The City of Keene Public Works Department has implemented an updated fee policy at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station designed to reduce delays, improve traffic flow, and streamline service […]
We’re getting ready for Friday’s FIRST STOP of the 2025 LIGHT UP THE CITY TOUR! Join us at KPRD on Friday, 12/5, from 6PM-7PM for free hot cocoa, popcorn, candy […]
Keene’s December property tax bills will be sent after the State of NH DRA sets the tax rate, which, as of December 3rd, has not yet occurred. We expect to […]
Effective December 1, 2025, the City of Keene is implementing weight limits on two existing bridges: Spring Street over Beaver Brook and Beaver Street over Beaver Brook. This is due […]
The Keene Heritage Commission presents an interactive story map exploring the heart of Keene’s historic Italian neighborhood — an area once home to generations of Italian families who built community, culture, and craftsmanship […]
Join the Keene Conservation Commission: Help us remove invasive species from the Eastern Ave. Rail Trail on November 11, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. No experience needed, just […]
18-22 Elliot St, Structure Fire, MAYDAY Keene, NH, November 6, 2025: Date of Incident: November 6, 2025Time of Call: 08:10 amFirst Unit on Scene Time: 08:13 amUnits Back in Quarters: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
