05/20/2026 – Historic District Commission Meeting

The Keene Historic District Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall to conduct a hearing on the following proposal:

HDC-26-01 – Major Project Application: Applicant: St. James Episcopal Church; Owner: Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of NH; Proposed installation of a 54-panel rooftop solar energy system at 44 West St (TMP #575-034-000). Waivers from sec. 22.6.3.C.2 for slate roof replacement with metal and sec. 22.6.3.C.4 for chimney removal are requested. Property is ranked as a Primary Resource in the DT-C District.

This application is available for public review at City Hall on the 4th floor, 3 Washington St between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm. The full agenda and supporting materials will be posted online one week before the meeting on the Historic District Commission webpage at https://keenenh.gov/historic-district-commission/.