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 […]
News
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 […]
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 […]