Lebanon Fire Department Returns to Old Location, New Building
And changes on Mechanic Street . . .
And just like that . . .
After months of watching the construction site as the new Lebanon NH Fire Station arose from the concrete, it’s finally there! According to the City of Lebanon:
“The Fire Department will return to the Central Fire Station at 12 South Park Street, with move completion as of March 3, 2026. The Central Fire Station Project progressed within the overall timeline and within the total approved budget.”
I like the snazzy red doors.
Meanwhile, Stateline Sports opened last month at its new location at 179 Mechanic Street. And the original bricks-and-mortar location of Phnom Penh Sandwich Station has given way to the eventual and much-discussed construction of a new roundabout at downtown Lebanon’s most confusing intersection. Owner Sarin Tin plans to reopen the Lebanon restaurant this summer at a new spot, 129 Mechanic Street. You can still get your bánh mis and other dishes at his White River Junction location, which remains open.
At 160 Mechanic Street, you’ll find the Lebanon Seasonal Shelter. Recently, the Upper Valley Haven featured a story about Dan Toohey, (here) whose day as the shelter’s cook begins at 7:30 am. A short video will take you inside the kitchen with Dan as he prepares dinner each day. Crowd favorites? “Barbecued ribs are always a hit. Pulled pork is always a hit. Chicken pot pie.”
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