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07/15/2026 – Historic District Commission Meeting
A regular meeting of the Historic District Commission will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall…
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07/09/2026 – Finance, Organization and Personnel Meeting
A regular meeting of the Finance, Organization and Personnel will be held on July 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Keene City Hall. Agenda Packet
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07/08/2026 – Planning, Licenses and Development Committee Meeting
A regular meeting of the Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will be held on July 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Keene City Hall. Agenda Packet
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Beginning Monday, July 13, Liberty Utilities will begin work in Central Square to start replacing gas lines.
Most of the work will take place in the parking spaces on the west side of Central Square. During work hours, those parking spaces will generally be closed. In most cases, crews will reopen the spaces at the end of each workday so visitors can use them when dining, shopping, or visiting downtown businesses in the evenings, unless posted otherwise.
At times, crews may shift traffic lanes to safely complete the work. If needed, the slip lane from Central Square to West Street may close for up to a few days at a time. When that happens, drivers will follow a signed detour using Gilbo Avenue.
Please allow a little extra travel time, follow posted signs, and use caution when traveling through the work area.
We appreciate your patience and support as the Downtown Project construction begins. Your cooperation helps keep workers, residents, and visitors safe while improvements move forward. For more information on the project, please visit KeeneNH.gov/downtown
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On Monday, July 13, Liberty Utilities will begin work.
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Video description: Two City of Keene employees stand on the west side of Central Square. Text on video reads "Downtown Project Facts"
The next episode of our podcast, "City of Keene, In Focus" with Asah Cramer, Elizabeth Ferland is out now. This episode features a discussion about the City Council fiscal policies, an update on the Downtown Project, the City's continuation of operation plans, and more.
Our goal is to provide a convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with City matters, wherever you are. Check it out at www.KeeneNH.gov/podcast or on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe now and get the facts!
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Downtown Keene will have more trees when the Downtown Infrastructure Project is complete. Before designing the project, the City completed a tree study to evaluate every tree in the project area. While some trees must be removed because they are in poor condition or to make way for important new underground infrastructure, about 85 existing trees will remain, and more than 150 new trees will be planted throughout the project area. The project also includes 742 shrubs and more than 6,650 perennial plants.
The new trees will have Silva Cells – modular grids that hold uncompacted, nutrient-rich soil beneath the surface and allow roots to spread naturally without causing buckling at the surface level. This will also help the trees grow faster, reach a larger mature canopy size, and absorb more stormwater runoff. The result will be a greener downtown with more trees.
To learn more about the project, go to KeeneNH.gov/downtown
Some facts about the trees in the common in Central Square!
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Video description: Two City of Keene employees stand in the gazebo in Central Square. Three shots of trees within the common. Text on video reads "Downtown Project Facts"