20 Elliot Street Structure Fire
Fire Substantially Under Control, Crews Remain On Scene November 6, 2025, 10:50 A.M.: The Keene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 20 Elliot Street in Keene this […]
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2025 Excavation Permit Deadline 11/14/25
The City of Keene Public Works Department will accept excavation permits for planned, non-emergency work until the close of business on Friday, November 14, 2025. Contractors must restore all pavement […]
Ballot Questions – What Yes and No Mean
Keene’s Municipal General Election will be held on November 4, 2025. In addition to voting for City positions, there will be two questions on the ballot. The first question is about […]
Reminder: Signs in City’s Public Rights-of-Way Prohibited
The Public Works Department would like to remind the community that New Hampshire law and City ordinances prohibits signs in City’s public rights-of-way. This prohibition includes political signs. NH RSA 664:17 […]
Keene Community Power Renewed until December 2027
The City has renewed its Keene Community Power program, with new prices for the period December 2025 until December 2027. Keene Community Power is a group purchasing program operated by […]
Invasive Species Removal Workday – October 13, 205
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive Japanese Knotweed from Robin Hood Park on October 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. No experience needed, just bring […]
Keene Transfer Station Structure Fire, 55 Old Summit Road
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, […]
Annual Fire Prevention Parade
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 […]
State of NH Prohibits Kindling of Open Fires
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 […]
High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
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 […]
State and Local Election Officials Remind Keene Residents of Voter Registration Requirements Ahead of the Municipal Primary Election
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 […]
Sewer Manhole Replacement Project: Begins Monday, 9/15/25
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, […]
Dr. Meghan C. L. Howey to Speak at Keene Public Library About “The Shock of Colonialism in New England.”
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 […]
Wastewater Treatment Plant Access Road Guidelines
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 […]
Brush Fire at Cheshire Rail Trail at Arch Street
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 […]
Keene Parking Garage Study
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 […]
Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project Update – 8/28/25
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 […]
Very High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
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 […]
Invasive Species Removal Work Day – August 25
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 […]
Skate Park Temporarily Closed for Fence Installation
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 […]