...

Help Us Track Amphibians on the Move

Please help the Lebanon Conservation Commission gather information about amphibian migration “hot spots" in town! 

Every spring, salamanders, frogs, and toads migrate to vernal breeding pools on “Big Nights” &...

Lebanon Racks It Up While Staying Apart, Together

Our roadways are a bit quieter for the time being, though maybe you’ve been pedaling or afoot more? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed a new element to the Downtown Lebanon and West Lebanon streetscapes: two shiny ne...

Online Building Permits Now Available!

The City of Lebanon is excited to announce that you can now electronically apply for - and track - the status of residential and commercial building permits using our new online portal powered by “City Squared”. Applications submitted ...

Census 2020 in Lebanon

The 2020 U.S. Census is an opportunity for all Lebanon residents to be counted. The Census aims to include all members of Lebanon’s community, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or place of birth. Census data will be used for the next ten years...

It's Still Winter Out There - Share the Road Safely

Snow, ice, rain, slush, thawing, and freezing - we’re seeing it all on our roads and sidewalks right now. 

The following are some reminders for those who are driving, walking, and/or biking during this season of unpredictable weather.

Dri...

New Signal Hill Trail

Looking for a great hike on a Lebanon Conservation Property? Come explore the recently created Hudson Parkway trail leading to the Signal Hill Summit Field and enjoy views of Croydon Mountain, Mount Ascutney, Blueberry Hill, Shaker Mountain, Mount Okemo, ...

E-bikes in Lebanon

Have you recently seen someone riding their bike up a hill without using much effort? Maybe their bike looked hefty or had extra attachments on the frame? If so, you were most likely looking at an electric bike. 

Electric bikes sometimes referred ...

Lebanon's SolSmart Award Upgraded to Silver

Last week, Lebanon was informed that we have been upgraded from SolSmart Bronze to Silver designation by the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the result of the D.O.E.’s reconsideration of two key features that the City had already put in place: ...

Theft from Motor Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrests

On July 6, 2020, Officer Scelza received a report of credit cards that were stolen from a motor vehicle on Pleasant Street in Lebanon. The victim reported his vehicle was unlawfully entered during the overnight hours and several credit cards were stolen f...

Suspicious Male on the Rail Trail

On July 2, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of a suspicious male on the Rail to Trail near the Lebanon Pool. The male was reported to have been in the area at approximately 3:00 PM. The male was described as a middle-aged white male, appr...

Lebanon Police Recent Arrests

On June 16, 2020 at approximately 7:26 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call that two juveniles at a Lebanon residence were intoxicated, fighting, and throwing rocks. Upon Officers’ arrival, it was determined that the juveniles had g...

Fingerprinting and VIN Verification Services Resumed

The Lebanon Police Department has resumed VIN verifications, and employment-related fingerprinting services for Lebanon residents, the Lebanon School District, and for Lebanon businesses.

Hand sanitizer will be provided, and masks are required. Please plan...

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

A team of assessors for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will begin their process to examine all aspects of the Lebanon Police Department’s ability to meet the CALEA standards, which encompasses policy ...

Statement on the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.

Update: Missing Elderly Man Found Safe

Sunday, June 14, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of a missing elderly man from Lebanon. The Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department began an extensive search and shared the information with other agencies and the public. Ot...

ALERT - ELDERLY MAN MISSING

Michael Fanger - 79 years of age

Last seen on 6/14/20 at approximately 12:00PM on foot from the area of 54 Blueberry Hill Drive in Lebanon.

Physical Description: black/white sneakers, faded blue jeans, unknown color t-shirt, usually has a baseball hat, bald...

Lebanon School Parades

Friday, June 12, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM

The Lebanon Middle School will be having a Recognition Parade for the 8th Grade class of 2024 today Friday, June 12 from 4 to 6 PM on the Middle School campus. There may be some traffic around 3 Moult...

Men Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

Over the past few months, the Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting pro-active investigations involving individuals attempting to target children who reside in Lebanon.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in conversations via social m...

Arrest Made During Road Rage Incident

On June 10, 2020 at approximately 5:07 PM, Lebanon Officers responded to the area of Plainfield Road for a report of a male driving a white Honda Accord who displayed a firearm to another driver during a road rage incident.

Officers located the vehicle and...

Drug Arrests

After over a month-long investigation into drug sales in the City of Lebanon, Lebanon Police Department Detectives made several arrests to combat the ongoing drug problem.

On May 6, 2020, Steven Sarlo, age 53, of White River Jct, VT was arrested in Lebanon...

Windsor Man Arrested for Fraud

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at approximately 4:02 PM, it was reported to the Lebanon Police Department that a stolen credit card was just used to purchase food at Ziggy’s Pizza in West Lebanon. The suspect using the card forged the signature on th...

Lost Hiker Found After K9 Track

On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at approximately 12:00 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a 911 call from a lost hiker. The hiker had left from a trailhead off from Loop Road but had become lost and her phone had low battery. It was 34 degrees out, slee...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Graffiti Suspects

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Officer Conlon was conducting a Mountain Bike Patrol on the Rail Trail and noticed two juvenile males attempting to spray paint graffiti on the trail. Officer Conlon attempted to make contact and the juveniles, who fled on foot wh...

Lebanon Woman Charged with Biting an Officer

On April 4, 2020, two Lebanon Police Officers were on bike patrol in the plaza parking lot at 285 Plainfield Road. At approximately 10:20 AM, the officers observed a female subject walking in the lot who had an active Arrest Warrant/Capias. Officer approa...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro Has Received Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nitro’s vest was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by K-9 K...

Lebanon Police Launch Storytime with Justice

The Lebanon Police Department has partnered with the Lebanon Public Libraries to enable Lebanon Officers to read to children and young adults while they are out of school. The program is being called “Storytime with Justice,” and is av...

Man Charged with False Public Alarm

On March 17, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received a phone call about a male on a public transportation bus who was making statements that he was infected with coronavirus. We then received secondary calls from the bus company advising that the bus...

Lebanon Police Modify Operations in Response to COVID-19

The Lebanon Police Department is modifying operations in response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and its impact on the region and the State of New Hampshire. We are taking the following precautions out of an abundance of caution to ensure we are taki...

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Vehicle

On March 3, 2020, at approximately 1:18 AM, Officer Scelza performed a routine motor vehicle stop for a defective brake light. The male operator and female passenger initially gave Officer Scelza and K9 Officer Alden false names. After an investigation, t...

Fire Department Phone Scam

The Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department have received reports from Lebanon residents about a new scam circulating. The scam callers claim to be calling about a Lebanon Fire Department fundraiser and ask the person for credit card informa...

Now Hiring Full-Time Police Officers!

Are you ready for the challenge? We invite you to come test with us! The next Police Officer testing date is Saturday, March 21, 2020 beginning at 8:00 AM. To reserve your testing spot, please apply through www.PoliceApp.com/LebanonNH. Additionally, a Cit...

Mount Lebanon School's Reading Week

It’s Mount Lebanon School’s Reading Week! Chief Mello stopped by the Mount Lebanon Elementary School this afternoon and read to Ms. Fuller’s 2nd grade class. Lebanon Police Officers will be stopping in to the school to read t...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting an investigation through a social media provider targeting individuals who were looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a mal...

Service Credit Union Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness

Last week the Lebanon Service Credit Union celebrated Random Acts of Kindness week by generously bringing pizza to the Lebanon Police Department!

The Service Credit Union celebrates the Random Acts of Kindness week in all the different communities they ser...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Dartmouth-Hitchcock

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend....

Lebanon Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct and Criminal Threatening

On February 20, 2020, at approximately 9:22 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of criminal threatening occurring at a residence on Bomhower Street Extension.

Upon Lebanon Police Officers’ arrival at the residence, Officers learne...

Changes to City of Lebanon’s Tobacco Selling Law

On February 5, 2020, the Lebanon City Council passed the Tobacco 21 ordinance #2020-01, which prohibits the sale or distribution of any tobacco product or tobacco equipment to a person under 21 years of age. This ordinance is effective immediately.

This o...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting an investigation through a social media provider targeting individuals who were looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a mal...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba Has Received Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kymba’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment &ldquo...

Tip Leads to Drug Arrests

On February 11, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received a tip regarding drug activity occurring at the Dartmouth Coach bus station. The information was that an individual arriving on a bus was to meet with two other subjects for a drug delivery.

At ap...

Suspect Arrested on Fraudulent Credit Card Charges

On January 12, 2020, an unknown female suspect purchased over a thousand dollars in merchandise using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout West Lebanon. The card is believed to have been stolen from Woodstock, Vermont.

The Lebanon Police De...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at McDonald's

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atte...

Active Shooter Training

The Lebanon Police Department, in coordination with the Lebanon Fire Department, will be conducting Active Shooter Training in the old City Hall building at 51 North Park Street, Lebanon on Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

The training ...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On January 12, 2020, an unknown female suspect purchased over a thousand dollars in merchandise using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout West Lebanon. The card is believed to have been stolen from Woodstock, Vermont. The suspect was seen...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro to Receive Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Nitro will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Nitro’s vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by K-9 Ki...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On January 18, 2020, a wallet was dropped on the ground at a local bank and was subsequently picked up by someone other than the owner.

Later that morning, the victim’s credit card was used at two gas stations in Lebanon, charging a total of $308...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Burglary and Criminal Threatening with a Weapon

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at approximately 12:23 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call from a Lebanon resident who, after hearing a noise, discovered an unknown male subject in her garage. When confronted, the male subject brandished a woo...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Shyrl’s Diner

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atten...

K9 Nitro Receives Rex Specs Donation

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, K9 Nitro of the Lebanon Police Department received Rex Specs dog goggles from a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous. Rex Specs goggles are optimized for working dogs to protect a dog’s eyes from harmful ele...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On November 17, 2019, Walmart Loss Prevention called the Lebanon Police Department dispatch to report a past theft. Loss Prevention stated that an unidentified male came into the store and stole various merchandise totaling $872.19.

Lebanon Police Departme...

Man Arrested for Identity Fraud

On July 11, 2019, the Lebanon Police Patrol Division began an investigation into fraudulent use of credit cards at various businesses on Plainfield Road. These credit cards belonged to a victim who had his wallet stolen in Vermont.

The Lebanon Police Detec...

“Stuff a Truck” Collections for Toys for Tots

Thank you to everyone who donated to our "Stuff a Truck" event for Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 14, 2019. We collected a total of 1,236 toys! An especially big thank you to members of the Dartmouth College Union who donated 8 bicycles, 4 ...

Canaan Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct

On December 12, 2019 at approximately 4:00PM, Lebanon Police Officers responded to the K-Mart Plaza parking lot for a report of a male subject masturbating. When officers arrived, they observed a male subject leaning against the hood of his car facing the...

Vermont Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Firearm

On November 23, 2019 at approximately 4:00AM, Lebanon Police patrol officers responded to Denny’s Restaurant on Plainfield Road for a report of a male subject who had accidentally discharged a firearm in the restaurant and was injured.

When Offic...

Male Arrested on First Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On Saturday, December 7, 2019 at approximately 12:14 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call about a male subject outside on Mechanic Street in Lebanon trying to fight people with an axe. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with a male identifie...

Department Awards

On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department held an Awards Ceremony in the Department’s training room where several officers were presented with awards.

Several officers were awarded Officer First Class titles: Officer Tyler Hewe...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at the Lebanon Diner

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atte...

K9 Officer Alden & K9 Nitro Graduate Patrol & Evidence School

On Friday, November 22, 2019, K9 Officer Nicholas Alden and partner K9 Nitro graduated the Vermont Police Canine Association’s 39^th K9 Patrol & Evidence School and the 2019 K9 Tracking & Evidence School. K9 Officer Alden and K9 Nitro are...

“Stuff A Truck” Event

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department will be in front of Walmart at 285 Plainfield Road in West Lebanon hosting a “Stuff A Truck” event from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All new, unwrapped toys donated will be given to ...

Massachusetts Felon Arrested for Drug Sales and Possession of a Firearm

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, an off-duty Lebanon Police Officer recognized a female subject in Home Depot and knew from previous contacts that she had outstanding warrants. Lebanon Officers arrived on scene and identified Marissa Rondeau, age 24, of W...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba to Receive Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Kymba will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kymba’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment &l...

Stores Cited During Compliance Checks

The Lebanon Police Department Detectives Division, along with the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission, conducted tobacco and vaping sale compliance checks in the City of Lebanon on November 15, 2019.

During this investigation, the Officers conducted chec...

Lebanon Police Department Food Drive

On Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Lebanon Police will be sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Upper Valley Haven. The food drive will take place at Hannaford Supermarket, 8 Market Street in West Lebanon, NH.

The Haven is in need of t...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Jake’s Coffee Co.

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atten...

Winter Parking Ban Reminder

The Lebanon Police Department would like to remind its residents and visitors of the upcoming Winter Parking Ban that will begin on Saturday, December 1^st and continue through April 1^st between the hours of 12:00 am and 6:00 am.

City of Lebanon Code 168-06...

Pedestrian Struck on Plainfield Road

On Sunday, November 3, 2019 at approximately 6:42 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle and needing medical attention. The crash occurred on Plainfield Road in front of McDonald’s in West Lebanon. T...

Lebanon Police Launch Camera Registry Program

The City of Lebanon wants your help in fighting crime by taking part in the Camera Registry Program (CRP). The CRP allows residents and business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the City. When a crime occurs, polic...

Lebanon Police Annual Basketball Tournament

Each year, the Lebanon Police Department hosts a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the CCBA to raise funds for a local nonprofit organization. This year's tournament is on Sunday, November 17, 2019, starting at 8:30 AM.

There are multiple divisions for boys ...

Lebanon Police Firearms Qualification

The Lebanon Police Department will be conducting their annual Low Light firearms qualification on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 8:30 PM.

This event will be held at the Grafton County Fish and Game Association, 153 Trues Brook Road, Lebanon...

Great Coffee with a Cop at Dunkin

Great (and festive) Coffee with a Cop today! Thank you to the Walmart Dunkin Donuts staff for hosting us this morning! 

Read on...

Woman Arrested for Falsifying Evidence

On July 6, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a drug overdose at a residence on Allen Street in Lebanon, NH. Officers located a 36-year-old male deceased inside of the residence.

Subsequent investigation found that Melanie McManamon, age 30, ...

Motor Vehicle Accident on Interstate 89

On October 29, 2019, at approximately 8:39 AM, Lebanon Police, Lebanon Fire/EMS, and Hartford EMS responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Interstate 89 Southbound, just North of the Exit 19 off ramp.

Carolyn Wysocki, age 27, of White River Junctio...

Vehicle Break-Ins

On October 17, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department received several calls about vehicles that had been gone through, and items stolen from vehicles throughout the night. Several neighborhoods in the West Lebanon area were affected by this incident to incl...

Upcoming RAD Course Offering in November

The Lebanon Police Department is offering a Basic R.A.D. classes in November.

The course, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic, is the largest women’s self-defense program in the country. It offers no-nonsense, practical techniques that women o...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Walmart Dunkin Donuts

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to atten...

Halloween in Lebanon

Halloween in Lebanon!

Lebanon Police Chief Richard Mello has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating hours in Lebanon will be on Thursday, October 31^st from 6PM to 8PM. In addition to keeping everyone safe, Lebanon Police Officers will be out and about ...

Lebanon Police Locate Stolen Truck

On October 9, 2019, Officer Scelza was patrolling the Circle K parking lot on Main Street in West Lebanon, when he located a truck that was reported stolen out of Vermont. Officer Scelza approached the truck and contacted three individuals in the truck.

Of...

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests

On October 6, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department received information about drug activity occurring at a residence on Johnson Avenue in West Lebanon, NH.  An investigation was started and as a result, a search warrant was executed at the residen...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, October 26, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Nationwide Drug Take Back Event. This event is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration, state and local law enforcement agencies in an effor...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

On September 30, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department Detective Bureau developed information regarding a subject that was in possession of child sexual abuse images.

An investigation was immediately launched. On October 3, 2019, a search warrant was served ...

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests

On October 2, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department Detective Division and the New Hampshire Probation & Parole Department conducted an investigation into illegal drug sales in the City of Lebanon.

This investigation resulted with individuals arriving at...

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Blesk Has Received Donation of Body Armor

Lebanon Police Department’s K9 Blesk has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of Clif...

Lebanon Police to Hold “Coffee with a Cop” Event at Starbucks

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, officers from the Lebanon Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to att...

Lebanon Police Department Joins Hanover Street & Mount Lebanon Schools in Walk to School Day

This morning, Lebanon Police Department Officers joined students from Hanover Street and Mount Lebanon Schools in their Fall Walk to School event.Walk to School Day is a nationwide event that increases awareness of the need for walkable communiti...

Lebanon Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team Expanded

The Lebanon Police Department first began Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training in February 2013, when members of the Police Department concluded a week-long training in Crisis Intervention. During the week of September 9-13, 2019, seven more Lebanon Po...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

On August 9, 2019 and August 10, 2019, Walmart Loss Prevention reported that a male suspect entered the store and walked directly to the Electronics Department and took items without rendering payment. On August 9th the male selected an HP Computer and on...

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest

On September 10, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department was called to assist the New Hampshire Department of Probation and Parole with a home visit at a residence on Bank Street Extension, which is occupied by a subject on probation. During the home visit, p...

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests

On September 5, 2019 the Lebanon Police Department conducted an investigation into the illegal sales and distribution of drugs within the City of Lebanon.  The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Pinetre...

Special Olympics To Serve & Protect Day

On Saturday, September 7, the Lebanon Police Department took part in the Special Olympics To Serve & Protect Day fundraiser at Circle K in West Lebanon. Lebanon Police Officers joined Special Olympics members in washing windows, pumping gas, and takin...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

On May 25, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department received a report regarding a sex assault that had taken place at an apartment in Lebanon. A 27-year-old female victim reported being assaulted by the defendant, who was known to her.

The Lebanon Police Depart...

Lebanon Man Arrested for Criminal Threatening

On Friday, August 30, 2019, at approximately 8:50PM, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a multi-family residence on Hanover Street for a report that a male subject had threatened other residents with a hand-gun. Officers responded and spoke to the...

Circle K Arrests

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 11:24 PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report about a male at the Circle K convenience store in West Lebanon who appeared intoxicated and had stolen a beer. When officers arrived on scene, the male...

Donation from Thor's Stone Athletic Club Fundraiser

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Locating Elderly Female

**Update**

The missing person, Phyllis, has been located safe and sound, thank you.

.....................

On August 23, 2019, the Lebanon Police Department took a report of an elderly female who had walked away from her residence on Prospect Street West, in ...

Speed Table Installation on Heater Road

A new speed table is planned to be installed on Heater Road between Old Etna Road and Hanover Street Extension. The speed table is a commercial model, that requires installation by the Department of Public Works, and is designed to slow traffic on that se...

Adult Male Recovered from Mascoma River Identified

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call regarding an adult white male subject who appeared to be deceased in the Mascoma River in the area of 7 Foundry Street. The deceased male has been positive...

Body of Adult Male Recovered from Mascoma River

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call regarding an adult white male subject who appeared to be deceased in the Mascoma River in the area of 7 Foundry Street. Lebanon Police and Fire Units respo...

American Red Cross Police & Fire Blood Drive

Lebanon Police and Fire Departments will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at The Courtyard Marriott on Friday, August 23rd, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

The American Red Cross is in critical need of donors, as they are distributing blood faster ...

National Night Out 2019

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Together, we are making that happen.The Lebanon Police Department ...

Bear Tips from NH Fish & Game

This poster includes helpful reminders from NH Fish and Game about how to prevent bear activity around your property. Black bears are usually attracted by a food source, and typically are not a threat.

"Black bears do not typically exhibit aggressive ...

Dana House Building Improvements to Begin

The City of Lebanon will be commencing with removal of old roofing and replacing the roof systems on the Dana House, as well as performing other limited building improvements.

Re-roofing of the original portion of the Dana House, located at 20 Seminary Hil...

What is Flushable? Save your Pipes!

There are some things that just should not go down the drain!  The City of Lebanon sewer collection system and treatment plant is a multi-million-dollar asset that needs everyone’s help to maintain.  A big issue within this ind...

Lebanon Water Plant Receives CDC Water Quality Award

On January 2 2020, the City of Lebanon Water Plant was presented a CDC Water Quality Award for achieving 100% optimal fluoridation levels for all 12 months of 2018. The award means that Water Plant staff maintained the optimal dosage for fluoride in our c...

2020 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 2019. We strive to deliver safe drinking water to our customers and to maintain a secure and p...

Streetlights for Removal - Final List

In preparation for Lebanon’s streetlight conversion project, the City has made a determination of which streetlights to remove. A total of 116 comments were submitted to the Department of Public Works (DPW) by email, phone mess...

Solid Waste Manager receives 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award

The Public Works Department would like to congratulate Marc Morgan, Lebanon Solid Waste Manager, for his well-deserved receipt of the "2019 Environmental Stewardship Award" from New Hampshire the Beautiful. 

Marc's knowledge of and dedic...

Leb Rec Lights Up Your Life

The lighting project at the Rusty Berrings Skatepark at Riverside Community Park has been completed.

Effective immediately, the new hours of operation at the park will be sunrise to 11 pm through October 31, 2020. Beginning at 10:45 pm, the lights will dim...

Mascoma River Greenway Survey

The Mascoma River Greenway was officially opened in 2018 after a decades-long community effort. Now that the Greenway has been open for a little while, community partners want to hear about your experiences using the trail.  Please take a few min...

Goats are BACK at Riverside Park!

Lebanon Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce our effort to rid our parks of Poison Ivy without the use of traditional herbicides, and will continue working with our goats and sheep, at Riverside Community Park.

The goats and sheep will be t...

CDC Recommendations for Visiting Parks

Leb Rec Parks Projects

The Lebanon Recreation & Parks Department has been working hard on numerous projects throughout the City. 

These include: 

• Skatepark Light Project at Riverside Park
  • This is an ongoing project that may cause temporary closures of the Ska...

Lebanon Memorial Pool Closure

After much consideration, we have made the decision that the Lebanon Memorial Pool will remain closed for the 2020 Season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  A list of all Recreation and Parks cancellations can be found at LebanonNH.gov/Cancellations...

2020 Spring/Summer Guide

Look ahead at some warmer weather with our Spring/Summer Programs! You can check out all the great things that we have planned in our Spring/Summer 2020 Program Guide and then go to LebanonNH.gov/Register to sign up as all programs are live.

Note: Camp K r...

NH Fun Pass 2020

For only $35, you get coupons worth $2,000 to more than 100 favorite New England family attractions! Kick off the ski season with lift tickets and more to Loon Mountain, Gunstock, Cannon, Waterville Valley and many other ski attractions (please note: NH F...

Purchasing Lebanon Solid Waste Punch Cards

Currently, “landfill punch cards” are available at three local Lebanon merchants; Lavalley’s Building Supply, West Lebanon Feed and Supply, and Jake’s Market (Lebanon location). 

With the closure of City Hal...

Please Minimize Visits to the Solid Waste Facility

The Lebanon Solid Waste/Recycling Center is seeing an increase in the number of customers per day, many of them bringing in only ONE bag of trash and nothing else.With concerns about community COVID-19 transmission, the City is encouraging residents to re...

Refill NOT Landfill Campaign Postponed

On March 21, 2020, Governor Sununu issued Emergency Declaration 10 that instructs all grocery stores within the State of New Hampshire to transition to exclusive use of store provide single use plastic or paper bags when bagging grocerie...

Don’t Waste Your Christmas Tree

Christmas trees are a traditional and wonderful part of this season’s celebration, first recorded in Latvia in 1510. In the United States, more than 50 million trees are sold each Christmas. Christmas trees should NEVER be placed in a dumpster, trash, or ...

Boxes, Ribbons, Bows: Holiday Waste Reduction Tips

At this festive time of year, we generate a whole lot of trash. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25% more trash than any other time of the year. With a little planning, much of the waste that is generated can easily ...

Tis the season for giving… rechargeable batteries

The season of gift giving us upon us. Many gifts given nowadays require batteries. From remote control cars to hand-held devices like phones and tablets, batteries will be required.

At the Lebanon Recycling Center, rechargeable batteries can be recycled. T...

This Holiday Season… Clean your Plate

We are fast approaching the holiday season. Wonderful food will be shared with family and friends. Unfortunately, far too much of that delicious food will be wasted. The EPA estimates that 22% of waste sent to landfills in the US was food waste in 2015.&a...

New Landfill Fees: What You Need to Know

New Fees at the Lebanon Solid Waste FacilityOn July 24, 2019, the Lebanon City Council approved a number of updated fees for disposal of various types of waste and updated City regulations associated with managing solid waste (see New Solid Waste...

Invasive Plants: Dispose, Don't Compost

Throughout the Upper Valley, non-native invasive plants have become an overwhelming problem to the natural environment. These plants seem to do very well in this region; both growth and reproduction have caused them to spread into areas and at rates that ...

Proper Disposal of Sharps

Sharps is a term used for medical devices with sharp pointed edges that can cut or puncture your skin (safeneedledisposal.org).  Sharps are used by many to manage ongoing health needs such as diabetes, allergies, cancer, and other health conditio...

Leaves, Brush and Yard Waste, Oh My!

Fall is in full swing and that means raking the yard.

In New Hampshire, leaves and yard waste are banned from being disposed in landfills. This means you can’t “throw them away” in your trash. 

Leaf and yard waste can be managed in a home leaf pile...

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...

Learning the 3 Rs to Eliminate Waste

Reduce, Reuse, RecycleWe are now into 2018. Last month, we challenged you to make 2018 a “greener” year. We would love to hear from you about how you are living up to this challenge.Over the next few weeks I will be writing about the 3R’...