Status Update: Keene Property Tax Bills
The City has received its final tax rate from the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA), and property tax bills will be mailed the week of 12/15/2025.
Category: News
Important Information About Sewer Backups
If your sewer backs up, call the City Public Works Department right away. Weekdays 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM: (603) 352-6550Nights, weekends, and holidays: (603) 352-2222 (Keene Police Dispatch) What […]
City of Keene Implements Minimum Charge for Scale-Based Disposal at Transfer Station
The City of Keene Public Works Department has implemented an updated fee policy at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station designed to reduce delays, improve traffic flow, and streamline service […]
2025 Light Up The City Tour
We’re getting ready for Friday’s FIRST STOP of the 2025 LIGHT UP THE CITY TOUR! Join us at KPRD on Friday, 12/5, from 6PM-7PM for free hot cocoa, popcorn, candy […]
December 2025 Property Tax Bills
Keene’s December property tax bills will be sent after the State of NH DRA sets the tax rate, which, as of December 3rd, has not yet occurred. We expect to […]
New Weight Restrictions on Spring Street and Beaver Street Bridges
Effective December 1, 2025, the City of Keene is implementing weight limits on two existing bridges: Spring Street over Beaver Brook and Beaver Street over Beaver Brook. This is due […]
Keene’s Historic Italian Neighborhood
The Keene Heritage Commission presents an interactive story map exploring the heart of Keene’s historic Italian neighborhood — an area once home to generations of Italian families who built community, culture, and craftsmanship […]
Invasive Species Removal Workday – November 11, 2025
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive species from the Eastern Ave. Rail Trail on November 11, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. No experience needed, just […]
18-22 Elliot Street, Structure Fire, MAYDAY
18-22 Elliot St, Structure Fire, MAYDAY Keene, NH, November 6, 2025: Date of Incident: November 6, 2025Time of Call: 08:10 amFirst Unit on Scene Time: 08:13 amUnits Back in Quarters: […]
20 Elliot Street Structure Fire
Fire Substantially Under Control, Crews Remain On Scene November 6, 2025, 10:50 A.M.: The Keene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 20 Elliot Street in Keene this […]
Ballot Questions – What Yes and No Mean
Keene’s Municipal General Election will be held on November 4, 2025. In addition to voting for City positions, there will be two questions on the ballot. The first question is about […]
Keene Community Power Renewed until December 2027
The City has renewed its Keene Community Power program, with new prices for the period December 2025 until December 2027. Keene Community Power is a group purchasing program operated by […]
Invasive Species Removal Workday – October 13, 205
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive Japanese Knotweed from Robin Hood Park on October 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. No experience needed, just bring […]
Keene Transfer Station Structure Fire, 55 Old Summit Road
Keene, NH, September 24, 2025: Date of Incident: September 24, 2025Time of Call: 1249First Unit on Scene Time: 1255Under Control: 1343Units Back in Quarters: 1600Type Incident: Commercial Structure Fire (Contents)Assigned Apparatus: C2, […]
Annual Fire Prevention Parade
The 2025 Fire Prevention Parade takes place Sunday, October 5th, starting at 1PM in downtown Keene. The parade kicks off on Marlboro Street, proceeds up Main Street, turns right onto […]
State of NH Prohibits Kindling of Open Fires
Due to drought conditions, low water levels in many communities, and an increasing potential for wildfires, the state has established a prohibition on the kindling of any open fire and […]
High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
Due to dry conditions and forecasted low humidity and winds in our area, the fire danger is high. As a result, all burn permit issuance, permitted open burning, and consumer […]
State and Local Election Officials Remind Keene Residents of Voter Registration Requirements Ahead of the Municipal Primary Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Anna Sventek, Communications DirectorNew Hampshire Secretary of StateAnna.Sventek@sos.nh.gov | (603) 731-2286Terri Hood, Keene City Clerkthood@keenenh.gov| (603) 352-0133 ext. 2 KEENE, NH (September 18, 2025): New Hampshire Secretary […]
Sewer Manhole Replacement Project: Begins Monday, 9/15/25
As part of the City of Keene’s sewer rehabilitation program, GVC Construction will be replacing existing sewer standpipes with standard-size sewer manholes in the East Keene area. The project will begin on Monday, […]
Dr. Meghan C. L. Howey to Speak at Keene Public Library About “The Shock of Colonialism in New England.”
On October 18th Keene Public Library will host a talk by archaeologist Dr. Meghan C. L. Howey, who will share her research on the seventeenth-century colonial frontier of New England’s […]