Island Street Reconstruction Project Begins
Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM, the City’s contractor, SUR Construction West, Inc, will be starting construction on the Island Street Reconstruction Project in the vicinity of the […]
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Structure Fire at 78 Dale Drive
Date of Incident: June 20, 2025Time of Call: 5:03 pmFirst Unit on Scene Time: 5:07 pmUnder Control: 5:32 pmUnits Back in Quarters: 8:41 pm Type Incident: Structure Fire Assigned […]
Gyrocopter Incident at Keene Airport
Keene, NH, June 23, 2025: A gyrocopter, a small aircraft that uses a combination of fixed-wing and rotorcraft technology, landed short of runway 14 at the Keene Airport this morning […]
Extreme Heat Warning
An extreme heat warning is in effect from 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 23rd to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 24th. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees […]
KFD Lieutenant Aaron Cooper
June 13, 2025 Update:Funeral Services Details – Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Church of Christ, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH The Keene Fire Department announced […]
New Ombudsman to Foster Open Communications for Downtown Project
Dedicated Liaison to Support Open Dialogue and Responsive Solutions for Businesses and Residents Impacted by Critical Downtown Upgrades Keene, NH – June 2, 2025: The City of Keene is pleased […]
Controlled Fire Training, May 31, 2025 – 110 Hasting Avenue
Please be advised that on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the New Hampshire Fire Academy will be conducting live fire training evolutions involving small, controlled brush fires in the wooded area behind the Fire […]
Keene Public Library Provides High Return on Investment for Taxpayers
The Keene Public Library provides many invaluable services through access to information, resources, and learning as well as a sense of community. At the library, you can attend programs, browse […]
Keene Fire Rescue Training – Ashuelot River Dam on West Street
The Keene Fire Department will be conducting water rescue training on West Street at the low head dam (behind Starbucks) May 7th and May 8th. This is for training purposes […]
Bike Month Proclamation- May 1, 2025
Before the City Council on May 1, 2025, Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation to Sam Jackson of the Bicycle Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee to proclaim May to be “Bike Month” […]
Kids to Parks Day Proclamation, May 1, 2025
Before the City Council on May 1, 2025, Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation to Carrah Fisk-Hennessy, Director of Parks and Recreation, to proclaim May 17, 2025, “Kids to Parks Day.” […]
City Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The City aims to balance operational needs with the economic realities facing the community. The fiscal year 2026 proposed City of Keene budget was delivered to the City Council at […]
Terri Hood, New City Clerk
Please join us in congratulating Terri Hood on her official swearing in as Keene’s new City Clerk! Terri brings a wealth of experience to this role, having already dedicated years […]
4/29/2025 Keene Police Officer-Involved Shooting
The Keene Police Officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, is a tragedy for everyone involved, and we sincerely appreciate the public’s concern. We also understand that this […]
Keene Parking Updates – New Wells Garage Options and Zone Flexibility Improvements
We are happy to share some upcoming enhancements to parking in downtown Keene, made possible by changes in demand and inspired directly by your feedback. We have added some convenient […]
Parking Bans – *New* Scheduled Maintenance
The Public Works Director will declare parking bans as necessary to facilitate overnight street and parking lot maintenance operations. During a ban, no vehicles can be parked overnight on City […]
Antioch University 60th Anniversary Proclamation
Mayor Kahn read a proclamation at Antioch University New England’s (AUNE) 60th anniversary celebration to declare February 21st, 2025 to be Antioch University New England Day in Keene, and celebrate […]
Keene High School Boys Basketball Proclamation- March 20, 2025
Mayor Kahn presented the KHS Boys Basketball Team with a proclamation that the City of Keene proudly honors the 2025 Keene High School Boys Basketball team for their remarkable season, […]
Keene High School Boys Wrestling Proclamation- March 20, 2025
Mayor Kahn presented the KHS Boys Wrestling team with a proclamation to recognize and commend the KHS Boys Wrestling Team, and coaches for their exceptional 2024-2025 season. Their accomplishments highlight […]
Anna Dumond Proclamation- February 29, 2025
Mayor Kahn presented Anna Dumond a proclamation on February 29th, 2025 congratulating her for her exceptional achievements and dedication. Anna Dumond began her skiing career at the young age of […]