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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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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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Downtown Project Coffee & Hard Hats Meeting 7/8/26
Keene Public Works will host its monthly “Coffee & Hardhats” meeting for the Downtown Infrastructure Project on Wednesday, July 8th, at 9:00 AM in the Transportation Center (12 Gilbo Ave).…
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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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City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, to observe Independence Day.
#keenenh #downtownkeene
Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 110 possible Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening.
To prevent heat-related illness, please:
– Drink plenty of fluids,
– Stay in an air-conditioned room,
– Stay out of the sun,
– Check on relatives and neighbors, and
– Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
If you do not have air conditioning at home, some locations are open to the public during the day:
Keene public pools at Wheelock Park (Park Ave.) and Robin Hood Park (Roxbury St./Reservoir St.) are open Monday-Friday 1PM to 6:45PM and Saturday-Sunday noon-5:45PM (July 4th hours: 10AM-2PM). Pool fees are $2 per person, or season passes are also available. More information is available at Keene Parks and Recreation or keenenh.gov/parks-trails-recreation/.
The Keene Public Library is open to the public: Monday and Friday 10AM-6PM, Tuesday thru Thursday 10AM to 8PM, and Saturday 10AM-3PM. More information is available at keenenh.gov/keene-public-library/.
Additional public cooling locations may also be available at:
-The Keene Family YMCA
-The Keene Salvation Army
-Hundred Nights Shelter and Services
-The Monadnock Aging & Disability Resource Center
-The Keene Serenity Center
Check www.weather.gov/heat for important resources and information.
#HeatWaveAlert #StayCool #preparedness
Some downtown project traffic lanes and slip lane facts!
#keenenh #downtownproject #downtownkeene #traffic
Video description: A graphic of the downtown project design around Central Square. Little animated cars demonstrate the described traffic patterns. Text on video reads "Downtown Project Facts"