Recycling Center Fees & Info
Recycling Center Fees & Info NOTE: The Keene Recycling Center/Transfer Station will be open from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2026, and will be CLOSED on […]
Department: Public Works
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 […]
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 Green Up Keene is an annual event that brings the community together to help beautify Keene. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. […]
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 […]
Roadway Safety Action Plan
The purpose of the City’s comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from roadway crashes. This effort is being funded in part by a […]
Keene Parking Bans
CURRENT STATUS: Line Painting Parking Bans: Wednesday, 6/3/26, 10PM-6AM & Thursday 6/4/26, 10PM-6AM There will be a parking ban on the following streets/parking lots to facilitate line painting. No parking […]
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 2025
Leaf Collection 2025 2025 Weekly Leaf Collection Schedule *Leaf collection for Court Street, Main Street (Central Square to Rt. 101), Summer Street and Washington Street will take place on Wednesday, […]