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07/22/2026 – Energy & Climate Committee Meeting
The Keene Energy & Climate Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm in the City Hall Second Floor Conference Room. The agenda packet can be…
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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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New DMV Blue Envelope Program to Help Drivers with Communication Challenges
What is the Blue Envelope Program? According to NH DOT, “the Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate safer and more effective communication between law enforcement and individuals who may have communication…
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Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion Project – Community Engagement Invitation 7/22/26
The City of Keene invites all residents, families, and other interested stakeholders to participate in a community engagement session for the proposed Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion Project. The proposed pavilion is…
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Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/20/26
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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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 week. They anticipate needing to work in the West Street slip lane (and detouring traffic) towards the end of the week. An update will be sent once the specific timing is determined.
At the same time, the project team has been focused on completing the many pre-construction activities necessary before major construction begins. Casella Construction has been advancing subcontractor approvals, developing project submittals, and finalizing phase planning. The project team is also finalizing the traffic control plan for the first phase of construction.
While much of the activity remains behind the scenes, these planning and coordination efforts are essential to delivering a successful project and reducing disruptions once construction is fully underway. Casella is planning to begin work in Central Square on July 27, 2026.
As requested during our Coffee and Hardhats meeting last week, the Engineering team has marked the trees within the Phase 1 area to be removed or transplanted.
• Blue ribbons: trees that will be transplanted to other locations within the City (3).
• Pink ribbons: trees that will be removed (14).
Next Wednesday, we will be giving an update to the MSFI committee at their regular meeting at 6:00 PM in City Hall. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Downtown Project Ombudsman, George Downing, at (603) 757-2105 or gdowning@keenenh.gov, or contact me directly.
Thanks,
Don Lussier, P.E.
Public Works Director
dlussier@keenenh.gov
We are so fortunate to have these new members on the KFD team!
#keenenh #kfd #keenefiredepartment #SwearinginCeremony
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.
#keenenh #downtownkeene #centralsquare
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
#heatadvisory #HelpNeighbors #StayCool