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 […]
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Signs On Public Property Not Allowed
There are many signs currently placed on public property, including campaign signs. They are showing up in roundabouts, parks, sidewalks, along the roadside, etc. This is not permitted and can […]
Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise Locally
January 4, 2024 Local wastewater is tested to monitor the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19 as well as Flu and RSV, and this helps determine if levels in […]
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 […]
Island Street Bridge Closure 4/24/23
On Monday, April 24, 2023, the Island Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Access to Pearl Street from Winchester Street will also be restricted. This initial closure is needed to […]
Winchester Street – Construction Resumes 3/27/23
On Monday, March 27, 2023, construction will resume for the Winchester Street Reconstruction Project. Initial work includes installation of flashing pedestrian beacons to allow customers to safely cross Winchester Street from […]
Winchester Street 3/31/23 Update
On Monday, April 3, 2023, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will put the Key Road roundabout into service by installing barrels around the central island and restricting incoming roads to […]
Downtown Improvements Project Informational Update
PROJECT SITE LINK: Visit the project website for indepth information, data, presentations, and additional helpful project insight. A City Council Workshop for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction Project […]
Winchester Street Temporary Traffic Updates
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will be installing granite curbing along the eastern side of Winchester Street and along the driveway to Riverside Plaza. While this […]
Winchester Street Reconstruction Project Update 11/8/22
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the City’s contractor, BUR Construction, will be performing temporary line painting on Winchester Street, Key Road, and the entrance to Riverside Plaza. The temporary signal configuration […]
Excavation Permit Deadline 2022
The City of Keene Public Works Department will be accepting excavation permits for planned, non-emergency work by close of business on Friday, November 18, 2022. Restoration of all pavement and […]
Winchester Street – Traffic Shifts 10/3/22
On Monday, October 3, 2022, the City’s contractor will shift traffic lanes to the east to allow the second phase of 2022 roundabout construction work, which is expected to last about […]