City of Keene

11/06/2026

“Plaid Friday” is a great way to enjoy Keene and support downtown businesses during the construction project. Only 3 Fridays to go (also, Plaid Friday is a free-parking day; time limits still apply). We’ll see you there!

11/03/2026

UPDATE: This work has been postponed to a later date to be determined. Parking will be allowed on Marlboro Street on 11/4/26.

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🚧 PARKING BAN – MARLBORO STREET

A Maintenance parking ban will be in effect tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both sides of Marlboro Street, from Main Street to Eastern Avenue, to allow crews to complete pavement line painting.

🚗 Please move all vehicles off the affected section of Marlboro Street during these hours.

For more information about maintenance and winter parking bans and to sign up for notices for upcoming parking bans, please visit:
https://keenenh.gov/project/parkingban/

11/02/2026

The City of Keene, Hundred Nights, and community partners are preparing for a winter warming shelter starting December 7th at the UCC (to be open through April 5th - contingent upon funding). Please share the December 7th opening date and have individuals call Hundred Nights at (603) 352-5197 for intake.

Additional community financial support and volunteers will be important to sustain the shelter for the full 120-day period.

Details:
https://conta.cc/4sLjw5u

Email from City of Keene Share the December 7 opening date and have individuals call (603) 352-5197 for intake. City of Keene, Hundred Nights, and Community Partners Prepare for Winter Warming Shelter

11/02/2026

The Transportation Heritage Trail new extension from Eastern Ave. to Route 101 is now open!
The Transportation Heritage Trail (THT) is the next chapter in the ongoing
development of Keene's beloved Cheshire Rail Trail System. It picks up where the previously completed Industrial Heritage Trail (IHT) leaves off near Eastern Avenue - extending the trail network southward and reconnecting a historic transportation corridor that once spanned from the Massachusetts border to the Vermont border. The project took shape through a strong partnership between the City of Keene and Pathways for Keene (PFK), a local nonprofit. As early as September 2020, the City of Keene Heritage Commission formally endorsed the project, recognizing its potential to provide recreation, economic, health, and transportation benefits while celebrating Keene's local history and heritage. The City was selected for both a Congressionally Directed Spending grant and a Transportation Alternatives grant, together funding 80% of this phase of the project which constructed approximately one mile of trail from Eastern Avenue to the north side of Route 101. The result is a safe, accessible trail corridor for walkers, cyclists, and the broader community.

10/30/2026

“Plaid Friday” is a great way to enjoy Keene and support downtown businesses during the construction project. Only 4 Fridays to go (also, Plaid Friday is a free-parking day; time limits still apply). We’ll see you there!

10/28/2026

What's up with e-bikes?
Video description: City of Keene employee walks down the street on a sunny day.

10/27/2026

What to expect for the timeline for Central Square.

Video description: Two City of Keene employees stand in the bandstand in Central Square in Keene on a sunny day. Text on screen reads Downtown Project Facts

10/23/2026

“Plaid Friday” is a great way to enjoy Keene and support downtown businesses during the construction project. Only 5 Fridays to go (also, Plaid Friday is a free-parking day; time limits still apply). We’ll see you there!

10/22/2026

The next episode of our podcast, "City of Keene, In Focus" with Asah Cramer, Elizabeth Ferland is out now. This episode features a discussion about the SAFER grant, Kratom products in Keene, dogs at downtown events, and more.
Our goal is to provide a convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with City matters, wherever you are. Check it out at www.KeeneNH.gov/podcast or on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe now and get the facts!

10/22/2026

Trick-or-treating in Keene is Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Help make Halloween fun and safe for everyone:

Adults, stay with young children while trick-or-treating.
Wear bright colors and add reflective tape or glow sticks so drivers can see you.
Carry a flashlight and use sidewalks and crosswalks.
Welcoming trick-or-treaters? Leave your porch light on and keep walkways clear and well lit.
Have fun, stay safe, and have a happy Halloween, Keene!