Community Recognition KSC Men’s Basketball
This 2025-26 Basketball season was a rebuilding year following a Division 3 Final 16 appearance last season, and with the loss of the teams 2 leading scorers Octavio Brito, Division […]
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Community Recognition – Dr. Lito Amit
It is an honor to recognize Dr. Lito Amit, a 2026 New Hampshire Union Leader 40 Under Forty honoree, for his outstanding contributions to education, innovation, and our community. Dr. […]
Barbara Tremblay Proclamation- March 14, 2026
On March 14, 2026, Mayor Jay V. Kahn proclaimed “Barbara S. Tremblay Day” to honor a lifelong Keene resident and distinguished educator whose career has spanned over forty years. From […]
Ron Farina Proclamation- March 18, 2026
On March 18, 2026, Mayor Jay V. Kahn officially proclaimed “Ron Farina Day” to celebrate the 88th birthday and extraordinary civic legacy of a lifelong Keene resident. A proud graduate […]
Judy Putnam Proclamation- March 24, 2026
On March 24, 2026, Mayor Jay Kahn officially proclaimed “Judith H. Putnam Day” in honor of Ms. Putnam’s remarkable 34-year tenure on the Keene Public Library Board of Trustees. Since […]
Keene High School 2026 Winter Sports Accolades
Tonight, the Keene City Council honors a few Keene High School Winter Sports athletes who demonstrated outstanding achievements at state competitions. Their awards are the result of years of mentoring […]
Martin Luther King Day Comments at Human Rights Committee’s Community Leaders Breakfast
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 […]
Steve Levy Proclamation- January 15, 2026
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 […]
Mayors Past & Present Story Circle Video Available for Viewing
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 – Become a Member!
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 […]
Doris “Granny D” Haddock Proclamation- January 24, 2025
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 […]
Keene, Ontario Bicentennial Proclamation- January 1, 2025
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, […]
Tree Lighting Proclamation- November 29, 2024
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 […]
Veteran’s Day Proclamation- November 11, 2024
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 […]
KHS Field Hockey Proclamation- November 8th, 2024
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 […]
Recognition of James Rinker, September 19, 2024
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 […]
Recognition of Lily Runez and Peter Runez- August 1, 2024
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 […]
The Friends of the Keene Public Library Proclamation- October 3, 2024
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 […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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 […]
Keene International Festival Proclamation- September 28, 2024
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 […]