Category: News

Boston Celtics Proclamation- June 20, 2024

Mayor Kahn read a proclamation before the City Council on June 20th, 2024, in honor of the Boston Celtics 18th championship title. Steve Enright, Keene State College Men’s Basketball Coach, […]

Recognition of Pathways for Keene- June 20, 2024

Mayor Kahn read a proclamation before the City Council on June 20th, 2024, honoring Pathways for Keene (PFK), which has been promoting outdoor recreation, safe transportation alternatives, and environmental stewardship […]

Boston Celtics Proclamation- June 20, 2024

Mayor Kahn read a proclamation before the City Council on June 20th, 2024, in honor of the Boston Celtics 18th championship title. Steve Enright, Keene State College Men’s Basketball Coach, […]

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 […]

City of Keene at 150 Years and Beyond

City of Keene at 150 Years and Beyond   The City of Keene, NH, celebrates its 150th anniversary of being incorporated as a City this May, a fact recognized at its […]

Water and Science Fair 2024

On Wednesday May 8th, the Keene Recreation Center hosted a regional New Hampshire State Water Science Fair competition among fourth graders from four elementary schools – Gilsum, Harrisville, and Symonds […]

Recognition of Ann Hendersen – May 2, 2024

Ann Henderson Recognition – May 2, 2024 For 33 of Ann Henderson’s 37 years in Keene, she has established an interior design business.  Initially, Ann operated out of her home […]

Mayor recognizes Kathy Collinsworth

FIRST INAUGURAL NONPROFIT LEADER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT 2023 Kathy Collinsworth became the Monadnock Humane Society’s (MHS) executive director in 2016 following six years as executive director of the Monadnock […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]