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07/06/2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
A regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 3 Washington St., Keene,…
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07/02/2026 – Public Hearing Relating to an application for Residential Property Revitalization Zone (RPRZ) Tax Relief under RSA 79-E:4-b
A Public Hearing will be held on July 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM before the Keene City Council relative to an application for Residential Property Revitalization Zone (RPRZ) Tax Relief…
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06/22/2026 – Planning Board Meeting
The Keene Planning Board will meet on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to conduct a hearing on the following proposals: PB-26-16 – Cottage Court Conditional Use Permit (CUP) –…
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Delinquent Water & Sewer Bills to be Charged Interest
Keene Public Works will begin charging interest on delinquent utility bills on July 10, 2026. Customers with past-due balances as of July 10 will see additional interest charges on their…
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Construction Projects and Updates 6/29/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026: Marlboro Street: On Monday, June 29, 2026, the…
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Ward Optimization Weeks (WOW!) Program Returns July 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Ward Optimization Weeks (WOW!) program returns this summer to focus on each of the City’s five wards. Requests can be entered using the SeeClickFix website or application. The City of…
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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.
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Some downtown project traffic lanes and slip lane facts!
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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"
Some downtown project traffic flow facts!
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Video description: Two City of Keene employees stand on a Keene street on a sunny day. Text on video reads "Downtown Project Facts"
The next episode of our podcast, "City of Keene, In Focus" with Asah Cramer, Elizabeth Ferland, and Med Kopczynski is out now. This episode features a discussion about economic development in Keene, the Public Works Department strategic plan, the City's operating budget, 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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