Water Main Break: Carpenter Street 8/21/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department is currently responding to a water main break on Carpenter Street. Due to this work, Carpenter Street will be closed to through traffic […]
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Lane Closures & Detours Wednesday, 8/19 – Friday, 8/21/26
Liberty Utilities continues the installation of new gas line on the east side of Central Square and Casella Construction continues preparations for utility installation this week. To allow the contractors […]
Reminder: Signs may not be placed in the City’s right-of-way
The Public Works Department would like to remind the community that New Hampshire law and City ordinances prohibit the placement of sign within the City’s public rights-of-way. This prohibition includes political […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 8/17/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
8/14/26 Downtown Project Update: Parking & Traffic Impacts Next Week
Good afternoon, There was quite a bit of activity in Central Square this past week. Liberty Utilities completed the installation of new gas lines and the tie-in to the existing […]
UPDATE: Fox Avenue Neighborhood Water Pressure 8/14/26
Public Works crews responding to the equipment failure affecting the Fox Avenue neighborhood have partially restored service to the area. As of 7:30 p.m. last night, customers should have noticed […]
08/24/2026 – Planning Board Meeting
The Keene Planning Board will meet on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to a conduct hearing on the following […]
Road Closures: Roxbury Street & Washington Street 8/13/26
As previously communicated, Casella Construction, Inc will be digging exploratory test pits in Central Square throughout this week. The timeline for completing the test pits has shifted from what was previously […]
Low Water Pressure – Fox Avenue Neighborhood 8/12/26
The City of Keene is aware of low water pressure conditions affecting customers on Fox Avenue, Foxwood Avenue, and Fox Circle. The Fox Avenue water booster station is currently out […]
Road Closures: West Street & Roxbury Street 8/12/26
Beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM Casella Construction, Inc will begin digging exploratory test pits in Central Square. To safely perform this work road closures and detours on West […]
Mayor Jay Kahn’s Statement on ICE Activity in Keene, NH
August 11, 2026 Monday’s federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in Keene has heightened concerns about safety of people in our community and the role of our City in […]
8/7/26 Downtown Project Update: Court Street Detour and Exploratory Work Begin Monday
This week, Liberty Utilities has been working to connect the new pipes on the west and south sides of Central Square to the existing system. This work will continue next […]