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 […]
News
Expanding Connection to Nature: The Outdoor Gear Library
This article appeared on the Cheshire County Conservation District website on May 3, 2024. Expanding Connection to Nature: The Outdoor Gear Library by Benee Hershon In the spring of 2023, […]
Recognition of Ann Hendersen – May 2, 2024
Ann Henderson Recognition – May 2, 2024 For 33 of Ann Henderson’s 37 years in Keene, she has established an interior design business. Initially, Ann operated out of her home […]
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 […]
Current Utility Billing Cycle Impact on Invoice Amount
Due to a delay in meter reading and billing in order to allow for the conversion to a new system, this quarter’s invoices may be higher than normal. This is […]
City Announces Resignation of Fire Chief
PRESS RELEASEKeene, NH, April 15, 2024 Keene’s Fire Chief, Donald Farquhar, has resigned from the City to return to his hometown in Connecticut. Chief Farquhar was hired in October of […]
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, […]
City Announces Hiring of Fire Marshal
Rick Wood Brings Extensive Experience To The New Role Aimed at Improving City Inspections Services and Systems Keene, NH, April 9, 2024: Keene’s Fire Department and Community Development Department work […]
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 […]
Downtown Infrastructure Project January 2024 Update
What’s next with the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement & Reconstruction Project? In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the Multilane Hybrid concept for the Downtown Infrastructure Project that will replace aging […]
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 […]
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 […]