MLK’s vision for a beloved community was a just, humane, and nonviolent community where everyone is treated with dignity and possesses equal rights. That in a beloved community, people from […]
Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation on January 15th to honor Steve Levy for his nearly five-decade legacy as the owner of Toy City, a Keene landmark since 1972. As Steve […]
In honor of Keene’s 150th anniversary as a city, a special storytelling event occurred on Friday, November 8th. Historian Alan Rumrill presented a short history of how Keene evolved from an […]
Mayor Kahn’s Keene High Youth Council was formed to ensure that student perspectives are incorporated into the City of Keene’s services and plans, and to help young adults in our region […]
Mayor Kahn read a proclamation at Keene State College’s Mason Library in honor of Doris “Granny D” Haddock’s annual birthday celebration on January 24, 2025, urging all citizens to let her […]
Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation to Keene, Ontario in celebration of their bicentennial on January 1st, 2025, to recognize the special bond that exists between our two communities. Two visionary individuals, […]
Mayor Kahn read a proclamation at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Central Square on Friday, November 29th, 2024 encouraging all citizens to continue to attend and celebrate this […]
Mayor Kahn read a proclamation at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony held at the Keene Recreation Center, proclaiming November 11, 2024 Veteran’s Day in Keene and urging all civilians, young and old […]
Mayor Kahn presented the Keene High School Girl’s Field Hockey Team with a proclamation declaring Friday, November 8th, 2024, Keene High School Women’s Field Hockey Day, congratulating the team’s undefeated season […]
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION – JAMES RINKER – NH PRESS ASSOCIATION RECIPIENT Mayor Kahn recognized James Rinker, NH Press Association Recipient. Mr. Rinker is a longtime resident of the Monadnock Region, born […]
I’m guessing you like me are watching USA athletes joining nations around the world in the 24th Olympic games. You may not have noticed that there’s medal competition for women’s […]
Mayor Kahn presented former Mayor, Kendall Lane, and currently the Vice President of the Friends of the Keene Public Library, with a Proclamation declaring October 18–20, 2024 as Friends of […]
It is estimated that 310,000 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and that breast cancer will be the cause of death for over 40,000 […]
Mayor Kahn read a proclamation at the Keene International Festival on September 28, 2024 encouraging all citizens and individuals in our City to learn about the many cultures that are represented […]
On September 17, 2024, Mayor Kahn presented the Daughter’s of the American Revolution with a proclamation to mark the two hundred thirty-seventh anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United […]
Mayor Kahn presented Talee Messenger, Outreach Coordinator of the Monadnock Food Co-Op, with a Proclamation declaring the month of October 2024 a Cooperative Month in the City of Keene, saluting […]
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 […]
Mayor’s Recognition of Alan Rumrill – July 18, 2024 Alan F. Rumrill, executive director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, announced that he will retire on November 1, 2024, […]
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 […]
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, […]
