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07/16/2026 – City Council Meeting
A regular meeting of the City Council will be held on July 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Keene City Hall. Agenda Packet
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07/27/2026 – Planning Board Meeting
The Keene Planning Board will meet on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to conduct hearings on the following proposals:…
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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…
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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…
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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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The iconic downtown Keene Central Square bandstand, fountain, cannons and cannon balls, and statue will remain in Central Square as an important part of the final design.
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CENTRAL SQUARE TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE
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 Street will be detoured south on Main Street to Gilbo Ave and will be directed back to West Street via School Street. Inbound traffic on West Street will open, but reduced to one lane. During the day, Central Square lanes heading south onto Main Street will be shifted from one side to the other as needed.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time and to seek alternate routes if possible. As always, please use extra care when driving through construction zones to help keep utility workers safe!
A heat advisory is in effect from 11AM today to 8PM tonight. High humidity with heat index values of 95 to 100 are possible. The Wednesday forecast is hot, as well.
Please drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside – wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Take action if you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
City pools (Wheelock Park and Robin Hood Park) are open today, and the Keene Public Library is open, as well. Check more local resources and info at: keenenh.gov/preparedness/extreme-heat-preparedness/
Check CDC info to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke: www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness
Watch the forecast for our area: www.weather.gov/gyx
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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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