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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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07/08/2026 – Heritage Commission Meeting
The Keene Heritage Commission has scheduled a meeting for this Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm in the City Hall Second Floor Conference Room. The agenda packet can be…
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07/08/2026 – Bicycle / Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee Meeting
The Keene Bicycle / Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 8:15 am in the City Hall Second Floor Conference Room. The agenda packet…
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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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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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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"