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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Construction Project Updates: Week of 8/10/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of August 10, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
City of Keene Selects Gregory Seymour as Next Fire Chief
Gregory Seymour, Keene’s Deputy Fire Chief, will serve as the City’s next Fire Chief, effective September 1, 2026. Seymour has more than two decades of fire and emergency medical services […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 8/3/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/24/26 Downtown Project Update
Good afternoon! Next week’s schedule in Central Square will be similar to what we saw this week: Expected work Expected parking impacts Expected traffic impacts The biggest change next week […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/27/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
Property Tax Exemptions and Credits Recently Updated
The City supports numerous property tax exemptions and credits, many of which were recently updated for amounts, values, income limits, and asset limits. View the Assessing Department web page listing […]
New DMV Blue Envelope Program to Help Drivers with Communication Challenges
What is the Blue Envelope Program? According to NH DOT, “the Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate safer and more effective communication between law enforcement and individuals who may have communication […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/20/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/17/26 Downtown Project Update
Good Afternoon, The Downtown Infrastructure Project is officially underway! Over the past week, Liberty Utilities has begun replacing older gas lines on the west side of Central Square. That work will continue next […]
Central Square Traffic Pattern Change – 7/15/26
On Wednesday, July 15, the slip lane from Central Square to West Street (outbound direction) will be closed as Liberty Utilities continues their work. Motorists that wish to access West […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/13/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/9/2026 Downtown Project Update
Thank you to all of the neighbors, business owners, and elected officials who came out for our 2nd monthly “Coffee and Hard Hats” meeting for the Downtown Project. Here is […]
Construction Projects and Updates: Week of 7/6/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]