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Spring Water System Flushing Resumes 4/20/25

The City of Keene Public Works Department will continue its annual spring water main flushing program on Sunday, April 20th at 10:00 PM. Work will take place overnight from 10:00 […]

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 Join us to Green up Keene! Green Up Keene is an annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene! This year’s event is […]

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: Final Design Approved – Construction to begin in spring 2026 In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the “Multilane Hybrid” conceptual design for the Downtown […]

Roadway Safety Action Plan

The City of Keene is developing a comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from roadway crashes. This effort is being funded in part by […]

Maintenance Parking Bans

CURRENT STATUS: No Parking Ban Today *View the overnight parking lot options and be sure to park in the right lot on the right night. Parking Ban Notifications Get Notified when a […]

Parking Ban Q&A

Parking Ban Rules – Questions and Answers When do the new rules start?The new rules are in effect now.  Overnight, on-street parking is no longer banned every day between November […]

Leaf Collection 2024

Leaf Collection 2024 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule Leaf Collection Info: There is no daily schedule provided. Please have your leaves raked to the edge of your lawn by the date […]

Water/Sewer Rates

Water/Sewer Rates Your water and sewer bills are sent out four times a year, based on quarterly readings. All revenue collected through water and sewer bills remains in the water […]

Downtown Infrastructure Project Update

The MSFI meeting to be scheduled in December will be a public meeting, and it is likely the final opportunity for public input in the design process. When the meeting date […]

RV Dump Station

RV Dump Station Did you know the City of Keene has a FREE RV Dump Station? The general public is allowed to dump their RV waste at the WWTP free of […]

Household Hazardous Waste Information

Household Hazardous Waste Information Spring 2025 HHW Collection Schedule The City of Keene has coordinated with our contractor, North Ward Environmental Services, for mover’s Household Hazardous Waste collection dates over […]

Divisions

Divisions Administration The Public Works Administration provides overall management and leadership for the Public Works Department. Administration is composed of the Public Works Director, two Assistant Public Works Directors/Division Heads, […]

Public Works FAQ’S

FAQ’S Expand the questions below to see more information. Don’t see an answer that you’re looking for? Contact our office:

Public Works

Keene’s Public Works Department is committed to delivering essential services that promote public health, safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable community development. With a focus on efficiency, innovation, and customer service, […]

New Winter Parking Rules

On-Street Parking Will Only Be Prohibited During Storms The City of Keene is introducing new winter weather on-street parking rules, effective immediately.  Vehicles can now be parked on the street […]