City Announces Resignation of Fire Chief
PRESS RELEASEKeene, NH, April 15, 2024 Keene’s Fire Chief, Donald Farquhar, has resigned from the City to return to his hometown in Connecticut. Chief Farquhar was hired in October of […]
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City Events and Commemorations for April 2024
Now in my fourth month as Mayor, I recognize the importance of honoring national, state, ethnic, and organizational events. We’ve gone through Martin Luther King Day, Black American History Month, […]
City Announces Hiring of Fire Marshal
Rick Wood Brings Extensive Experience To The New Role Aimed at Improving City Inspections Services and Systems Keene, NH, April 9, 2024: Keene’s Fire Department and Community Development Department work […]
Mayor Honors Dr. Melinda Asbury of Monadnock Family Services
Recognition of Dr. Melinda “Mindy” Asbury The new location of MFS is an outstanding facility for delivery of mental health and counseling services. It is one that people outside of […]
Downtown Infrastructure Project January 2024 Update
What’s next with the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement & Reconstruction Project? In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the Multilane Hybrid concept for the Downtown Infrastructure Project that will replace aging […]
Mayor Kahn’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Comments
I had the honor to introduce Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries at our Keene MLK Jr. Day recognition events. His work emphasizes rehabilitation and reentry for those living at […]
Signs On Public Property Not Allowed
There are many signs currently placed on public property, including campaign signs. They are showing up in roundabouts, parks, sidewalks, along the roadside, etc. This is not permitted and can […]
Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise Locally
January 4, 2024 Local wastewater is tested to monitor the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19 as well as Flu and RSV, and this helps determine if levels in […]
Mayor Kahn’s 2024 Inauguration Address
Mayor Jay Kahn’s Inauguration AddressJanuary 4, 2024 A not so funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum, COVID caught up with me. But after some quick […]
Island Street Bridge Closure 4/24/23
On Monday, April 24, 2023, the Island Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Access to Pearl Street from Winchester Street will also be restricted. This initial closure is needed to […]
Winchester Street – Construction Resumes 3/27/23
On Monday, March 27, 2023, construction will resume for the Winchester Street Reconstruction Project. Initial work includes installation of flashing pedestrian beacons to allow customers to safely cross Winchester Street from […]
Winchester Street 3/31/23 Update
On Monday, April 3, 2023, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will put the Key Road roundabout into service by installing barrels around the central island and restricting incoming roads to […]
Downtown Improvements Project Informational Update
PROJECT SITE LINK: Visit the project website for indepth information, data, presentations, and additional helpful project insight. A City Council Workshop for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction Project […]
Winchester Street Temporary Traffic Updates
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will be installing granite curbing along the eastern side of Winchester Street and along the driveway to Riverside Plaza. While this […]
Winchester Street Reconstruction Project Update 11/8/22
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will be performing temporary line painting on Winchester Street, Key Road, and the entrance to Riverside Plaza. The temporary signal configuration […]
Excavation Permit Deadline 2022
The City of Keene Public Works Department will be accepting excavation permits for planned, non-emergency work by close of business on Friday, November 18, 2022. Restoration of all pavement and […]
Winchester Street – Traffic Shifts 10/3/22
On Monday, October 3, 2022, the City’s contractor will shift traffic lanes to the east to allow the second phase of 2022 roundabout construction work, which is expected to last about […]
Project Update: Winchester Street Reconstruction
On Monday, July 25, 2022 the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, LLC, will activate the temporary traffic signal at Key Road in the existing configuration. This will allow removal of the existing […]
City of Keene adds an additional Economic Recovery Zone
The Ash Swamp Brook has had the approval designation as an Economic Revitalization Zone. Letter of Tax Credit Approval Revitalization Zone Tax Credits For more details on the Ash Swamp […]
New Parking Payment Portal
Parking Services will be transitioning to Passport, which offers a new payment portal and ticketing system. Once tickets are written, they will be uploaded in real time, allowing for immediate […]