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8/25/2025 Planning Board Meeting
The Keene Planning Board will meet on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to conduct public hearings on the following…
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RFQ No. 02-26-06 – Court St Drain Crossing Replacement Project
The City of Keene, NH is seeking submissions for RFQ No. 02-26-06 – Court St Drain Crossing Replacement Project. Project information may be obtained from the City’s website, https://keenenh.gov/finance-purchasing/current-projects
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RFQ No. 02-26-08 – Court St River Crossing Water Main Replacement Project
The City of Keene, NH is seeking submissions for RFQ No. 02-26-08 – Court St River Crossing Water Main Replacement Project. Project information may be obtained from the City’s website, https://keenenh.gov/finance-purchasing/current-projects
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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…
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Pavement Preservation Project Continues 8/15/25
The City’s Pavement Preservation Project continues Friday, August 15, 2025, on the following streets: Work is scheduled to begin after 8:00 AM and will continue until completion, expected by 4:00 PM. Weather…
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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…
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Don't forget – Tuesday, August 19th, 4–7 PM is Community Night! This event will take place at 350 Marlboro Street (Keene Public Works & Police Department).
This year’s theme: “Touch-a-Truck"
Bring the whole family to explore some of the coolest city equipment up close — it’s fun for kids and adults!
Here’s what’s in store:
Free food: burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream
Games & activities (plus a snowplow naming contest)
Meet City staff and learn about local projects, services, and job opportunities
For parking, please use the Connection lot via the police department entrance. There will be staff members directing traffic.
Come for the trucks, stay for the fun, and connect with your community!
#KeeneNH #CommunityNight #TouchATruck #FamilyFun #MeetYourCity
Don't forget – Tuesday, August 19th, 4–7 PM is Community Night! This event will take place at 350 Marlboro Street (Keene Public Works & Police Department).
This year’s theme: “Touch-a-Truck"
Bring the whole family to explore some of the coolest city equipment up close — it’s fun for kids and adults!
Here’s what’s in store:
Free food: burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream
Games & activities (plus a snowplow naming contest)
Meet City staff and learn about local projects, services, and job opportunities
For parking, please use the Connection lot via the police department entrance. There will be staff members directing traffic.
Come for the trucks, stay for the fun, and connect with your community!
#KeeneNH #CommunityNight #TouchATruck #FamilyFun #MeetYourCity
There is a prohibition on outdoor burning and consumer fireworks discharge starting at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025, until further notice due to the high fire danger forecast. Please help us keep our community safe and spread the word to local friends, family, and neighbors.
The notice posted at KeeneNH.gov/Fire will be updated when the ban is lifted.
#KeeneNH #staysafe #SpreadTheWord
Are you thinking about running for office? The City of Keene’s 2025 Municipal Elections are coming up soon.
Key Dates:
Municipal Primary: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Municipal General Election: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
File by Declaration of Candidacy at the City Clerk’s Office in Keene City Hall:
Opens: Wed, August 20 at 8 AM
Closes: Tue, Sept 9 at 5 PM
Fee: $5 for Mayor | $2 for other candidates
File by Petition at the City Clerk’s Office in Keene City Hall:
Opens: Wed, August 20 at 8 AM
Closes: Fri, Sept 12 at 5 PM
Requirement: 50 signatures from registered voters in your ward/district
All candidates must be registered voters residing in the ward or district they wish to represent.
The positions that are on the ballot this year are Mayor, Ward Councilor and Councilor-at-Large (Top vote-getters advance to the General Election in November).
Then, on November 4, for the General Election, the positions are: Mayor, Ward Councilor, Councilor-at-Large, Ward Moderator, Ward Clerk, Checklist Supervisor, and Selectman
Questions? Visit KeeneNH.gov
#KeeneNH #MunicipalElections2025 #CivicEngagement
🚧 We’re halfway through Ward Optimization Weeks (WOW!) – let’s keep the momentum going, Keene! 🌟
Have something in your neighborhood that needs attention? Let us know! Submit your requests easily at SeeClickFix.com/KeeneNH or through the SeeClickFix app on your phone. 📲
✅ Common requests include:
• Potholes
• Sidewalk repairs
• Streetlight outages
• Overgrown brush or trees
• Sign damage
• Drainage issues
Your feedback helps us keep Keene safe, clean, and running smoothly. Let’s finish WOW strong! 💪
#WOWKeene #KeeneNH #SeeClickFix #WardOptimizationWeeks