Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Begins Monday, April 7, 2025 As part of the City of Keene sewer rehabilitation program, Insituform Technologies will clean and install liner inside existing sewer mains (pipelines) on the following […]
Department: Public Works
Green Up Keene
Green Up Keene 2025 Event Totals: Green Up Keene is an annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene! The 2025 event was held on Saturday, April […]
George Street Bridge Project
Welcome! In 2024, the City is planning to reconstruct the George Street Bridge over Beaver Brook. This bridge was built in 1922 and has served the City well. The George Street Bridge is […]
Transportation Heritage Trail
Project Overview The City has approved the proposed design alternatives for the federally-funded Transportation Heritage Trail Project– Phase I. This includes: The Transportation Heritage Trail (THT) long-term goal is to create a continuous […]
Downtown Project
Downtown Infrastructure Project Information Current Phase: Soliciting Contractor Bids In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the “Multilane Hybrid” conceptual design for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project. The Preliminary Design (see presentation slides) […]
Roadway Safety Action Plan
The City of Keene is developing a comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from roadway crashes. This effort is being funded in part by […]
Keene Parking Bans
CURRENT STATUS: Upcoming parking ban beginning on Sunday, January 25, 2026 The Public Works Director has issued a Winter Weather Parking Ban starting on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 12:00 […]
Parking Ban Q&A
Parking Ban Rules – Questions and Answers When do the new rules start?The new rules are in effect now. Overnight, on-street parking is no longer banned every day between November […]
Leaf Collection 2025
Leaf Collection 2025 2025 Weekly Leaf Collection Schedule *Leaf collection for Court Street, Main Street (Central Square to Rt. 101), Summer Street and Washington Street will take place on Wednesday, […]
Water/Sewer Rates
Water/Sewer Rates Water and sewer bills are sent out four times a year, based on quarterly readings. All revenue collected through water and sewer bills remains in the water and […]
Downtown Infrastructure Project Update
The MSFI meeting to be scheduled in December will be a public meeting, and it is likely the final opportunity for public input in the design process. When the meeting date […]
RV Dump Station
RV Dump Station Did you know the City of Keene has a FREE RV Dump Station? The general public is allowed to dump their RV waste at the WWTP free of […]
Household Hazardous Waste Information
Household Hazardous Waste Information 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collections have concluded. The spring 2026 schedule will be posted when it is available. HHW Pricing/General Information: If your city/town is on […]
Divisions
Divisions Administration The Public Works Administration provides overall management and leadership for the Public Works Department. Administration is composed of the Public Works Director, two Assistant Public Works Directors/Division Heads, […]
Public Works FAQ’S
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Rates and Fees
Public Works Rates and Fees Recycling Center Fees & Info
Public Works
Keene’s Public Works Department is committed to delivering essential services that promote public health, safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable community development. With a focus on efficiency, innovation, and customer service, […]
New Winter Parking Rules
On-Street Parking Will Only Be Prohibited During Storms The City of Keene is introducing new winter weather on-street parking rules, effective immediately. Vehicles can now be parked on the street […]
Water Main Flushing – Week Two Begins 8/25/2024
The City of Keene Public Works Department will resume its water main flushing program Sunday, August 25th at 10:00 PM. The work will be done at night between the hours of 10:00 PM.
Signs On Public Property Not Allowed
There are many signs currently placed on public property, including campaign signs. They are showing up in roundabouts, parks, sidewalks, along the roadside, etc. This is not permitted and can […]