Keene, NH, September 24, 2025: Date of Incident: September 24, 2025Time of Call: 1249First Unit on Scene Time: 1255Under Control: 1343Units Back in Quarters: 1600Type Incident: Commercial Structure Fire (Contents)Assigned Apparatus: C2, […]
The 2025 Fire Prevention Parade takes place Sunday, October 5th, starting at 1PM in downtown Keene. The parade kicks off on Marlboro Street, proceeds up Main Street, turns right onto […]
Due to drought conditions, low water levels in many communities, and an increasing potential for wildfires, the state has established a prohibition on the kindling of any open fire and […]
Due to dry conditions and forecasted low humidity and winds in our area, the fire danger is high. As a result, all burn permit issuance, permitted open burning, and consumer […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Anna Sventek, Communications DirectorNew Hampshire Secretary of StateAnna.Sventek@sos.nh.gov | (603) 731-2286Terri Hood, Keene City Clerkthood@keenenh.gov| (603) 352-0133 ext. 2 KEENE, NH (September 18, 2025): New Hampshire Secretary […]
Beginning on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the City of Keene’s contractor, Frank Lucius Construction, will begin water main valve replacement work, to improve system reliability, on the following streets: This […]
As part of the City of Keene’s sewer rehabilitation program, GVC Construction will be replacing existing sewer standpipes with standard-size sewer manholes in the East Keene area. The project will begin on Monday, […]
On October 18th Keene Public Library will host a talk by archaeologist Dr. Meghan C. L. Howey, who will share her research on the seventeenth-century colonial frontier of New England’s […]
George Downing, Downtown Project Ombudsman, will soon be holding regular office hours to serve as a direct point of contact for downtown businesses and residents. His primary goal is to […]
The City prioritizes public safety and reliable access for its operations. The City of Keene has reopened public access to the Wastewater Treatment Plant access road for limited public recreational […]
The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) and the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs – Office of Planning and Development are holding a Town Hall meeting to discuss flood preparedness, the […]
Date of Incident: August 28, 2025 Time of Call: 1649 First Unit on Scene Time: 1759 Under Control: 1955 Units Back in Quarters: —- Type Incident: Brush Fire Assigned Apparatus: Car 2, Car 4, Brush […]
The City’s Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure (MSFI) Committee received a presentation at its August 27, 2025, meeting on a study for a potential downtown parking garage. This was an […]
Public Works Director, Don Lussier, provided an update on the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project at the City’s August 27, 2025, Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure Committee (MSFI) meeting. The presentation […]
The prohibition of outdoor burning and consumer fireworks continues, until further notice, due to forecasted very high fire danger. (Check the Fire Department page – the notice will be removed […]
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive Japanese Knotweed from Woodland Cemetery on August 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. No experience needed, just bring your […]
Starting Friday, August 15, 2025, the skate park will be temporarily closed to the public as a new fence is installed around the facility. The closure will remain in effect […]
There is presently a prohibition on outdoor burning and consumer fireworks discharge starting at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025, until further notice due to forecasted high fire danger. Check […]
A Heat Advisory will be in effect for our area Friday, July 25th, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Expect hot conditions, with heat index values that could reach 100 […]
City advises Keene residents and businesses to be aware of permitting fee scam. A sophisticated email scam is circulating that targets individuals and businesses with fraudulent invoices from the City. […]
