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Lebanon council approves paperwork to solicit demolition bids for Old City Hall after residents urge preservation
Summary
After residents urged saving the deteriorating Old City Hall, the Lebanon City Council approved a committee recommendation directing the city attorney to prepare paperwork to solicit bids for demolition including asbestos removal; the council debated preservation, testing and grant options.
Lebanon City Council on May 11 approved a committee recommendation asking the city attorney to prepare paperwork to solicit bids to demolish the Old City Hall building, with asbestos remediation included in the scope.
The action followed public comment from neighbors and other residents who urged the council to pause and explore rehabilitation options. "Demolition is permanent. Once this building is gone, Lebanon does not get it back," said resident Scott Simone, whose property borders the historic building. Simone noted the structure sits in Lebanon's historic district and urged the council to consider grants, tax credits and adaptive reuse before deciding to demolish.
Council members said there are practical constraints.…
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