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Claremont officials say City Council vote on development agency won’t disrupt operations
12-26-2023 11:22 AM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The Claremont Development Authority’s work will not be disrupted or delayed by the City Council’s recent vote to suspend the CDA earlier this month, CDA Vice Chairman Andy LaFreniere and Planning and Development Director Nancy Merrill said...


Lebanon City Council grants tax relief for former Kleen laundry property
12-16-2023 2:22 AM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — The City Council this week awarded 11 years of property tax abatement to a planned residential complex and a riverwalk at what is known as the Woolen Mill property off Mechanic Street. It is the longest duration of property tax relief the...


Lebanon City Council approves $115.6 million budget
12-14-2023 9:44 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — The city budget for next year includes funding for a new downtown fire station, a seasonal emergency shelter and additional staffing to better assist residents in need of support services. On Wednesday, the City Council voted unanimously to...


Claremont to switch to curbside trash pickup after bad behavior at transfer station
11-10-2023 9:24 AM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The company operating the city’s solid waste transfer station told the City Council Wednesday that the behavior of some residents toward its employees has become so out of control that it plans to switch to curbside pickup of trash and...


Stone narrowly defeated in Claremont City Council election 
11-10-2023 3:35 AM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The City Council is an ostensibly nonpartisan governmental body, but party politics played a large part in Tuesday election nonetheless, according to the candidates involved.Outgoing Councilor Jim Contois, who was celebrating the loss of...


Eight candidates face off for four at-large Claremont City Council seats
11-03-2023 10:02 PM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — Eight residents, including two incumbents, are running for four at-large seats in Tuesday’s City Council election, when all nine seats are on the ballot.Incumbent Nick Koloski is seeking his eighth two-year term, and incumbent William...


Race is on for Claremont City Council seats
11-01-2023 2:09 AM

BY PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — Assistant Mayor Deb Matteau and Ward III Councilor Jonathan Stone are being challenged by two political newcomers in the Nov. 7 City Council elections.Matteau, who has been on the council for four years, the last two as assistant mayor,...


Plans still in the works for Lebanon riverfront property
10-26-2023 8:07 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — City councilors said that more study of downtown parking and of community priorities is needed before exploring development opportunities for 2.9 acres of municipally owned property between the Mascoma River and City Hall. The City Council...


Lebanon considering city ownership of roads in River Park development
10-16-2023 8:13 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

WEST LEBANON — A proposal to place River Park’s future road under city ownership is anticipated to open new funding sources and project opportunities, including the creation of a new mass transit hub in West Lebanon.On Wednesday the Lebanon City...


Claremont moves to expand city’s ability to charge special fees for infrastructure projects 
10-16-2023 9:21 AM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The city manager and a majority of the council believe the city is within its legal authority to have some property owners pay a portion of road repairs through a special assessment.The council, at its meeting last Wednesday, approved a...


Lebanon considers lifting residency rule for accessory dwellings
10-09-2023 7:21 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — As part of an effort to encourage more housing, city councilors are considering removing a long-standing restriction that requires properties with an accessory-dwelling unit to be owner-occupied.In January, the City Council will be presented...


Two Claremont city councilors not running for reelection
10-02-2023 4:31 PM

CLAREMONT — Seven of the incumbents on the City Council have filed for reelection with four of them facing challenges.Incumbent councilors Nick Koloski and William Limoges are on the ballot for four at-large seats representing the entire city. Wayne...


Claremont may ease charging ‘special assessments’ for infrastructure repairs
09-11-2023 8:46 PM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The City Council on Wednesday will consider a change in the ordinance governing the use of special assessments to pay for a portion of infrastructure repairs. If approved, the change would give the city manager more control over when and...


Claremont City Council approves agreements for bike shop at Arrowhead lodge
08-25-2023 8:04 PM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — With the city’s approval of two separate operating agreements, one with the Arrowhead Recreation Club and one with The Wheel House bike shop, the shop’s owners said they are eager to start work in the lodge to prepare for their move.The...


Agreements over use of Claremont recreation area still not final
08-11-2023 5:40 PM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — For a second time, the City Council has postponed a vote on two separate operating agreements between the city and Arrowhead Recreation Club and the city and The Wheel House bike shop for the use of the Arrowhead lodge and property on...


Claremont City Council rejects bond for paving 
07-03-2023 9:42 AM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The City Council unanimously approved a $19.5 million budget for the fiscal year beginning Saturday after adding $250,000 to the line item for paving.The additional paving money came after the council rejected a proposed 10-year bond for...


Lebanon plans to purchase site for shelter; roundabout
06-26-2023 10:28 AM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — The city is eyeing a new property acquisition that would help clear the way for a planned traffic roundabout, as well as a potential location for a temporary homeless shelter.On Wednesday the City Council voted 7-1 to authorize City Manager...


Claremont councilor stays on after city workers don’t show at hearing
06-22-2023 6:23 PM

By PATRICK O’GRADY

CLAREMONT — The City Council voted 6-2 against pursuing removal of Councilor Andrew O’Hearne following a hearing this week when the public works employees who had accused O’Hearne of interfering with their work didn’t attend.Wednesday’s vote came...


Lebanon seeks new developer for Spencer Street parcel
06-09-2023 2:43 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

LEBANON — City officials will seek new proposals to redevelop the former public works building at 20 Spencer St., after plans to build 94 apartments and street-level retail and commercial spaces collapsed.On Wednesday, the City Council recruited the...


City finalizes purchase of 3 parcels on Main Street in West Lebanon
06-02-2023 6:37 PM

By PATRICK ADRIAN

WEST LEBANON — After acquiring three commercial properties on Main Street, the city will continue leasing to the existing business owners until decisions are made for the land’s future use.On Wednesday city officials closed on the purchase of 14, 28...

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