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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]