7/24/26 Downtown Project Update
Good afternoon! Next week’s schedule in Central Square will be similar to what we saw this week: Expected work Expected parking impacts Expected traffic impacts The biggest change next week […]
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Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/27/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
Property Tax Exemptions and Credits Recently Updated
The City supports numerous property tax exemptions and credits, many of which were recently updated for amounts, values, income limits, and asset limits. View the Assessing Department web page listing […]
New DMV Blue Envelope Program to Help Drivers with Communication Challenges
What is the Blue Envelope Program? According to NH DOT, “the Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate safer and more effective communication between law enforcement and individuals who may have communication […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/20/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/17/26 Downtown Project Update
Good Afternoon, The Downtown Infrastructure Project is officially underway! Over the past week, Liberty Utilities has begun replacing older gas lines on the west side of Central Square. That work will continue next […]
Central Square Traffic Pattern Change – 7/15/26
On Wednesday, July 15, the slip lane from Central Square to West Street (outbound direction) will be closed as Liberty Utilities continues their work. Motorists that wish to access West […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/13/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/9/2026 Downtown Project Update
Thank you to all of the neighbors, business owners, and elected officials who came out for our 2nd monthly “Coffee and Hard Hats” meeting for the Downtown Project. Here is […]
Construction Projects and Updates: Week of 7/6/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
Delinquent Water & Sewer Bills to be Charged Interest
Keene Public Works will begin charging interest on delinquent utility bills on July 10, 2026. Customers with past-due balances as of July 10 will see additional interest charges on their […]
Construction Projects and Updates 6/29/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026: Marlboro Street: On Monday, June 29, 2026, the […]
Ward Optimization Weeks (WOW!) Program Returns July 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Ward Optimization Weeks (WOW!) program returns this summer to focus on each of the City’s five wards. Requests can be entered using the SeeClickFix website or application. The City of […]
City Council Calls Upon State Legislators to Protect Local Taxpayers from Cost Downshifting
The City Council formally adopted Resolution R-2026-23-A on June 4, 2026, calling upon the State of New Hampshire Governor, Executive Council, Senate, and House of Representatives to protect local property […]
Construction Projects and Updates 6/22/26 – 6/26/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026: Marlboro Street Reconstruction Project: On Monday, June 22, […]
Chemical Detections in Groundwater – The City’s Water Supply is Safe
On May 27, 2026, Public Works staff shared a presentation at the MSFI Committee meeting regarding routine testing and the detection of trace chemicals in one of the City’s groundwater […]
Construction Projects and Updates
The City of Keene announces several construction activities June 1-5, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are advised to plan accordingly, expect delays, and use caution in active work zones. The […]
Keene Comes Alive Proclamation- May 29, 2026
The City of Keene celebrates the participation of third grade students and teachers from its elementary schools in the 2026 Keene Comes Alive Project, organized by the Keene Lions Club […]
Public Works Week Proclamation – May 21, 2026
The City of Keene recognizes the vital role Public Works professionals play in maintaining essential infrastructure and services that support public health, safety, and quality of life. From transportation and […]
Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport (EEN) Reconstruct Taxiway ‘A’ (3,500’ x 35’) Reconstruct Taxiway ‘A3’ (440’ x 35’) and Reconstruct Taxiway ‘T’ (250’ x 25’) Project Update #14
Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport (EEN) is working on a taxiway reconstruction project on the airfield for taxiways ‘A’, A3’ and ‘T’. The existing pavement has served its design life and is […]