Forum, March 3: Proposed Lebanon zoning amendments raise questions
Published: 3/2/2021 10:00:07 PM
Modified: 3/9/2021 9:54:19 AM
Proposed Lebanon zoning amendments raise questions
On Tuesday, Lebanon voters will be deciding on three amendments to the zoning ordinance.
One proposal would allow building heights in the R-1 zone to exceed the maximum of 45 feet by 10 feet to allow for parking under or within the building, with Planning Board approval. Maybe some voters are not interested in seeing 55-foot-high projects on our skyline. Why should Lebanon be the dumping ground for these rectangular blocks? Larger developments mean demands for more services requiring higher taxes.
Another proposal would allow houses of worship in R-3 zones as a permitted use as in other districts. This appears innocuous. However, houses of worship come in all sizes and with varying other accessories, such as function halls, parking areas, schools and shops. Maybe proposed houses of worship in all dis
Forum, March 2: Two voices for all Lebanon residents
Published: 3/1/2021 10:00:07 PM
Modified: 3/9/2021 9:47:46 AM
Two voices for all Lebanon residents
A community is strongest when all residents are empowered to advocate for their needs within local government. To achieve this, elected officials must be willing to connect with community members who are in need, understand and empathize with them, and use their position of power to be their champion in government. This is not easy work. It requires time, effort, care and compassion.
This is why I strongly support Devin Wilkie (Ward 2) and Sylvia Puglisi (at-large) for Lebanon City Council on March 9. Both these candidates have demonstrated that they will put in the work to be the people’s advocate in Lebanon city government.