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12/11/2025 – Finance, Organization and Personnel Meeting
A regular meeting of the Finance, Organization, and Personnel will be held on December 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Keene City Hall. Link to Agenda Packet
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12/10/2025 – Planning, Licenses and Development Committee Meeting
A regular meeting of the Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will be held on December 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Keene City Hall. Link to Agenda Packet
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12/22/25 – Planning Board Meeting
The Keene Planning Board will meet on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to conduct hearings on the following proposals.…
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Status Update: Keene Property Tax Bills
The City has received its final tax rate from the NH Department of Revenue Administration (DRA), and property tax bills will be mailed the week of 12/15/2025.
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Important Information About Sewer Backups
If your sewer backs up, call the City Public Works Department right away. Weekdays 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM: (603) 352-6550Nights, weekends, and holidays: (603) 352-2222 (Keene Police Dispatch) What…
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City of Keene Implements Minimum Charge ļ»æfor Scale-Based Disposal at Transfer Station
The City of Keene Public Works Department has implemented an updated fee policy at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station designed to reduce delays, improve traffic flow, and streamline service…
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The next episode of our podcast, "City of Keene, In Focus" with Asah Cramer and Elizabeth Ferland is out. This episode features a discussion about a public hearing about the Pearl/Winchester St area, the Tax Rate from the state DRA and events during the Downtown Project.
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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Want to make a real impact here in Keene? Serving on a City Board or Commission is a meaningful way to share your skills, support your neighbors, and help shape the community we all care about. Every voice at the table helps strengthen the place we call home.
If youāre ready to serve, weād love to hear from you! Visit bit.ly/44GLxA8 to learn more or fill out the volunteer form, or call (603) 352-0133 ext. 2 with any questions.
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The Public Works Director has issued a Winter Weather Parking Ban starting today, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 PM. This ban includes all on-street parking on:
– Court Street
– Main Street (Central Square to Emerald Street)
– Marlboro Street
– Washington Street
to complete snow removal operations. This ban will be in effect until 7:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025.
While this parking ban is in effect, the Gilbo East, Elm Street, Wells Street parking lots will remain open overnight for public use.
Visit KeeneNH.gov/project/parkingban for more info and to sign up for text/email notifications.
Status of December 2025 Property Tax Bills
Keeneās December property tax bills will be sent after the State of NH DRA sets the tax rate, which, as of December 3rd, has not yet occurred. We expect to receive the tax rate soon and send bills out in the near future.
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Reminder: The City's renewed Keene Community Power program, with new prices for the period December 2025 until December 2027, takes effect starting with this December's meter read.
Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the Keene Community Power program and receive the new pricing. The new community default option, Keene Standard, will now provide 50% additional renewable energy. All new Keene Community Power prices will be fixed for 24 months, December 2025 to December 2027, with Direct Energy as the supplier.
Visit www.KeeneCommunityPower.com to view all options and information about joining or leaving the program.
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