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 […]
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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, […]
Wastewater Treatment Plant Access Road Guidelines
The City prioritizes public safety and reliable access for its operations. The City of Keene has reopened public access to the Wastewater Treatment Plant access road for limited public recreational […]
Brush Fire at Cheshire Rail Trail at Arch Street
Date of Incident: August 28, 2025 Time of Call: 1649 First Unit on Scene Time: 1759 Under Control: 1955 Units Back in Quarters: —- Type Incident: Brush Fire Assigned Apparatus: Car 2, Car 4, Brush […]
Keene Parking Garage Study
The City’s Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure (MSFI) Committee received a presentation at its August 27, 2025, meeting on a study for a potential downtown parking garage. This was an […]
Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project Update – 8/28/25
Public Works Director, Don Lussier, provided an update on the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project at the City’s August 27, 2025, Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure Committee (MSFI) meeting. The presentation […]
Very High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
The prohibition of outdoor burning and consumer fireworks continues, until further notice, due to forecasted very high fire danger. (Check the Fire Department page – the notice will be removed […]
Invasive Species Removal Work Day – August 25
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive Japanese Knotweed from Woodland Cemetery on August 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. No experience needed, just bring your […]
Skate Park Temporarily Closed for Fence Installation
Starting Friday, August 15, 2025, the skate park will be temporarily closed to the public as a new fence is installed around the facility. The closure will remain in effect […]
High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
There is presently a prohibition on outdoor burning and consumer fireworks discharge starting at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025, until further notice due to forecasted high fire danger. Check […]
Heat Advisory Issued for Keene: Prepare for Hot Conditions
A Heat Advisory will be in effect for our area Friday, July 25th, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Expect hot conditions, with heat index values that could reach 100 […]
Permit Fee Email Scam
City advises Keene residents and businesses to be aware of permitting fee scam. A sophisticated email scam is circulating that targets individuals and businesses with fraudulent invoices from the City. […]
Road Closure: Island Street
Starting at 7:00 AM on Monday, July 21, 2025, Island Street will be closed to thru traffic for road reconstruction work by the City’s contractor, SUR Construction. This closure will […]
Keene Skate Park Walkway Construction Begins Monday, 7/21/2025
Pelow & Sons Paving begins construction on the new walkway connecting Water Street to the Keene Skate Park and to the Russell Park parking lot on Monday, July 21st, at […]
Water Main Break & Boil Water Notice – July 9, 2025
Boil Water Advisory – What To Do Boil Water Advisory – Restaurant Guidance NH DES Information Regarding Potential Health Impacts Update July 12, 2025, 4:35 P.M. – Boil Water Notice […]
Structure Fire at 78 Dale Drive
Date of Incident: June 20, 2025Time of Call: 5:03 pmFirst Unit on Scene Time: 5:07 pmUnder Control: 5:32 pmUnits Back in Quarters: 8:41 pm Type Incident: Structure Fire Assigned […]
Gyrocopter Incident at Keene Airport
Keene, NH, June 23, 2025: A gyrocopter, a small aircraft that uses a combination of fixed-wing and rotorcraft technology, landed short of runway 14 at the Keene Airport this morning […]
Extreme Heat Warning
An extreme heat warning is in effect from 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 23rd to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 24th. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees […]