City of Keene

City of Keene

6 hours ago

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City of Keene

9 hours ago

New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan and Keene City Clerk Terri Hood remind Keene residents of the requirements to register to vote ahead of the October 7 Municipal Primary Election.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Voters can find their ward and polling location on the city clerk’s website at keenenh.gov/city-clerk/elections-voting.
Required documents
To register to vote in Keene, an individual must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years old by the date of the election, and have their primary residence (domicile) in the Keene city ward they wish to register in. When registering, individuals will need to prove they are qualified. The proof documents listed
below are the most commonly used forms of proof, but the lists are not exhaustive:
• Proof of identity and age – driver’s license, or government-issued photo identification, or passport/passport card.
• Proof of citizenship – birth certificate, or United States passport, or naturalization
documents, or other proof of citizenship issued by the United States Department of State, or other reasonable documentation which indicates the applicant is a United States citizen.
• Proof of domicile – A NH driver’s license, or NH non-driver ID, or NH resident vehicle registration, or federal picture identification, or government-issued check, or benefit statement, or tax document with the current domicile address listed. If an applicant attests that they do not possess any of these, they can use a rental/lease agreement, or utility or other bill with the current domicile, or the Confirmation of Domicile Form (blank form provided by local election officials which must also be signed by a person owning, leasing, or renting the domicile property), or the Homeless Confirmation of Domicile Form.
A list of acceptable documents individuals can use when registering to vote can be found in the Secretary of State’s “Registering to Vote in NH” document, which is posted on www.sos.nh.gov/elections/register-vote.
If an applicant does not provide acceptable documentary proof of identity, age, United States citizenship, and/or domicile, they are not eligible to register to vote.
Registered voters must prove their identity at the polls on election day to receive a ballot. Most do so by showing a qualified photo ID such as a driver’s license or non-driver ID.
Where to register
Before the election, Keene residents can register at the Keene City Clerk’s Office, at the supervisors of the checklist meeting, or, if they qualify, by absentee.
The last day Keene residents can register at the Keene City Clerk’s Office is September 25, between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The supervisors of the checklist will meet on the same day from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. to update the voter checklist and accept any new voter registration applications. This is the last time residents will be able to register to vote before the election.
New Hampshire also offers election-day registration. Residents who miss the deadline to register before the election can register to vote at the polls on the day of the election.
Absentee voting changes
Effective September 30, any individual registering to vote by absentee for a qualified reason must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and age in addition to domicile and identity with their registration application.
Registered voters who request an absentee ballot September 30 or later must show proof of their identity to receive their absentee ballot. If sending their absentee ballot request by mail, the voter must include a copy of their photo identification or a notarized signature on their
absentee ballot application form. If the voter is obtaining their absentee ballot in person, they must show the Keene City Clerk their photo identification (digital proof is also accepted) or a notarized absentee ballot application form.
Those who send in absentee registration requests that are received by the clerk before the new law takes effect on September 30 are not required to enclose proof of U.S. citizenship and age with their registration application.
Those who request an absentee ballot before September 30 are not required to show proof of identity.
Instructions on how to register and vote by absentee, along with detailed guidance on the change in requirements, are available at ww.sos.nh.gov/elections/absentee-ballots.
To learn more about the Keene Municipal Primary Election, visit the Keene City Clerk’s website at keenenh.gov/city-clerk/elections-voting. … See MoreSee Less

City of Keene

5 days ago

A Statement From Mayor Jay Kahn Regarding Bobby Williams’ Facebook Post:
A recent Facebook post by Bobby Williams concerning the murder of Charlie Kirk reflects his personal opinion and does not represent the views of Keene’s City Council. While individuals might disagree with his message, it is important to recognize that Mr. Kirk’s death is a tragedy. Regardless of political beliefs, we must all stand firmly against politically motivated violence in any form. -Jay Kahn, Keene Mayor … See MoreSee Less

City of Keene

1 week ago

The next episode of our podcast, "City of Keene, In Focus" with Asah Cramer and Elizabeth Ferland is now live. This episode features a discussion about Keno in the City of Keene, a Downtown Project Update, the Airport Solar Project, 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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City of Keene

3 weeks ago

Let's take care and make sure everyone gets to and from safely. It only takes a few seconds to exercise caution.

#KeeneNH #Keenekids #communitymattersSchool bus routes are starting to get busy again. Remember to stop when you see flashing lights. Take caution and don’t continue driving until the bus has started to move. #ReadyNH #BackToSchool … See MoreSee Less