Mayor Jay Kahn’s Statement on ICE Activity in Keene, NH
August 11, 2026 Monday’s federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in Keene has heightened concerns about safety of people in our community and the role of our City in […]
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8/7/26 Downtown Project Update: Court Street Detour and Exploratory Work Begin Monday
This week, Liberty Utilities has been working to connect the new pipes on the west and south sides of Central Square to the existing system. This work will continue next […]
Construction Project Updates: Week of 8/10/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of August 10, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
City of Keene Selects Gregory Seymour as Next Fire Chief
Gregory Seymour, Keene’s Deputy Fire Chief, will serve as the City’s next Fire Chief, effective September 1, 2026. Seymour has more than two decades of fire and emergency medical services […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 8/3/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
Bid No. 01-27-03 City Hall 4th Floor Roof Replacement Project
The City of Keene, NH is seeking submissions for Bid No. 01-27-03 City Hall 4th Floor Roof Replacement Project. Project information may be obtained from the City’s website, https://keenenh.gov/finance-purchasing/current-projects -Mandatory […]
7/24/26 Downtown Project Update
Good afternoon! Next week’s schedule in Central Square will be similar to what we saw this week: Expected work Expected parking impacts Expected traffic impacts The biggest change next week […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/27/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 27, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
Property Tax Exemptions and Credits Recently Updated
The City supports numerous property tax exemptions and credits, many of which were recently updated for amounts, values, income limits, and asset limits. View the Assessing Department web page listing […]
New DMV Blue Envelope Program to Help Drivers with Communication Challenges
What is the Blue Envelope Program? According to NH DOT, “the Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate safer and more effective communication between law enforcement and individuals who may have communication […]
Construction Projects and Updates Week of 7/20/26
The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use […]
7/17/26 Downtown Project Update
Good Afternoon, The Downtown Infrastructure Project is officially underway! Over the past week, Liberty Utilities has begun replacing older gas lines on the west side of Central Square. That work will continue next […]