We’re Clearing Storm Drains – A Little Help Today Can Make a Big Difference
If you’re willing and able, clearing snow and slush from the storm drain near your home or business can be a big help. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing […]
Department: Public Works
Important Information About Sewer Backups
If your sewer backs up, call the City Public Works Department right away. Weekdays 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM: (603) 352-6550Nights, weekends, and holidays: (603) 352-2222 (Keene Police Dispatch) What […]
Recycling Center Fees & Info
Recycling Center Fees & Info The Keene Recycling Center and Transfer Station is located off Route 12, at 55 Old Summit Road, Keene, NH 03431 Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to […]
City of Keene Implements Minimum Charge for Scale-Based Disposal at Transfer Station
The City of Keene Public Works Department has implemented an updated fee policy at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station designed to reduce delays, improve traffic flow, and streamline service […]
Winter Parking Bans – Sign Up For Notifications
Snow is Coming! When inclement weather is in the forecast, the Public Works Director will declare a Winter Weather Parking Ban with at least 6 hours’ advance notice. During a parking […]
New Weight Restrictions on Spring Street and Beaver Street Bridges
Effective December 1, 2025, the City of Keene is implementing weight limits on two existing bridges: Spring Street over Beaver Brook and Beaver Street over Beaver Brook. This is due […]
Downtown Project Ombudsman to Visit Downtown Businesses
George Downing, the Downtown Infrastructure Project Ombudsman, remains available to support our downtown community. George will be holding walk-in hours at the Colonial Theatre lobby on Monday, October 27, from 1:00 PM to […]
Sewer Manhole Replacement Project: Begins Monday, 9/15/25
As part of the City of Keene’s sewer rehabilitation program, GVC Construction will be replacing existing sewer standpipes with standard-size sewer manholes in the East Keene area. The project will begin on Monday, […]
Wastewater Treatment Plant Access Road Guidelines
The City prioritizes public safety and reliable access for its operations. The City of Keene has reopened public access to the Wastewater Treatment Plant access road for limited public recreational […]
Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project Update – 8/28/25
Public Works Director, Don Lussier, provided an update on the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project at the City’s August 27, 2025, Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure Committee (MSFI) meeting. The presentation […]
Road Closure: Island Street
Starting at 7:00 AM on Monday, July 21, 2025, Island Street will be closed to thru traffic for road reconstruction work by the City’s contractor, SUR Construction. This closure will […]
Water Main Break & Boil Water Notice – July 9, 2025
Boil Water Advisory – What To Do Boil Water Advisory – Restaurant Guidance NH DES Information Regarding Potential Health Impacts Update July 12, 2025, 4:35 P.M. – Boil Water Notice […]
New Ombudsman to Foster Open Communications for Downtown Project
Dedicated Liaison to Support Open Dialogue and Responsive Solutions for Businesses and Residents Impacted by Critical Downtown Upgrades Keene, NH – June 2, 2025: The City of Keene is pleased […]
Parking Bans – *New* Scheduled Maintenance
The Public Works Director will declare parking bans as necessary to facilitate overnight street and parking lot maintenance operations. During a ban, no vehicles can be parked overnight on City […]
2025 Road Rehabilitation Project
The City of Keene will begin construction activities for the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Project on Friday, April 18, 2025. This important infrastructure initiative will enhance roadway conditions across multiple neighborhoods, […]
Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Begins Monday, April 7, 2025 As part of the City of Keene sewer rehabilitation program, Insituform Technologies will clean and install liner inside existing sewer mains (pipelines) on the following […]
Green Up Keene
Green Up Keene 2025 Event Totals: Green Up Keene is an annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene! The 2025 event was held on Saturday, April […]
George Street Bridge Project
Welcome! In 2024, the City is planning to reconstruct the George Street Bridge over Beaver Brook. This bridge was built in 1922 and has served the City well. The George Street Bridge is […]
Transportation Heritage Trail
Project Overview The City has approved the proposed design alternatives for the federally-funded Transportation Heritage Trail Project– Phase I. This includes: The Transportation Heritage Trail (THT) long-term goal is to create a continuous […]
Downtown Project
Downtown Infrastructure Project Information Current Phase: Soliciting Contractor Bids In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the “Multilane Hybrid” conceptual design for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project. The Preliminary Design (see presentation slides) […]