Council approves up to $11,000 donation for Joseph Warren statue project

The Lebanon City Council on Aug. 12 approved Resolution No. 2025-088 authorizing a donation of up to $11,000 toward the Joseph Warren statue project and approved a supplemental appropriation to fund the donation. Council members discussed seeing people reading the plaque at the statue in the days leading up to the meeting. One councilmember noted a tree that obstructs the view of the statue and asked who owns the tree; no immediate action on the tree was decided during the meeting. The resolution was approved by roll call with all present council members voting in favor. The item was introduced as a resolution to donate up to $11,000 and to adjust appropriations accordingly; no additional fundraising details or project timeline were given during the public discussion. Any subsequent purchases, maintenance, or permitting tied to the statue project would be subject to the city’s normal procurement and appropriation controls and appear in future financial documents or agenda items.