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 […]
Department: Mayor
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 […]
Constitution Week Proclamation- September 17, 2024
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 […]
Co-op Month Proclamation- October 3, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
Recognition of Alan Rumrill- July 18th, 2024
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]