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Lebanon, Indiana
November, 2018 Newsletter
Lebanon, Indiana offers high-quality schools, outdoor spaces, events, and parks for families and friends to enjoy - all in a highly desirable location that's just far away enough, yet close to everything.
Lebanon, Indiana, "This Is Home."
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Enhancing Quality of Life on the City's South Side
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First, it was the north side of our city's turn, with the opening and growth of Seashore Waterpark. Next, major improvements to our downtown were put into motion. Now, two significant quality of life enhancement projects are underway in Abner Longley Park.
One of the projects is the Lebanon Dog Park. dog park idea was started when more than 5,000 people signed a petition to bring a dog park to Lebanon. The park is being constructed on two-thirds of an acre inside th
e former Conservation Club. The park will have separate areas for large and small dogs, as well as amenities that both residents and their canine friends will enjoy.
Water lines and electrical conduit are being installed now. We plan to open the park next Spring, or perhaps even by the end of the year! This will be the first public dog park in Boone County.
The second significant effort is the city's first ever splash pad. This more than 2,000 square-foot water feature will be added to Abner Longley Park, not far from Stokes Elementary School. A couple of weeks ago, the City Council approved the opening of the public bidding process for construction.
The water amenity will have separate sections for toddlers, teens, and the entire family. The area will also be ADA compliant. We expect an early spring opening for this great new amenity.
Each of these projects, along with Seashore Waterpark and Downtown have a centralized focus - improving quality of life in Lebanon. It is my goal that the residents love Lebanon and their neighborhood. These attractions will help create a greater sense of pride in our community for many years to come. There are great people and great neighborhoods all over Lebanon. I hope these projects will give residents more reasons to visit our neighborhoods.
As always, if you have any thoughts or opinions you'd like to share please
email me
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Your Mayor,
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Downtown Improvements Move Into November
Here is how things downtown are progressing, as of the beginning of November:
Pavers are wrapping up on Meridian Street, and beginning with a thin asphalt layer in the plaza on the courthouse side.
On Washington Street, one crew continues to work on the new water main and the removing of portions of the sidewalk. The other crew is gearing up for concrete, forming up the medallion and the area nearby the Old Boone County Jail.
That area, as well as the sidewalk along Lebanon Street are next up to receive concrete.
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Countywide Trail Process Takes Steps
On November 1st, several members of different Boone and Clinton County communities and agencies gathered to celebrate the growth of The Big 4 Trail, while also discussing its future. It was announced at the meeting that the Town of Colfax, located in Clinton County, has agreed to pave its portion of the trail that stretches north from Thorntown. The county's upcoming Trail Summit was also talked about at great length. Below are details of the summit, set for November 13th.
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Lebanon Adds United Kingdom-based Manufacturer
A United Kingdom-based manufacturing company plans to open a $106 million manufacturing facility and hire 140 employees in Lebanon. DS Smith Plc. expects to begin construction next month and start hiring employees in November of 2019.
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LPD Kick-Off No Shave November
Beginning in November, some of the officers within the Lebanon Police Department will take part in "No Shave November." The initiative is being performed to benefit the Boone County Cancer Society. The department asks all of us to "excuse their scruff," as they support this worthy cause.
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Christmas with a Cop Applications are Due
Boone County Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) 2018 Christmas with a Cop Applications are in.
The deadline for applications to be turned in is Wednesday, November 21st by 4:00 p.m. You can pick up an application at the Lebanon Police Department at 201 East Main Street during normal business hours.
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LFD Performs Window, Growth Behaviors
The A-shift took advantage of a great fall afternoon and trained on window
bailouts. Crews worked on both rescue rope and 1 3/4 hand line techniques.
Then, in the evening, Lebanon Fire Chief chuck Batts instructed fire behavior for Thorntown Fire Module A with assistance from A shift 11's.
The recruits learned about the different growth stages of a fire, thermal layering, flow path and effects of ventilation.
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To serve our families and community, the Community Folder provides a place for non-school groups or organizations to post information that may be of interest to students and families.
Information for the Community Folder is submitted to and approved by the Communications Department. On a regular basis, we will remind parents, students, and community members to check for new information.
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Lebanon, Indiana | 765.482.1201 | One Municipal Plaza |
Lebanon.IN.gov
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