Benton
A town in Grafton County, New Hampshire — population 369 as of 2022.
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City Hall Sidewalk and Bus Stop Temporary Closures
City Hall’s exterior LED lighting will be repaired after lightning strike damage. The work requires a lift and will temporarily close the sidewalk and bus stops in front of City Hall, as well as the front entrance, for approximately two days.
Government & Civic
Laboratory Fire
Lebanon firefighters responded to a laboratory fire at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the Williamson Research Building on September 30. The building’s sprinkler system helped keep the fire from spreading beyond the equipment involved.
Public Safety
National Drug Take Back Event
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Lebanon Police Department will be taking part in the Nationwide Drug Take Back Event at Hannaford in West Lebanon, NH.
Events
Close Your Bedroom Door Before Going to Sleep
A recent structure fire in Lebanon is a reminder that two simple steps can help protect people while they sleep: keep smoke alarms working and close bedroom doors at night. These steps can provide an early warning and more time to escape if a fire occurs.
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Benton by the numbers
- Median age
- 62.1
- Households
- 114
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $67,895
- Median house value
- $288,300