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The Lebanon Police Department is seeking certified and non-certified applicants to fill full-time Police Officer positions. To apply for Police Officer positions, please visit PoliceApp.com/LebanonNH.

COVID-19 Vigil in Downtown Lebanon

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19, the Lebanon Congregational Church rang its church bell at 5:30pm while the Lebanon Fire Department displayed the U.S. flag in front of City Hall. The vigil was in response to a ...

December 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 their mid-mo...

NH Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Lebanon

Are you experiencing food insecurity? 

If so, the NH Food Bank will be distributing truckloads of food to individuals and families on Tuesday, January 26, from 12:00-2:00 (while supplies last) at the Lebanon Municipal Airport, 5 Airpark Road in We...

Zoning Board Application Cut-Off Days are Changing

Starting in February 2021, the Zoning Board application cut-off day will change from scheduled Mondays to scheduled Thursdays (please see the Zoning Board schedule). As a reminder, Lebanon City Hall is open from 7:00 AM  to 5:00 PM, Mondays - Thu...

2020 Clean Energy Champion

The City would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Assistant Mayor Clifton Below on his designation as 2020 Clean Energy Champion of the Year by Clean Energy NH. 

Clean Energy NH, the Granite State’s leading clean energy advocate and edu...

New Solid Waste Fees

New Solid Waste Fees for 2021

Lebanon City Council recently approved amended fees for the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility to be effective January 1, 2021.

What will the new fees be?

The fee for disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is going up 1 percent. Proc...

Picture It! Winners Announced

Thank you to all who entered photographs for our Picture It! contest to help us decorate our newly renovated City Hall walls. The following submissions were chosen by the City Manager's Office and will be displayed as follows sometime at...

Council Approves 2021 Budget

At the close of the December 16, 2020 public hearing on the proposed 2021 Municipal Budget, Lebanon City Council took action to adopt the budget including authorizations for the City Manager to: 

• Appropriate $34,511,300 for General Fund, a decreas...

Winter Safety Reminders for Getting Around in Lebanon

Lebanon cares about the safety of all residents needing to get around for work and recreation alike. With short days, long nights, freezing temperatures and roads, and COVID-19 wreaking havoc on our transportation needs and schedules, it's the pe...

Winter Parking Ban in Effect

The winter parking ban in Lebanon will begin on December 1st and will be enforced until April 1st for all streets and City parking lots in Lebanon. Please review "City of Lebanon Code §168-6 Winter Parking" below for complete details and view ou...

City of Lebanon 2020 Tax Rate

The City of Lebanon recently announced the results of its 2020 revaluation for all citywide property, as well as the adjusted 2020 tax rate of $27.05 (per thousand dollars of assessed value). Following this announcement, unforeseen adjustments to the asse...

City of Lebanon Mask Ordinance

On August 12, 2020, Lebanon City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2020-11 requiring that persons wear face masks in certain circumstances. This ordinance shall continue in effect until rescinded by the action of the Council. 

The purpose of thi...

2020 Clean Energy Champion of the Year!

The City would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Assistant Mayor Clifton Below on his designation as 2020 Clean Energy Champion of the Year by Clean Energy NH. 

Clean Energy NH, the Granite State’s leading clean energy advocate and edu...

Streetlight Project Moves Forward

On June 30th the NH Public Utilities Commission approved a new ‘LED-2’ streetlight tariff and rate structure. This tariff will, for the first time, allow the City to buy public streetlights from Liberty Utilities and convert them to hi...

Lebanon Energy in the News

Residents of Lebanon have been hard at work for many years and are at the forefront of true reform when it comes to changes in energy generation and consumption. This work has received statewide recognition lately and we feel it is important to share the ...

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...

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...

Correction: City of Lebanon 2020 Tax Rate

The City of Lebanon recently announced the results of its 2020 revaluation for all citywide property, as well as the adjusted 2020 tax rate of $27.05 (per thousand dollars of assessed value). Following this announcement, unforeseen adjustments to the asse...

Supervisor of the Voter Checklist Sessions

There will be two Supervisor of the Voter Checklist Sessions scheduled in January. The Supervisors of the Wards 1, 2 and 3 checklists will be in session in the City Hall Offices, 51 North Park Street, Lebanon, for the purpose of additions and corrections ...

Filing Period for March 9, 2021 City and School Election

Declarations of Candidacy for the following offices will be accepted at the Lebanon City Clerk's Office from 9:00AM Tuesday, January 26, 2021 through 5:00PM Tuesday, February 9, 2021:

• One Ward 1 City Councilor (two-year term) 
• One Ward 2 City Counc...

City Clerk's Office Open to the Public

We are pleased to announce that we are once again back in City Hall and open to the public! Our new hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM; we are closed on Fridays. Our office closes promptly at 5:00PM and you may be asked to come in ano...

Photo ID Required For Motor Vehicle Transactions

Due to a recent change in New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Laws, the City of Lebanon must now require customers to present photo identification for all motor vehicle transactions when conducted in person. The photo identification must be issued by a government...

Boat Registrations Available

The Lebanon City Clerk's Office is pleased to be a boat agent for the State of New Hampshire. We are able to process registration renewals and new boat registrations during our regular business hours, Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:00pm...

Council Approves 2021 City Budget

At the close of the December 16, 2020 public hearing on the proposed 2021 Municipal Budget, Lebanon City Council took action to adopt the budget including authorizations for the City Manager to: 

• Appropriate $34,511,300 for General Fund, a decreas...

COVID-19 Vigil in Downtown Lebanon

On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19, the Lebanon Congregational Church rang its church bell at 5:30pm while the Lebanon Fire Department displayed the U.S. flag in front of City Hall. The vigil was in response to a ...

Lebanon First Responders receive COVID-19 Vaccine

The Lebanon Fire Department, in cooperation with the Upper Valley Public Health Network, began vaccinating Police and Fire personnel from the City of Lebanon and Town of Hanover on December 29, 2020. 

A total of 20 personnel received the vaccine o...

Winter Holiday Safety

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together but that also means a greater risk for fire. The Lebanon Fire Department encourages residents to follow a few simple tips to ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season. 

Holiday ...

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...

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 ...

NH Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Lebanon Airport

Are you experiencing food insecurity? 

If so, the NH Food Bank will be distributing truckloads of food to individuals and families on Tuesday, January 26, from 12:00-2:00 (while supplies last) at the Lebanon Municipal Airport, 5 Airpark Road in We...

Zoning Board Application Cut Off Days are Changing

Starting in February 2021, the Zoning Board application cut-off day will change from scheduled Mondays to scheduled Thursdays (please see the Zoning Board schedule). As a reminder, Lebanon City Hall is open from 7:00 AM  to 5:00 PM, Mondays - Thu...

Winter Safety Reminders for Getting Around in Lebanon

Lebanon cares about the safety of all residents needing to get around for work and recreation alike. With short days, long nights, freezing temperatures and roads, and COVID-19 wreaking havoc on our transportation needs and schedules, it's the pe...

Upper Valley Pollinator Partners

It is NOT too late to start a pollinator garden! Pollinator plaques are still available. Please help us reach 100 new gardens! Learn more in the Upper Valley Pollinator Partners October 2020 newsletter.

Glenwood Cemetery Fountain Restoration Complete

With the restoration of a fountain at Glenwood Cemetery, Lebanon has put another feather in its cap as the “The City of Fountains”. 

With gratitude to the City’s volunteer-led Fountain Working Group, a function of the...

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...

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 ...

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: ...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Cyber Crimes Unit had been investigating a social media provider targeting individuals who were looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in a conversation via social media with a male who later arrived at a location...

Search Warrant Leads to Three Drug Arrests

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the Lebanon Police Patrol and Detectives unit, along with the New Hampshire Probation and Parole, conducted an investigation at the Hilton Garden Inn. As a result of the investigation, it led to a search warrant of a room, wh...

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 Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

The American Red Cross needs all blood types to meet hospital and patient needs, but T...

Tactical and Containment Team Training

The Lebanon Police Department’s Tactical and Containment Team will be conducting training on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For any questions, please e-mail police@lebanonnh.gov or call 603-448-1212.

The training eve...

Motor Vehicle Theft Suspects Arrested

On Thursday, December 24, 2020, a male and female stole a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder from Key Nissan of Lebanon.

On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, the Lebanon Police located and arrested the two suspects. The male was identified as Jason Goforth, age 46, from Rut...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Motor Vehicle Theft Suspects

On Thursday, December 24, 2020, a male and female were observed in the parking lot of Key Nissan of Lebanon. The male suspect is seen wearing a plaid jacket, dark colored jeans, with shoulder length hair. The female suspect is wearing a blue sweatshirt, b...

We're Hiring!

The Lebanon Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer with a deadline for submission of Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Testing date is tentatively scheduled for January 16, 2021. Starting salary...

“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 12, 2020. We collected a total of 895 toys, along with $1,490.00 in cash donations, which was used to purchase additional toys!

Huge thank you ...

Man Charged with Sexual Assault

In July of 2020, the Lebanon Police Department Detective Bureau, working jointly with the Canaan and Enfield Police Departments, began a criminal investigation after receiving reports of three juvenile females being sexually assaulted in Lebanon in the Sp...

Stuff a Truck Event

On Saturday, December 12, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department will be in front of Walmart at 285 Plainfield Road in West Lebanon, hosting a “Stuff A Truck” event from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All new, unwrapped toys donated will be given to...

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 Tuesday, 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 ...

Man Arrested for Theft and Drugs

On November 17, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a call from Kohl’s Department Store, regarding a male suspect who had left with a cart full of merchandise through a security door without paying for the items.

Officers located the...

Lebanon Police Department Achieves CALEA Accreditation

The Lebanon Police Department earned its first international accreditation certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) following a panel interview by CALEA commissioners at CALEA’s Fall Virtual Conference on Nov...

Multiple Suspects Arrested for Theft

On November 15, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department responded to a call from Walmart, regarding a male and two female suspects who had stolen items and fled the store.

Upon arrival, officers located the two females suspects, Julie Roy, age 48, from Woodsvi...

Man Arrested for Reckless Conduct with A Firearm

On Sunday, November 8, 2020, at approximately 4:17PM, the Lebanon Police Department received a call from a resident at Renihan Meadows about a neighbor who had accidentally discharged a firearm, damaging two neighboring apartment walls. 

When Offi...

Lebanon Police Firearms Qualification

The Lebanon Police Department will be conducting their annual Low Light firearms qualification on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM. For any questions, please e-mail police@lebanonnh.gov or call 603-448-1212.

This event will be...

Noise Complaint Leads to Discovery of Underage Drinking Party

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, just after midnight, the Lebanon Police Department responded to report of a noise complaint. Loud music and yelling was reported in the area of 32 South Main Street. Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered a gathering of appr...

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Driver Card

The New Hampshire Deaf or Hard of Hearing Driver Visor Card is a tool used by drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with police during a traffic stop. The card quickly notifies law enforcement and other emergency responders that a driver ...

Lebanon Police Respond to Barricaded Subject on Mechanic Street

On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 9:25AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a 911 call from a female party who stated that her 35-year-old son thought he was observing armed individuals outside their home and subsequently armed himself with a handgun....

Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping

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...

Halloween in Lebanon

Lebanon Police Chief Richard Mello has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating hours in Lebanon will be on Saturday, October 31^st from 6PM to 8PM. 

Please visit LebanonNH.gov/Halloween for more Halloween information including ...

Suspicious Incident

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 3:49 PM, a Lebanon resident on Guyer Street reported to the Lebanon Police Department that she received a call from a blocked number claiming to be the IRS, stating they needed her information, and that the ...

Police Department Phone Scam

The Lebanon Police Department has received multiple reports from citizens about a new scam circulating. The Lebanon Police Department’s phone number is being used by the scam callers, who claim to be someone from the Lebanon Police Department ca...

National Drug Take Back Event

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, 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...

Road Rage Incident Leads to Assault

On September 23, 2020, at approximately 5:10 PM, Lebanon Police Department Officers responded to 515 Dartmouth College Highway (Route 4) for a report of a male who had just been punched in the face and was now laying in the roadway. Witnesses reported tha...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting proactive investigations through a social media provider targeting individuals who are looking to victimize children.

Lebanon Police Officers engaged in a conversation via social media wit...

City Adopts 25 MPH Prima Facie Speed Limit

At the end of August 2020, the Lebanon City Council approved Ordinance #2020-04 to amend City Code Chapter 168, Vehicles and Traffic, which lowered the prima facie speed limit in the City to 25 MPH.

Therefore, all current non-posted roadways are now 25 MPH...

Annual Bike Auction

Please join us on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at our Annual Marge Hammond Memorial Bike Auction starting at 4:30 PM in Colburn Park. This will coincide with the Lebanon Farmers’ Market.Each year we accumulate numerous bikes of all sizes and con...

Investigation Leads to Arrest in India

On February 19, 2017, the Lebanon Police Department received a report regarding a juvenile who had been sexually extorted via social media. The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit investigated the incident.

During their investigation, the Lebanon P...

Mason Street Arrests

On Friday, July 31, 2020, the Lebanon Police Department received information from the Newport New Hampshire Police Department that two subjects that were wanted for robbery, which included assault with a baseball bat, may be in the City of Lebanon. Newpor...

Bicyclist Struck by Motor Vehicle at Intersection of Bank St Ext and Pumping Station Rd

On July 21, 2020, at approximately 2:48 pm, the Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department responded to the intersection of Bank Street Ext and Pumping Station Road, for the report of a bicyclist that had been struck by a motor vehicle. The ope...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

The Lebanon Police Department is seeking help to identify the below pictured female who fraudulently used a stolen credit card at Hannaford Supermarket in West Lebanon on June 28, 2020.

The Police Department is asking anyone who may have information about ...

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

On July 9, 2020, Officer Hewes conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white Volkswagen Jetta after observing it traveling on I89 South. The vehicle was being driven by Marshall Dimick, age 29, of Grantham, NH. During the stop, Officer Hewes noticed indicator...

Lebanon Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect

The Lebanon Police Department is seeking help to identify the male pictured below, who entered Walmart on June 23, 2020, selected a large screen television, and walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

The Police Department is asking any...

Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

The Lebanon Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit has been conducting a pro-active investigation through a social media provider, involving an individual attempting to target children who reside in Lebanon.

Lebanon Police officers engaged in a conversation v...

Two Men Arrested in Nighttime Burglary After Being Released on Bail the Previous Day

On July 8, 2020, at approximately 12:43 AM, the Lebanon Police Department received a report of a burglary in progress at a residence in a West Lebanon neighborhood. It was reported that two males entered a resident’s garage and vehicle, and then...

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...

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...

New Drought Ordinance Adopted

As a result of the June 25, 2020 moderate drought declaration issued by NH DHHS, Lebanon City Council has adopted Ordinance 2020-10, authorizing the City to implement water use restrictions in the event of a drought or other emergency.

You can lea...

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...

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...

Brand New Graffiti Park at Riverside Park

New Solid Waste Fees Effective January 1, 2021

New Solid Waste Fees for 2021

Lebanon City Council recently approved amended fees for the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility to be effective January 1, 2021.

What will the new fees be?

The fee for disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is going up 1 percent. Proc...

All kinds of holiday waste. Now what?

The 2020 holiday season is rapidly coming to a close. You are left with wonderful memories, beautiful songs, delicious food, and... loads of trash. The great thing about trash is, most of it is easily recyclable. Here are a few dos and don'ts to remember ...

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 ...

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...

Tis the season for giving… rechargeable batteries

The season of gift-giving is 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...

Lebanon Landfill Compost Pilot a Success

On Friday July 17, 2020, Lebanon’s effort to reduce the amount of food scraps being landfilled was highlighted on By Degrees°, a new climate reporting initiative by NHPR. 

The "Got Food Scraps?" residential compost pilo...

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 Hall due to COVID-19, punch cards are not c...

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’...