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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
City of Keene adds an additional Economic Recovery Zone
The Ash Swamp Brook has had the approval designation as an Economic Revitalization Zone. Letter of Tax Credit Approval Revitalization Zone Tax Credits For more details on the Ash Swamp […]
New Parking Payment Portal
Parking Services will be transitioning to Passport, which offers a new payment portal and ticketing system. Once tickets are written, they will be uploaded in real time, allowing for immediate […]