This story was updated to include new information COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office reported a severe injury traffic crash at approximately 3:17 p.m near Township Road 170 in White Eyes Township was traveling south when he lost control of his vehicle and went off the right edge of the roadway struck an embankment of a driveway and came to rest on the opposite side of the driveway Brehm was transported to the MedFlight base at the Richard Downing Airport and then flown to Genesis Hospital in Zanesville for what was deemed life-threatening injuries he was in stable condition according to Genesis Hospital Assisting on scene were Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services West Lafayette Fire Department and Prince's Wrecker Service pause their lunch order preparations for a portrait on Thursday morning in Keene Bakes Deli and Cakes offers a variety of pastries and desserts at the front counter as seen Thursday morning in downtown Keene Bakes Deli and Cakes in Keene opened under co-owners Brittiny and John Walker in August 2023 looks on as Manager Holly Bond takes a lunch order over the phone on Thursday morning in Keene in Keene has both sweet and savory offerings including co-owners John and Brittiny Walker prepare lunch orders at the deli on Thursday morning in Keene Bakes Deli and Cakes offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches cuts a peach bourbon cheesecake on Thursday morning in Keene makes a sheet cake on Thursday morning in Keene B Bakes Deli and Cakes customers waiting in the frenetic Friday line to get a taste of one of Brittiny Walker’s cinnamon rolls might not realize they gobble up the pastries in a fraction of the time it takes the self-taught baker to mix the dough the 37-year-old’s “cinnamon roll Fridays” have drawn a crowd at 8 a.m on the one day a week when the restaurant she co-owns with her husband one of her countless new specialty flavors accompanies the traditionally flavored and frosted rolls a batch of four dozen was gone in 15 minutes The sweet side of the eatery on Washington Street is Brittiny’s domain but when it comes to the savory sandwiches The 43-year-old said he is inclined to ask his food partners if they have new ingredients has even derived inspiration from commercials The Windy City staple featured celery salt a poppy seed bun and an all-beef hotdog straight from Chicago “I’m not just pigeon-holed to food distributors that are around here,” John said I will go out of my way to make sure that we have different stuff “I don’t put out anything that I wouldn’t eat.” The Keene residents’ love of food predates B Their space previously held a beloved local eatery Brittiny’s cinnamon rolls are accompanied by numerous other confections including cupcakes and artfully decorated cakes John’s repertoire includes sandwiches like “the 28 Washington,” which features sliced ham and “the princess,” which features fresh mozzarella Brittiny’s and John’s skills in the kitchen earned them best new business of the year and best bakery in the The Sentinel’s 2024 Monadnock Choice Awards Planning where they eat is just one element of vacations the fruits of Brittiny’s labor sat in a glass display case atop the tall B Cupcakes iced to pointed top held swirly mounds almost the same size as the cakes themselves John could be seen in the open kitchen hard at work cooking it was not very long after the world began inching its way toward a new normal following COVID-19-related restrictions While some might have shied away from the prospect of opening a business with 4-year-old twins at home we’re gonna go all in and just figure it out.” “But [we’ve] always been kind of risk-takers,” he said Brittiny taught preschool at the Child Development Center at Keene State for 10 years and John worked for the Texas-based Shiner Beer and during that time had the opportunity to eat a wide variety of food and the Italian staples he grew up with during travels to New York and Boston “I couldn’t tell you what my favorite thing is,” John said just the variation of the same thing from many places.” I think that’s where I kind of learned to make everything differently,” he said “If I have a special … somebody’s running the same special down the road mine’s going to be completely different than theirs.” The reprieve from days and nights on the road made John realize he was ready for something different “I didn’t want to live out of a suitcase,” he said Brittiny recalled her husband wondering “what could we do different?” While the pandemic-era hobby came and went for many and led to the popular cinnamon roll Fridays She tries to come up with a different flavor each week and in the past has tried wedding cake (almond-raspberry) the traditionally flavored swirls were accompanied by her peach cobbler asking me … ‘what’s going to be the flavor?’ ” Sometimes customers pitch her ideas how far she’s come in such a short time,” he said of his wife’s baking prowess “I wouldn’t want to do anything else right now.” Sophia Keshmiri can be reached at 603-283-0725 or skeshmiri@keenesentinel.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight The Attorney General’s Office has released the name of a Keene Police officer involved in an officer-involved shooting last month was shot during an incident near the intersection of Baker and Colby streets The incident reportedly occurred as members of the Keene Police Department were responding to the area after receiving a 911 call reporting a person in distress Officers arrived to find Costa outside with a weapon the Attorney General’s Office said in a statement Dube has approximately three years of law enforcement experience Costa was treated for the gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in stable condition No further information is expected to be released until a report regarding the incident and Dube’s use of force is completed by the AG’s office Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today An early-morning fire Friday destroyed a home that was being built in West Keene Keene’s fire marshal is investigating what caused a fire that destroyed a home under construction on Dale Drive in West Keene on Friday according to Deputy Fire Chief Greg Seymour on Monday to comment on whether the blaze is being considered suspicious Fire personnel were called to the scene Friday around 4:40 a.m firefighters found heavy fire throughout the home-in-progress according to a news release the Keene Fire Department issued Monday morning Firefighters had the scene under control in about 10 minutes but the wood-frame home was deemed a total loss and the fire did another $50,000 worth of damage to another home and fencing Firefighters took a defensive approach to the fire after learning the building was unoccupied In a dense neighborhood where houses are only about 15 feet apart the fire put several other structures at risk who said firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other homes although one adjacent house took some damage due to its proximity to the fire Nineteen Keene firefighters responded to the early-morning fire Abigail Ham can be reached at 603-355 8554 or aham@keenesentinel.com Tuesday, May 6, 1975 Read moreThis day in history, May 6 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or 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(MyKeeneNow) The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office on Monday publicly named the Keene police officer involved in last week’s shooting that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized.adButlerLazyLoad("546041187620244360",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); a three-year veteran of the Keene Police Department fired a single shot that struck Cullen Costa in the chest during an encounter on April 29 near the intersection of Baker and Colby Streets Costa was transported to a local hospital where he continues to receive treatment and is listed in stable condition Details about what led up to the shooting have not yet been disclosed The Attorney General’s office said the investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released until a full report on the use of force is finalized Speicher are leading the inquiry.adButlerLazyLoad("1572241060770105864",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); Authorities ID man in officer-involved shooting in Keene – My Keene Now Nicole Colson is the editor-in-chief of MyKeeneNow A vacant Keene home under renovation was destroyed in an early morning fire causing $375K in damages and prompting a multi-town firefighter response Keene police officer Jake Dube identified in April 29 shooting that left Cullen Costa hospitalized; investigation into the incident is ongoing Brattleboro police are investigating a South Main Street shooting that left one man hospitalized and temporarily closed nearby roads Saturday night Eric Gagne joins My Keene Now & Next to preview Keene’s Thing in the Spring festival Keene City Council approves traffic changes and hears updates on downtown projects and the 2025-26 budget at May 1 meeting Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation to Sam Jackson of the Bicycle Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee to proclaim May to be “Bike Month” in the City of Keene and encouraged all citizens to celebrate our city as a walkable and bikeable community by commuting to work and around their neighborhoods by bicycle or by walking The City of Keene is a Bicycle Friendly Community that recognizes bicycling as an integral part of a multi-modal transportation system and has appointed a Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway Advisory Committee Bicycling can replace driving for short trips thereby helping the region conserve energy Bicycling to work is good for your health – as part of an overall program recommended in a report on workplace wellness by the National Center on Health The City of Keene Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway Advisory Committee (BPPAC) Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation and other public and private groups and individuals have worked together to promote commuting by bicycle throughout the month of May As a result of the City’s and these groups’ efforts Keene once again is recognized nationally as a SILVER Bicycle Friendly Community The Kiwanis Club is holding their annual Kool Wheels event for Kids on May 3rd the League of American Bicyclists is bringing a Smart Cycling Class to the Keene Public Library on May 10th and the second monthly Community Bike Ride will take place on May 17th KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) An early morning fire tore through a vacant home on Dale Drive Friday leaving the structure in ruins and causing damage to a neighboring property Fire crews from Keene and several surrounding communities battled the blaze for more than three hours before bringing it fully under control.adButlerLazyLoad("490879653643610820",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); alerting the Keene Fire Department to a house fire at 66 Dale Drive reporting heavy flames and immediate threats to nearby homes bringing the total response to 19 Keene firefighters and two mutual aid personnel With flames engulfing the wood-frame house and the structure showing signs of collapse firefighters mounted an aggressive defensive attack using exterior hoses and hydrants to contain the blaze According to Deputy Fire Chief Gregory Seymour no crews entered the building due to the rapidly deteriorating conditions was unoccupied at the time and undergoing renovations.adButlerLazyLoad("1252184924680072110",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); The fire also damaged an adjacent property and fencing with combined losses estimated at $375,000 The burned house alone is valued at $325,000 and is considered a total loss and Swanzey joined Keene crews in the response along with personnel from Cheshire County Ambulance and utility crews from Eversource The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Keene Fire Marshal Richard Wood is asking anyone with information to reach out at fire-marshal@keenenh.gov.adButlerLazyLoad("67488472595282555",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 5/1/2025 9:54:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Mayor Kahn presented a proclamation to Carrah Fisk-Hennessy is the fifteenth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by the National Park Trust held annually on the third Saturday of May Kids to Parks Day empowers kids and encourages families to get outdoors and visit local parks We should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat issues of childhood obesity Kids to Parks Day will broaden children’s appreciation for nature and outdoors Kids to Parks Day will recognize the importance of recreating responsibly while enjoying the benefits of the outdoors one of the streets where the city of Keene has recently being doing road rehabilitation work The city of Keene plans to make repairs to Russell Street A car drives around potholes on Winchester Street on Monday afternoon in Keene The city plans to make repairs to this stretch of the street between Main Street and the Ashuelot River A pedestrian crosses Winchester Street on Monday afternoon in Keene The city plans to make repairs to the stretch of this street between Main Street and the Ashuelot River in the coming months A car drives over potholes on Winchester Street on the stretch of the road where the city plans to make repairs in the coming months Construction crews are making their way through the streets of Keene as part of two road-repair programs the city rolls out annually One is a longstanding initiative to mend roads in poor shape and the second aims to keep others in good condition for longer Once the roughly $1.7 million in work is complete along the 4 to 6 miles of streets included in this year’s programs drivers will notice smoother and newer-looking roads Work on the many streets slated for maintenance could be done by as early as July 1 though Public Works Director Don Lussier said it could take until Aug though at times some streets could be open to only one lane of alternating traffic is being used to restore 18 roads through one of the initiatives This work kicked off roughly two weeks ago with Bank Street will continue to repave and complete repairs on several other roads over the course of the next few months Wheelock Street and a portion of Winchester Street from Main Street to the Ashuelot River Thornton and Warren,” Ruoff said in late April Work on Winchester Street and Russell Street could come later this month “We need to juggle both Winchester Street and Russell Street with gas main installation So we may wait on those until probably the end of May,” Ruoff said said Keene’s Road Rehabilitation Program has likely existed “as long as we’ve had roads.” Plans for the initiative are made long ahead of time with roads being scheduled for repairs five to six years in advance “Once a road is within two or three years of being we really try not to shift anything around people start getting excited about their roads getting paved Crews are also chipping away at less extensive maintenance to be done on several streets through another initiative This project kicked off in 2018 in an effort to reduce the wear and tear on Keene streets The roughly $550,000 to be spent will cover road-preservation projects on Gilsum Street South Sullivan Road and West Street from Park Avenue to Base Hill Road but through less expensive techniques than those used in the Road Rehabilitation Project but the intent of that is to treat roads that are still in very good condition with low-cost treatments that will extend their life keep them in good condition for longer,” Lussier said residents could notice crews performing this work “Most people will see the trucks in front of their house although he noted this won’t be all at once and then a week later they’ll see a crew out there .. a couple weeks later they’ll see the paving happening we would allow some roads to deteriorate a little bit more than others before they get repaved So the idea is the heavy traffic roads … our main arteries those roads we try to keep in a little bit better condition,” he said wait a little bit longer to pave those and try to get a little more mileage out of them.” Kelley Cady aims to make Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating a place where everyone feels welcome and can move safely and comfortably The studio opened last month in the 310 Marlboro St Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating is one of several businesses that opened in the building at 310 Marlboro St who owns Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating was offering services out of her home prior to opening at 310 Marlboro St is among the newest arrivals to 310 Marlboro St in Keene advertises the opening of Olive Branch Wellness' new location in the building sound therapy and coaching center is one of several businesses that opened in the building this spring At least three more businesses moved into the 310 Marlboro St Three more businesses — a bicycle repair shop and a Pilates studio — have opened this spring in what was once a paintbrush factory on Marlboro Street in Keene The Cycle Sanctuary opened May 1 in Suite 195 The bicycle repair shop is a culmination of 25 years of study by Joshua Berntsen a Keene bike tech who has worked at local shops like Norm’s Ski & Bike Shop on Martell Court and the former Banagan’s Bicycle Shop where Local Burger and Madame Sherri’s are now Bernsten had been doing repairs out of his garage as a hobby before securing the shop space “I quickly realized that there was a bigger need than hobbying so I needed to get some real shop space,” he said Berntsen is a leader in the Keene cycling community He coordinates the “fool rides” several times a year where cyclists get together to enjoy local trails and views Finding an affordable shop space was a challenge but Berntsen is now settled at 310 Marlboro He also has a limited supply of used bikes for sale Berntsen said the best way to get in touch is to give him a call at 603-757-9842 The Cycle Sanctuary is joined at 310 Marlboro by Olive Branch Wellness and Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating Studio a coaching business formerly based in West Chesterfield sound therapy and coaching for kids and parents The owner of Olive Branch Wellness was not immediately available for comment Monday Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating opened in April reformer and mat group classes and intuitive eating coaching owner Kelley Cady was offering services out of her home prior to the move to 310 Marlboro St Armed with a bachelor’s degree in movement science and many years’ experience in the fitness world Cady aims to create a space where anyone can come to participate in Pilates safely and in a way that facilitates their peace She got into Pilates after injuring her back about a decade ago Cady said she earned a Polestar Pilates certification and became a certified intuitive eating counselor she decided to expand to offer group classes and 310 Marlboro happened to have a perfect space available Newcomers can join the experience at Thrive 310 by scheduling a free “discovery call” or meeting with Cady or registering for an introductory Pilates package that includes three private sessions Cady said people who have experience using Pilates equipment and who aren’t looking for a personalized plan can feel free to register for a group class right away one-on-one program for people looking to heal their relationships with their bodies and make peace with food Although not everyone who does Pilates with Cady will take the intuitive eating course Cady said her Pilates classes are intended to be a place of “amazing peace” away from “diet culture.” It’s not like the Pilates videos influencers post on social media “Any person of any shape or age can do Pilates with me .. Pilates should be so inviting for every single person Construction work started on the building at 310 Marlboro St funded in part by a $3 million grant from InvestNH a program aimed at addressing the statewide housing shortage the developer said the building would hold 57 new housing units The development’s website said Monday current available space includes individual offices suites and multi-purpose spaces for manufacturing Game Recap: Softball | 5/1/2025 7:35:00 PM Thanks for visiting Keene city councilors will begin discussing next week a $85,978,644 operating budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year which makes up the bulk of the budget and dictates the tax rate compared to the $52,419,200 figure councilors approved last year The plan calls for $30,291,365 to be raised from taxes This is expected to raise the city’s portion of the rate to $13.59 per $1,000 of assessed value City Manager Elizabeth Ferland said wages are driving this year’s proposed budget increase According to a news release issued by the city this includes wages both for non-union employees and that were negotiated for unionized employees City staff presented the new operating budget proposal at Thursday’s Keene City Council meeting Councilors will approve a budget in June that will take effect July 1 The proposed city tax rate is up from the $13.45 figure approved last year and Ferland told a Sentinel reporter this increase is relatively modest compared to in other communities She noted staff worked hard to keep the tax impact low Rising property taxes driven largely by general inflation and increases in health insurance costs were a contentious issue during town and school district meetings in March Ferland said she feels the proposed city budget is a good one and that she has received positive feedback from councilors She said she has also heard concerns about the half-million dollars needed to keep on four new firefighters as the department experiences rising call volumes Councilors have previously deliberated this issue and unanimously agreed more personnel are a necessity organization and personnel committee will discuss the budget at meetings next Tuesday and Thursday Monday, May 5, 1975 Read moreThis day in history, May 5 We are delighted to announce that the 45th Medieval and Renaissance Forum will take place in person on Friday This year’s conference considers the Global Turn in all elements of our field—Medieval Studies we also welcome papers on any and every topic related to the Middle Ages or the Renaissance as well as papers on medievalism We plan to hold the 45th Annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum in person with a limited number of virtual presentations We welcome abstracts (one page or less) from faculty we ask that you obtain a faculty member’s approval and sponsorship Graduate students are eligible for consideration for the South Wind Graduate Student Paper Award upon submission of their essays by March 1 The winner of the South Wind Graduate Student Paper Award will win $100 to be used for registration and/or travel expenses to the 46th Annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum (travel expenses including but not limited to transportation to and from the conference and accommodations while in Keene) The winner of the South Wind Graduate Student Paper Award will be announced at lunch on Friday Please submit abstracts and full contact information on the Google form This year’s keynote speaker is Angela Jane Weisl Professor of English at Seton Hall University who will speak about “Spanning the Globe: Getting Global in Medievalism and Medieval Studies” Angela Jane Weisl is Professor of English at Seton Hall University A scholar of both Medieval Studies and Medievalism she is the author of Conquering the Reign of Femeny: Gender and Genre in Chaucer’s Romance The Persistence of Medievalism: Narrative Adventures in Contemporary Culture of Medievalisms: Making the Past in the Present co-edited with Robert Squillace came out from Boydell and Brewer in 2024 tentatively titled Global Medievalisms and the Contest of Space Presenters and early registration: March 15 we look forward to greeting returning and first-time participants to Keene Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns: Home » Public Works » Green Up Keene Green Up Keene is an annual event in which the community comes together to help beautify Keene If you are still interested in participating There will be a drive-thru supply pickup at Keene Public Works (located at 350 Marlboro Street) from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Supplies can also be picked up beforehand by coordinating with Andrea Bixby at 603-352-6550 or abixby@keenenh.gov several hundred people turn out during Green Up Keene weekend and the days surrounding it to help clean up Keene’s streets The difference it makes is very noticeable and it is a great community-building effort The Highway Division will place dumpsters around the City prior to the event and will drive around the following Monday to pick up trash that has been collected by volunteers and placed in the blue “NH the Beautiful” bags A map of participating groups and the areas that they have adopted is available here. Areas on the map in green have already been adopted for this year areas in tan are reserved for returning volunteers until April 18 and all other areas are currently still available take a look at the map and choose a spot that is near and dear to you and email Andrea to claim it – or just show up on Saturday the 26th and we’ll send you to an area that needs attention Andrea Bixby, Office Manager at Public Works, is our volunteer coordinator. For event details or questions, contact Andrea at 603-352-6550 or abixby@keenenh.gov or fill out the form below Check out this video set to the tune of “Jailhouse Rock” with vocals by Eric Swope Home » Parks & Recreation » Cemeteries To search Keene’s Cemeteries, please click here For questions regarding Cemetery fees and guidelines start here Home » Public Works » Divisions The Public Works Administration provides overall management and leadership for the Public Works Department Administration is composed of the Public Works Director two Assistant Public Works Directors/Division Heads The Engineering Division has a staff of 5 employees The Engineering Division provides capital project planning and administration for the City infrastructure systems Permit Applications Current Engineering Projects The Fleet Division is responsible for the procurement and repair of the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet which includes 266 vehicles/equipment The Fleet Division is staffed with 4 technicians servicing an average of 3.1 vehicles per day The Highway Division is staffed with 23 full-time employees and is responsible for the maintenance of the City’s transportation infrastructure which includes 52 miles of sidewalks and several miles of multi-use trails and bridges.  The Laboratory is State-accredited for drinking water bacteria analysis.  It is fully equipped with sophisticated instrumentation for testing drinking water The Solid Waste Division provides efficient and environmentally-sensitive management of the municipal solid waste stream for the community The Division provides processing of refuse and construction debris and other assorted materials at the Recycling Center The Keene Recycling Center/Transfer Station is open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00-1:00 PM Rates and Fees Directions Household Hazardous Waste Information and Schedules The WWTP is open from 6:45 AM-2:45 PM The general public is allowed to dump their RV waste at the WWTP free of charge Directions Aaron Costa – Assistant Public Works Director/Operations Manager of Drinking Water and Waste Water FacilitiesChristian Tarr – Utility Maintenance ManagerAndrew Keyser – Lab ManagerZachary Adams – Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator: General questions on septic receiving The Water/Sewer Division is made up of six complimentary focus areas that work together to support the City’s mission of providing clean water for use in drinking and commercial/industrial activities in the City of Keene and the North Swanzey Water and Fire Precinct Employees who operate and maintain the City’s water and sewer system are part of six complimentary focus areas that work together to support the City’s mission of providing clean water for use in drinking Game Recap: Softball | 4/26/2025 1:49:00 AM | Ryan Hearn Thanks for visiting Home » Keene City Clerk » Elections & Voting LINK TO NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – STATE GENERAL/PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS Sample ballots are not yet available for these elections The Clerk’s office is open from 8:00 a.m The School Administrative Unit 29 will hold the following election: Information about school-related voting (including absentee ballots) can be obtained by contacting SAU 29 directly Ward 1    Ward 2 Ward 3    Ward 4    Ward 5 The City Clerk’s Office accepts voter registrations from Keene residents Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM up to 6 to 13 days before an election To register you must be able to prove identity If you are unable to stop by during open registration there are other registration opportunities such as voter drives at a Checklist Supervisor’s session or on election day at the polls More about qualifications to Register in New Hampshire With the recent passage of House Bill 1569 voters in NH are no longer able to sign an affidavit to prove their qualifications to register Please review the guidance provided below for further information IDENTITY: Various forms of photo ID may be accepted to confirm identity or some other reasonable proof of identity may be provided or some other document listing name and date of birth may be provided Passport will provide proof of citizenship or one of the different forms issued by the United States Department of State such as a “Consular Report of Birth Abroad,” “Certification of Birth Abroad,” or “Certificate of Citizenship,” may be provided DOMICILE: A person who possesses one of the following qualified documents identifying their name and address must present that document when applying: a NH driver’s license or Non-driver ID card a picture ID issued by the United States government that contains a current address or tax document.  Applicants not possessing one of the qualified domicile proof documents listed above may sign an attestation form and provide alternative documentation confirming domicile may present any reasonable documentation of having established a physical presence at the place claimed as domicile having an intent to make that place their domicile and having taken a verifiable act to carry out that intent Any questions regarding needed documentation can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office For more information about voting in the State of New Hampshire and how recent laws affect you, please visit the  State of New Hampshire Secretary of State’s website for further details To view your voter information (party registration, polling place location and absentee ballot status), please visit the State of New Hampshire Secretary of State’s website.  The City of Keene is broken into five separate Wards To view what streets are assigned to each Ward click here Please click here to view a City Ward Map Blastos Community Room400 Marlboro Street(adjacent to Keene Police Department) Ward 3: Keene Middle School167 Maple Avenue Ward 5: Monadnock Covenant Church90 Base Hill Road Please click here to view a map of the polling locations in Keene Please click on the applicable link below to download an absentee ballot 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NOTE: If you are requesting an Absentee Ballot for a partisan election please be sure to indicate whether you want a Republican or Democratic Ballot Please contact your city or town clerk to confirm your party affiliation Follow this link to view the status of your pending absentee ballot request. Carefully follow the instructions enclosed with your Ballot After marking your Ballot place it in the small envelope and seal said envelope then sign the affidavit which fits your particular situation After you have signed the proper affidavit with your full name place the envelope containing the ballot into the mailing envelope Affix the proper postage and mail the envelope or personally deliver it to the city or town clerk so that it is received before 5:00 p.m Ballots may only be hand delivered to the city clerk’s office by the voter, or the voter’s designated delivery agent*.  If a ballot is returned by a delivery agent they will be asked to show photo identification and sign an Absentee Ballot Return Form as required by state law (RSA 657:17) PLEASE NOTE: Absentee ballots delivered by mail shall be accepted by the town or city clerk up to 5:00 p.m All delivery agents will be required to complete an Absentee Ballot Return Form and present photo identification.  Any person who votes or attempts to vote using an absentee ballot who is not entitled to vote by absentee ballot shall be guilty of a misdemeanor Election Volunteer FormElection Training Form Home » Keene Public Library » Kids and Teens The Youth Department fosters a lifelong commitment to reading and learning and libraries. We provide materials and services to children and we advocate for these populations and work cooperatively with other youth-serving agencies and organizations We are dedicated to providing access to materials and professional guidance to meet children’s intellectual and curiosity needs and all department users Keene Public Library services for Kids and Teens include young people from birth to age 19 The Children’s Room serves children up through 14 the Teen Area serves young people between 11 and 19 with afterschool programming and the collection is primarily for ages 14 through 19 And check out the Beanstack site to see if there are other seasonal programs Our newest initiative is “Little Makers: Library STEM and Maker Activities for Very Young Learners.” This project is funded through an IMLS grant (#LG-95-18-0191-18) please call the Youth Department at 603-757-1856 The library is your best resource for raising a lifelong learner.   The Keene Public Librarians are a source of valuable advice about books and literacy during those critical early learning years A great place to start is our Early Learning Page. Keene Public Library received a three-year National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Little Makers: Library STEM and Maker Activities for Very Young Learners Keene Public Library has joined the Family Place Libraries™’ national network providing a welcoming community environment with resources to help families nurture their children’s development and early learning during the critical first years of life A Family Place Library works to help ensure all children enter school ready and able to learn For more information, please visit our Family Place Libraries page or call the Youth Department at 603-757-1856 You can sign up for our events and classes online We specialize in developing age-appropriate programming that supports the importance of play and healthy parent/child relationships in early childhood development and learning We also offer special celebrations throughout the year. Sign up for email alerts regarding children’s activities at the library ABC Mouse Early Learning Academy offers an expert-designed preschool With more than 5,000 individual learning activities and 450+ complete lessons along our Step-by-Step Learning Path™ ABCmouse.com encompasses reading and language arts For recommended books, visit Books and Literacy Tips for Babies and Toddlers. Sign your child up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program for extra motivation and fun These recommended digital resources are age-appropriate and may be fun for you and your child to explore together TumbleBook Library books in French and Spanish for language learning and games. A Keene Public Library card number is required to use this program from home Vroom Vroom provides families and caregivers with daily brain-building moments Zero to Three Let’s Play Offers fun activities organized by age and routine for parents to support their young child’s early learning.  Hoopla Keene Public Library can help kids succeed in school Your library serves as an extension of the classroom offering resources students need to succeed Suggestions are available from knowledgeable library staff both online and in person Comforting Reads for Difficult Times Booklist (May 2017) Global Fiction for Middle-Grade Readers     Graphic Novels for K – Grade 2, Grades 3 -5, and Grades 6-8 Historical Fiction for Kids Stories of Immigration Booklist Tough Topics: Inspiring Conversations in Difficult Times (K – Grade 6, combined) Unity, Kindness, Peace (November 2016)     Children’s Notable Lists Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best in children’s books Diverse Book Finder Created with help from Bates College in Maine and the Institute of Museum and Library Services the Diverse BookFinder site offers information on 1,300 picture books to help kids have a more balanced and equal bookshelf NoveList K-8 Plus What should I read next? That can be a tricky question Novelist includes fiction and nonfiction readers’ advisory for children and young adults A Keene Public Library card number is required to access this resource from home American Decades Cross-disciplinary sources for junior and high school students and teachers and general researchers who need to document and analyze contemporary American social history (1900-1999) A Keene Public Library card is required to access this resource from home Experiment Central Provides examples of science projects and experiments that can be replicated for science fairs and other purposes and suggestions on ways to design projects that investigate specific scientific topics and includes detailed descriptions of projects A library card is required to access this resource from home Gale Virtual Reference Library and specialized reference sources for research topics on the arts Meet Libby Did you know Keene Public Library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks You can borrow them instantly using just the device in your hand Get the Libby app for your smartphone or tablet and download ebooks and audiobooks today Transparent Language Online Transparent Language Online provides a fun and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening and writing skills in a foreign language.   Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system including English for speakers of over 30 languages with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home talking picture eBooks in format kids will love TumbleBooks turns picture books into electronic picture books by adding animation Includes fiction and nonfiction readers’ advisory for children and young adults A Keene Public Library card number is required to access this from home UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes Offers detailed comparative essays on major biomes and their component ecosystems Includes entries on land biomes and water biomes and covers climate and the effects of the environment on humans’ culture and economy Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life Hoopla and comics are all available for mobile and online access We also offer special celebrations throughout the year.  Some of our favorite school-age programs include family dances and Maker programs but look at our Public Event Caledar to see what might be your favorites Sign up for email alerts regarding children’s activities at the library Keene Public Library is committed to providing materials and programs specific to the needs and interests of our teen community.  Click here to visit the Keene Public Library’s Teen page to view reading lists and other tools we provide to enrich and enjoy our young adult population Our Youth Librarians are the help you’ll find on using the library and our resources You can call us at 603-352-0157 with a question.  Here are some of the answers to the questions that we are most asked.  For information on why we offer games in the Keene Public Library and help select games, visit our Games and Gaming Page for Parents Games give kids a chance to practice reading kids develop new strategies while playing games and adapting to increasingly difficult levels with a game They learn a range of media literacies beyond basic reading that give them models for navigating our informational world Our most heavily used collections may be Anime In the library’s Youth and Teen sections Librarians are always ready with recommendations for new and long-time fans of the format Online comics can be borrowed through hoopla. Everyone needs to take responsibility and become an excellent online user date, and accuracy of what you read online You should also never give out identifying personal information such as an address More information is available on our Internet Safety Page. Check out a museum pass and experience new adventures at various New England cultural destinations Reservations can be made in person or by phone and all passes must be picked up during library hours The Friends of the Keene Pubilc Library generously provide these Museum Passes for the use of all Keene Public Library cardholders The Keene Public is committed to serving all families including families schooling their children at home Visit our Public Event Calendar to see what events and classes are being offered.  Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Homeschooling families can benefit from Interlibrary Loan ILL allows library customers to request and receive books not owned by the Keene Public Library you can access the circulating book collections of all university and public libraries throughout the United States with ILL Interlibrary Loan is available to Keene Public Library patrons only you can request this service through your local library There is a limit of 3 active requests per person Request a book, video, DVD, audiobook, or sound recording.  Keene Public Library has an extensive collection of parenting books in the Youth Department For suggestions for books to read to a young child or for a child to read independently please visit either the Early Childhood or School Age Child accordion tab on this page For suggestions of books to help parents and others inspire conversations with children going through challenging situations like the death of a loved one, an unexpected move, natural disasters, and more, please visit the resource Tough Topics We also have kits of books on divorce Keene Public Library has a lot to offer teachers and other educators In addition to the library’s comprehensive children’s literature collection educators will find a growing Parenting and Professional Collection in the Youth Department and thousands of print resources.  Keene Public Library has a collection of Big Books available for checkout Put “big books” into the subject heading menu to find these books in Keene-Link These books have a checkout period of four weeks Teachers and care providers can check out a Stories to Go Kit full of materials to share with kids Don’t worry if you can’t get to the library because now the library can come to you Call us at (603) 757-1856 and book an outreach visit to your school Keene Public Library can support your curricula by developing customized booklists and study guides tailored to the unique needs of your students Call the Youth Department at (603) 757-1856 if you need book suggestions.  Keene Public Library cards are free for residents of Keene out-of-town students attending a Keene school full-time are eligible for a free library card Students and their parents or guardians must bring proof of attendance to receive a card for out-of-town students Full-time teachers at any Keene school are eligible for free Keene Public Library cards Holders of Keene Public Library cards can borrow materials from Keene State College The Curriculum Materials Library comprises approximately 16,500 items The CML also has two special collections: The Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) and The Safe Schools collections You can go to Keene State and check out the materials or have them delivered to the Keene Public Library for pickup Home » Public Works » Downtown Project Detailed background information is posted online on the consultant’s website, including utility infrastructure analysis and more.  Use the links at the top of this page to view detailed background information for each of the concepts and designs Contact:Keene Public Works, (603) 352-6550Contact Us Final Design Approved – On January 2 The City Council reviewed and approved the final design of the project the City Council then voted to bid the downtown infrastructure project in the fall of 2025 with construction in 2026 (thus delaying the project one year) and to pursue funding for all phases of the project through the Federal Raise Grant On December 18th, 2024, City staff reviewed the final project design at the City Council’s MSFI Committee public meeting.  The final design considers the project features and elements and is the product of a thorough infrastructure technical analysis that commenced upon City Council’s approval of the preliminary design.  The final design presentation included a review of options for elements such as:  Sidewalk materials Railroad Square surface materials and shade structure The design team also reviewed the project Phasing Plan and traffic control plans including work restrictions such as number of parking spaces to be taken out of service to accommodate the work etc.  Methods planned to support downtown residents and businesses were reviewed including a project ombudsman monthly “coffee and hardhats” meetings use of variable message boards for advance notifications The City’s consultant will prepare the bid documents this fall (2025) to be advertised for construction Construction is now expected to begin in May of 2026 Public Workshops – Complete (March 11/5/2024 Project Update 1/19/2024 Project Update 60% Design Plans (January 2025)Proposed Final Design Presentation (MSFI Preliminary Design (City Council Economic Development Action Plan Neighborhood Parking Report Online Form – Downtown Project Comments Tucked at the base of a window in the longtime former home of In the Company of Flowers in downtown Keene is a sign of what's to come Tucked at the base of a window in the longtime former home of In the Company of Flowers in downtown Keene is a sign of what’s to come Clay’s clothing store will join the ranks of downtown Keene businesses this spring in the former longtime home of In the Company of Flowers which was in the West Street Shopping Center until roughly three months ago will hopefully reopen on Main Street by May 1 She said Keene’s shop opened in the Colony Mill Marketplace in the mid-’90s said she and Stone closed the store’s location in the West Street Shopping Center in Keene in hopes of finding a new spot and found the downtown space after they left the plaza In the Company of Flowers was on Main Street for about three decades before moving to Walpole this year previously told a Sentinel reporter they decided to find a smaller space According to an Instagram post from late February the business had a soft opening at the new location at 52 Main St Reichelt said downtown Keene was always in the back of her mind for Clay’s and noted that people who worked at the Keene store would encourage her to move into the heart of the city She hopes the new location will provide more exposure to Keene State and events downtown The new space on Main Street is undergoing renovations including a fresh coat of paint and adding new carpeting and changing rooms “We’re really excited to be downtown,” she said “We think it’s going to be a great location for us.” Clay’s downtown debut comes ahead of Keene’s upcoming downtown infrastructure project which officials plan to break ground on in 2026 Plans previously called for construction to begin this spring but several downtown businesses pushed for city councilors to postpone the project citing concerns that included the ability of newer businesses to survive Business owners who pleaded with city councilors to delay the project’s start said they wanted this extra year to plan Reichelt said the upcoming project was a reservation in moving Clay’s downtown but she feels the parking lot at the back of the site will help She also said Clay’s has a loyal Keene customer base and thinks patrons will support the shop regardless of the state of the downtown Home » Community Development » Federal Emergency Management Agency Did you know that flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster that happens in the State of New Hampshire This portion of our website contains important information for residents about flooding in the City of Keene and recommended ways to reduce flood risk  If at any time you have questions or concerns please give us a call or stop by between Monday – Friday Certified Floodplain Manager/Community Rating System Coordinator Flooding can happen anywhere it rains but some areas have a higher risk from flooding than others. The City of Keene participates in the National Flood Insurance Protection (NFIP) which maps flood risks in our community. Using either FEMA’s Map Service Center or UNH’s GranitView map viewer you can type in your address to find flood zones in your area Follow these instructions if using GranitView Type in the address in the search box in the upper right corner Click on the ArcgGIS Geocoder option on the left The map will narrow in to the selected address  Step 3.  In the tool bar click on the View Layers option Step 4.  A list of filter options will populate on the left expand and click on the Inland Water Resources option; a list of map layers will appear From here choose what you would like to see If your property is located in the flood zones then special requirements may apply if you are planning to make changes on your property see the Build Responsible section below For more information on definitions, descriptions and guidance on the flood zones, follow this link to the FEMA website If you are considering buying flood insurance Once you obtain an elevation certificate, you can call your insurance agent to request a rate quote for flood insurance. You can view the issued elevation certificates here (need to change to in bedded pdf of listed EC’s) Learn more about flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov or contact your insurance agent today These simple steps listed below are things you can do right now to keep you your family and your community safe during a future flood Remember this simple message of When Flooded Turn Around low-cost steps you can take as a homeowner to protect your home from flooding Download this brochure from FEMA to gain more low cost ideas to protect your property and other steps you can take in Protect Your Home and Property from Flood Damage. Elevation Certificates are forms that contain elevation information for a specific building These completed forms are used for different purposes including: The City of Keene has Elevation Certificates on file for the following property addresses. For further information on these or to obtain a copy of an elevation certificate contact the Community Development Department The City of Keene has adopted a Floodplain Management Ordinance found in Article 23 of the Land Development Code that helps protect lives and property in our community from future floods To comply with this ordinance you will need to obtain a floodplain development permit from the City of Keene before you perform development activities in a higher risk flood zone including you will need to comply with building requirements in the City of Keene ordinance New construction and “Substantially Improved” or “Substantially Damaged” residential buildings will also need to have the lowest floor of the building elevated to or above the flood elevation that applies Contact the Community Development Department to learn more We can all do our part to protect the natural flood plain functions of our community specifically the Ashuelot River and Beaver Brook We are all an important part of helping to manage those systems A watershed is the area of land that water flows across or seeps into on its way to a river Watersheds are separated from each other by high points such as the crest of a hill Everyone lives in a watershed and should be able to enjoy healthy streams and the opportunities they provide affects the quantity and quality of water in the watershed We share our watershed with wildlife that also depends on a healthy watershed for food The health of a watershed and its inhabitants depends on clean water Preventing pollution in streams and brooks avoids costly impacts to our health Smart storm water management is vital to protecting our watershed and reducing the chances of flooding streets and rooftops prevent rain and snow from falling directly on the ground and infiltrating Rainfall on these surfaces becomes storm water runoff storm water accumulates pollutants such as fertilizer solid particles and litter and flows untreated into waterways Too much runoff quickly draining into the brooks can cause local flooding where storm water that is allowed to soak into the ground enters streams more slowly You are an important part of helping to manage those streams and brooks. You can control runoff in the following ways: we all need to be good caretakers of our brooks and streams Undisturbed land along the banks with native trees and shrubs that have roots help to stabilize the soil to prevent it from being washed away Don’t ever disturb the bank by placing fill or removing gravel or vegetation never dump garbage into the brook or any stream we can preserve the natural floodplain functions in our community Floodplain Application FEMA Elevation Certificate Instructions FEMA Elevation Certificate  Flood Proofing Certificate Application The City of Keene has adopted a Floodplain Management Ordinance found in Article 23 of the Land Development Code that helps protect lives and property in our community from future floods.  Elevation Certificates FEMA Flood Map Service Center FloodSmart.gov NH Sate Floodplain Management Program website ReadyNH.gov Home » Parking Services » Parking Rates and Fines On-street Parking is $1.00 per hourOff-street Lot Parking is $0.50 per hour Short-Term Permit Parking(meant to be temporary for construction and special events) Parking lots are $10 per dayOn-street parking is $15 per day Any questions please call the Parking Office at (603) 357-9845 Registered owners may request a court appearance by appearing in person at City Hall, Parking Services,3 Washington Street Note: you may also be responsible for other fees the towing company charges while handing your vehicle * USPS-approved violation envelopes do not fit well in the old payment boxes   so please ensure your envelope was fully inserted View the city’s winter parking restrictions Winter Parking Policy in effect November 1 – April 30 Winter Parking Map Home » Human Resources » What we offer The City of Keene has been around over 250 years. During that time we have adapted and responded proactively to the current and future demands of our community We have learned the importance and value of collaboration with our citizens and assuming responsibility for the organization’s success together with our employees. What hasn’t changed is our dedication to providing services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for those who live We offer what a lot of professionals want today—we value our employees We value everyone—by respecting our variety and diversity and by demonstrating with our work ethic our commitment to excellent public service Employees of the City of Keene enjoy competitive pay as well as benefits and programs above and beyond a paycheck: Keene offers a vibrant downtown with a wide tree-lined Main Street and is surrounded by beautiful scenery as you access recreation for all seasons and learn more about the events and other elements that contribute to a high quality of life in our region Both local government and community members understand our impacts on others and have worked with spirit and collaboration to be recognized in the areas of economic growth combined with a strong sense of citizenship continues to create positive change in our community and beyond Geographically situated in the heart of New England the area allows easy access to popular metropolitan areas that include Boston Be the face of the City of Keene. Search and apply for current career opportunities Home » Community Development » Cottage Court Overlay Cottage courts are groupings of small houses around a shared public space Considered a type of “missing middle” housing they can be built as for-sale or rental units Homes in a cottage court development are typically limited in size (for example Cottage Court developments are a great option for creating housing on properties with limited street frontage and/or an awkward shape They are a type of “residential infill,” or adding housing to an existing neighborhood on vacant or underutilized properties This type of development is one way to add housing density that is physically balanced with adjacent houses in terms of size The City Council adopted the Cottage Court Overlay ordinance on May 16 The City began exploring options for creating smaller-format housing types after a housing study revealed that the demand for this type of housing in Keene is high (and growing!) Demand for this type of housing is particularly high among people age 55 and older many of whom live alone.  The cottage court style of development would allow individuals to downsize to a smaller and more affordable home while still remaining in their community and having a place to call their own.  While cottage courts have existed in the U.S many zoning codes no longer accommodate them.  Public Hearing – Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 PM at the Keene City Council Meeting in City Hall, Council Chambers.Proposed Cottage Court Overly District Ordinance 6:30 PM at the Keene City Council Meeting in City Hall 3:30-5:30 PM at the Hannah Grimes Center 25 Roxbury StreetThis included a presentation followed by breakout group discussions The goal of this event was to provide an overview of the project and why we are pursuing it as well as to get feedback on preliminary design principles Community Development Departmentcommunitydevelopment @ keenenh.gov(603) 352-5440 (MyKeeneNow) – The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has released the name of the man who was shot by police in Keene Tuesday afternoon.adButlerLazyLoad("162030725230002160",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); The Keene Police Department responded to a 911 call near the intersection of Baker and Colby Streets for a person in distress The AG’s office did not provide many details on the encounter but said that officers arrived on scene and found Cullen Costa During the subsequent encounter an officer fired his weapon Costa was taken to the hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition No officers were injured in the incident.adButlerLazyLoad("312526385671304196",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); As protocol dictates the New Hampshire Department of Justice is investigating the officer-involved shooting and the name of the officer will not be released until a formal interview is conducted expected to occur within the next few days Abbie is News Director and an award-winning reporter for Monadnock Media Group recognized several times by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Abbie can be reached by email at atrombly@wkbkradio.com Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/25/2025 11:50:00 PM Thanks for visiting Home » Community Development » FAQ & Seasonal Info Below is a list of our most common questions asked please feel free to give us a call at 352-5440 or stop by anytime Monday – Friday This is a question many people may ask when planning alterations to their home. The purpose behind building codes is to give reasonable assurance that a home is safe from structural failure fire hazards from electrical and heating systems The permits provide a permanent record of the work performed and inspections conducted on the project Planning these alterations can be a very costly decision to not get a permit in the future Some homeowners are finding when they try to sell or refinance their home prospective buyers or lending institutions want proof that alterations are in compliance with local codes The homeowner must then apply for a permit with no guarantee that the remodel will meet the codes and they face the possibility that the remodel must be redone or removed This is a costly frustration that could cause delays in refinancing or a lost sale of their home. Your home is your biggest financial investment  Permitting helps you protect your investment It depends on what kind of work is being done Many times cosmetic improvements or renovations do not require a permit but structural Below is a link to items exempt from permits through the City of Keene Ordinance Section 18-27 Section 18-27-Permits If you are ever unsure of whether or not a permit is required feel free to contact us by phone We’re happy to walk you through the process When a building permit for your project is issued an inspection card that lists all required inspections will be included with the permit The permit and the inspection card must be posted at the jobsite by the applicant and will be initialed by the Code Enforcement Officer after each inspection the Code Enforcement Officer may require more inspections than are listed or may be requested by the applicant It is up to the applicant to contact Community Development to schedule each inspection Please know that when a building permit has been issued the Code Enforcement Officer may inspect the project at any time the Code Enforcement Officer will ensure that work meets all relevant codes including but not limited to ICC and NFPA codes as well as state and local codes The Code Enforcement Officer will also make sure the project is being completed per the approved plans If work does not meet code or differs from the approved plans the Code Enforcement Officer may stop work on the project until corrections are made For Residential permits our office requires two (2) sets of plans one will be for the office and the other will be given back to the applicant when the permit is issued as the “Permit Set” which should be available onsite for the Building Inspector to review during inspections This only holds true when you are applying for a permit that requires detailed plans For Commercial permits we require three (3) sets of plans one will be for the office and the other will also be given back to the applicant when the permit is issued as the “Permit Set” which should be available onsite for the Building Inspectors to review during inspections The third set will be given to the Fire Department for their review and comments Did you know that Nymph ticks are the size of a small dot and the larva are the size of a pin tip check out the link below for a quick reference from the NH Department of Health & Human Services This makes for an easy guide to keep handy as a reference Tick Identification It’s important to know what ticks look like how to remove them and what symptoms to look out for Lyme disease not everyone who’s bitten will contract Lyme disease Keep an eye out for not only the large round rash headaches and muscle/joint pain 2-3 days after the bite read these two fact sheets from the NH Department of Health & Human Services Lyme Disease Fact Sheet Tick Bite Facts Do you know the best ways to protect you and your family from tick bites Did you know that ticks are most active from April to September you can protect yourself and your family from tick bites Follow the link below to the CDC’s page to learn how to prevent tick bites Preventing tick bites We already covered ways to help protect yourself and your family from tick bites but now les talk about your yard A tick safe zone yard can happen with a little bit of creative landscaping Check the CDC’s page for detailed information along with the Tick Management Handbook from The Connecticut Department of Public Health Then check the EPA’s website on how to protect your pets since both Fido and Whiskers enjoy the great outdoors too Preventing ticks in the yard Protecting Pets from fleas & ticks if you found a tick on you or in your yard and you’re not sure what type of tick it is you can send the tick to the NH Department of Agriculture Markets and Foods by following the instructions on the form below Tick Submission Form What we hope you take from this, is how important it is to be vigilant in preventing tick bites on you, your family and your pets. With any questions, please give us a call at 352-5440 or visit the NH Dept. of Health & Human Services for more information Protecting You and Your Family from Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Arthropods West Nile Virus Fact Sheet Outdoor Activities, West Nile Virus & EEE Schools, Day Camps, Day Care Centers and West Nile Virus & EEE West Nile Virus, EEE & Breastfeeding Details on the 2020 NH State testing criteria, dates of testing and mosquito trap descriptions on this year’s Municipal Pest Management Services contract can be found here.  Currently there is no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by mosquitos or ticks though it continues to be recommended to remain mindful to use repellant to avoid mosquito and tick bites Review the list of anecdotal description of mosquito species occurring in Maine and New Hampshire here.  Mosquito Pool Details  NH Arbovirus Surveillance Bulletin West Nile virus and other domestic arboviral activity – United States 2020 The City doesn’t require a permit to put up a fence but we do have a few suggestions. We recommended that you discuss wanting a fence with your neighbor. We also recommended installing the nicer side of the fence facing your neighbor.  we recommend not putting the fence directly on the property line. This will allow for the maintenance on the side of the fence facing your neighbor The City of Keene requires you or your installer to obtain a permit from prior to installing a wood or pellet stove Permit applications can be downloaded from the Department’s website or picked up in the office on the 4th floor of City Hall you or your installer will schedule a final inspection to ensure that installation was completed according to manufacturer’s specifications and that it meets all code requirements for safe operation In-ground and above-ground pools require a permit prior to installation a site plan showing pool/deck location and property line setbacks and plans showing pipes and electrical work as well as fencing are required with the permit application typical inspections during installation include structural the applicant must call to schedule an inspection (per the inspection card provided with the permit) The raising of noncommercial chickens is permitted within the low density The City does recommend keeping your neighbors in mind with regards to roosters and the upkeep and maintenance of the chickens The raising and selling of farm animals and/or their products is permitted in the agriculture and rural districts  A sign permit is required for most signs in Keene Chapter 102 Article VIII of the City’s Code regulates signs Under this section you will find a list of temporary and permanent signs that require permits You will also find signs that do not require permits or are prohibited. In addition Article VIII outlines requirements for each district (i.e. Sign permit applications are submitted to the Community Development department on the 4th floor of City Hall at 3 Washington St The department can answer any questions and can be reached at (603) 352-5440 Home » Public Works » Leaf Collection 2024 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule Please have your leaves raked to the edge of your lawn by the date listed next to your street to ensure collection (this is the first day of collection for your section not a guarantee of the day crews will be on your street.) As long as leaves haven’t been picked up on your street yet you may add leaves to the edge of your lawn If crews have already collected leaves from your street there is no guarantee that they will be able to come around again to collect a second time.  Please contact our office with any further questions/concerns at 603-352-6550 or PWInfo@keenenh.gov Previous Locations Live Tracking Something you might not expect to see on Keene State’s modern-day campus is a wigwam—a dome-shaped shelter traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America—or an adobe hut a building style commonly found in the Southwest these seemingly out-of-place structures have become a hub of innovative research for the College’s sustainable product design and innovation and architecture programs where professor and student teams collaborate on building functionality and environmental impact served as an experiment to test whether purely visual instructions could be effective for building emergency shelters such as in refugee camps Fowler acted as a resource for a team of students that took on the construction project primarily using branches and tarps and several other things,” said Zachary Punch ’24 who helped carry the grant-subsidized work forward in the summer of 2024 When Punch was approached by Fowler and architecture department chair Fernando del Ama Gonzalo about constructing an adobe hut he accepted and was ultimately awarded a Summer Undergraduate Fellowship (SURF) grant “The adobe hut became an extension of this work And the department hopes to do different materials in the future,” Fowler noted “The fact that the college is willing to fund student work like this is brilliant and appreciated The stipend enabled Punch to concentrate on his research endeavor for the summer of his senior year “I wanted to know if adobe is a practical building material in New England.” Punch had never used adobe—Spanish for mudbrick—despite being part of the construction world since childhood he did tree work and later served in the Army operating construction equipment When his service ended he built his own business as a carpenter I knew a lot about building stuff,” he laughed Since neither he nor Fowler had previously worked with adobe they talked strategy throughout the process First Punch built molds and filled them with 25 percent clay and 75 percent sand “We used ground-up grapevines because they have tannins in them that are supposed to help hold the bricks together well,” Punch said When he ran out of vines from his yard he switched to cellulose insulation During summer rains he traveled to the project site to cover and uncover the molds with tarps which can typically be sourced and mixed on-site And then you can even use lawn clippings as an aggregate So that aspect of it is really sustainable,” he noted the adobe structure is undergoing similar functionality tests to the wigwam The hut will remain in place over the year so data can continue to be gathered I’m not sure how it’s going to do because it takes so much more energy to burn off the moisture,” Punch said “If you go in that hut and there’s no heater going it just feels more humid than everywhere else.” “I’m interested in comparing it to something more modern like a straw bale home,” Fowler said where they’ll build a regular two-by frame and then plaster over the outside,” Punch described “The problem is that it’s fairly permanent,” Fowler noted The structures on campus are designed to be removable “there’s a vision of a multitude of these happening so we can compare the data.” The information they’ve garnered so far has already been put to good use Punch traveled to Massachusetts to present his research on the hut at the Council of Public Liberal Arts College annual conference and del Ama Gonzalo also co-authored a paper about the team’s use of software to test and monitor the hut’s energy performance during various times of the year Del Ama Gonzalo presented it at the International Conference on Sustainability This kind of hands-on research underscores the department’s focus on innovation and real-world impact particularly in the area of sustainability—core values of Keene State Punch’s journey reflects the program’s dedication to preparing students for future challenges and provided him with skills and experience he plans to continue building on as he begins graduate-level study in the fall of 2025 Home » Community Development » Planning and Zoning Zoning and Planning functions are administered by staff in the Community Development Department Key functions include providing staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and other Boards and Commissions; reviewing development proposals; implementing changes to land use regulations; and guiding the development and implementation of the Master Plan Planning BoardZoning Board of AdjustmentComprehensive Master PlanZoning MapLand Development Code Email: CommunityDevelopment@KeeneNH.govor Call: (603) 352-5440 passed away peacefully at home on April 23 after a courageous battle with declining health Born in Keene to the late Edward “Pete” and Freda (Deyo) Boufford laughter and unwavering loyalty to those he loved A proud member of Keene High School’s Class of 1977 Jack was a football player (#78) and active in DeMolay forming lifelong friendships he cherished through spirited high school reunions Known as the class joker in his younger years his infectious laugh and quick wit stayed with him always His playful phone pranks when making a call and responding “What do you want?” and his signature “Get a job!” were delivered with a grin that could light up a room Jack was a dedicated worker at T-Bird on West Street in Keene for many years Jack made many friends while working at T-Bird but his regular customers who he always treated like family Jack always made time to chat with the children of his customers Those who knew him best were greeted with his signature big hugs as they stepped out of their cars he treasured his Zippo lighters and sports trading cards cheering them on as a season ticket holder alongside his best friend with Dale Earnhardt as his hero on the track Jack competed in leagues across New Hampshire and Massachusetts bringing his competitive spirit and camaraderie to every match fishing and duck hunting — where he felt most at peace Jack lovingly supported his parents and extended a helping hand to anyone in need Jack was always there for a big hug and “love you,” earning him the affectionate thought of being a big teddy bear Jack’s heart was as big as his personality He gave generously to causes including 4Ocean and St and his love for animals shone through in his bond with his Chihuahua “Little Man.” Whether watching “Top Gun” for the hundredth time blasting Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” or catching an episode of “Ice Road Truckers,” Jack lived with enthusiasm and stayed positive Jack leaves behind a legacy as a beloved brother and friend to many his memory carried in the laughter and stories of those fortunate to know him of North Swanzey; his nieces and nephews: Tina Kalee Logan and Joshua and Mariah Langley; his uncle of New Jersey; his closest friends: Wayne Lounder of Keene Roger Sargent of Florida and Wendy Brown of Keene; as well as grand-nieces and nephews cousins and countless friends in addition to the Class of ’77 His spirit will live on in every touchdown cheer every cast into the water and every heartfelt prank Jack’s thoughtfulness extended to his frequent texts to nieces reminding them they were beautiful and loved filled with his familiar “Hi Hun,” will remain a cherished memory A celebration of Jack’s life is planned for Saturday In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Jack’s Go Fund Me page: www.gofundme.com/f/help-jack-bouffords-family-in-crisis Foley Funeral Home of Keene has been entrusted with Jack’s care. To express condolences, and share memories and photos, please visit www.FoleyFuneralHome.com Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death we proudly celebrate Keene State students who excel academically The following students achieved President’s List or Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2024 semester degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete at least 12 credits and earn a 3.75 or better grade point average degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 to 3.74 grade point average If a student or family member has questions about the list, please contact the Registrar’s Office at kscregistrar@keene.edu Game Recap: Baseball | 4/22/2025 11:58:00 PM | Ryan Hearn Thanks for visiting Keene State first baseman Jonathan Chatfield ducks a ball during a game against Eastern Connecticut earlier this season at the Keene State Athletics Complex PLYMOUTH — A little more than three weeks ago the Keene State College baseball team stood at 8-13 and 1-2 in the Little East Conference they have done something only one previous Owls team has done since joining the league prior to the 1998 season — win an outright regular season championship 13-3 LEC) needed just one win on Friday to lock up the top seed in the league tournament and ensure it will be held at the Owl Athletic Complex Wednesday through Saturday with any tiebreaker scenarios working to their benefit “This group has a lot to be proud of,” said head coach Justin Blood who previously presided over a program turnaround at the University of Hartford when they were at the Division I level “Winning a regular season title is a great accomplishment Our goal has been to get back to the NCAA tournament The Owls will open the LEC tournament against No 6 seed — yet defending league tournament champion — UMass-Dartmouth on Wednesday at 9 a.m The day will also feature second-seeded UMass-Boston and No Keene State’s pair of wins today to match last year’s win total overall were spurred by more strong pitching efforts and timely offense in the opener before an early barrage in the nightcap Jake Jachym (4-1) got the ball in the opener and scattered nine hits over seven scoreless frames Liam Conley notched his third save with an inning of work including striking out Danny Quinn to end the game with the tying run on first KSC took an early lead thanks to Jonathan Chatfield’s ninth home run of the season tied for sixth on the Owl single-season list and nursed that 1-0 lead until the seventh when Ethan Rainha cracked an RBI double and Anthony DiGiacomo a run-scoring single to make it 3-0 who were eliminated from conference tournament contention entering the day got two runs off Troy Brennan in a laborious eighth to draw within a run KSC got the run back in the ninth on DiGiacomo’s second hit and second RBI of the day as Brendan Flynn made it 4-3 with two outs in the bottom half but Conley struck out Quinn on a 2-2 pitch to end the game and lock up the top seed for KSC The Owls turned the nightcap into a into a rout early by scoring 11 times across the third and fifth innings including six times in the third KSC’s run in the first frame came thanks to a first-and-third double steal in which Evan Cali scored before Jonathan Chatfield was tagged out between first and second with Cali launching the first of two home runs in the inning with one down to make it 2-0 Evan McCue then walked (and moved to second on a wild pitch) before Tommy Ahlers smoked a long ball over the left field fence to double the lead Otis Follet added a two-run double into the right center gap to make it 6-0 and Domminic Tagliaferro followed with a base hit to left to bring in another Keene State kept going in the next two innings taking a 9-1 lead in the fourth following a foul sacrifice fly by Rainha and a run-scoring base hit by Tagliaferro An infield single and two-run double by Rainha in the next inning made it 12-1 Camden Thomas started and pitched the first three innings for the Owls allowing three hits and one run while striking out five Shea Zina (2-2) then fanned four while allowing three hits and two walks over the next three innings “It took some timely hitting and defensive plays to win game one,” added Blood “Jachym did a really good job limiting damage and Conley did a great job closing it out We swung the bats well in game two and keeping Thomas and Zina’s pitch counts down gives us options for next week.” KSC now shifts their attention to the conference tournament on their home field where they are 10-3 (including a makeshift home game at Franklin Pierce University) this season the Owls are hitting .333 as a team with Ahlers’ posting an eye-popping .532 (25-for-47) average with eight doubles Keene State finishes the season with the second-best team batting average in the league (.306) and third-best ERA “I think the biggest factor in our mid-season turnaround was our team taking ownership for the failures of the first half,” said Blood they could take the necessary steps to get on track Home » Human Resources » How You Can Join Thank you for your interest in volunteering or working with the City of Keene with all City of Keene opportunities to work or obtain a student internship posted through Human Resources Paid position vacancies also are posted internally in accordance with relevant collective bargaining agreements and City policy it means the position will be open until filled Every opportunity with the City of Keene is a customer service opportunity  Our mission is to provide services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for those who live We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs Please indicate the specific assistance you need To view all current job opportunities for the City of Keene, please click here Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Keene.  Whether you would like to help at work with youth or assist staff with special projects or administrative tasks the volunteer program offers opportunities for everyone.  By contributing your time you’re making a difference for the benefit of both the Keene community and yourself We welcome community members aged 14 years and above in any number of activities sponsored by the City.  Volunteers 18 years of age and older will need an acceptable background check before beginning volunteer service to comply with State law and City policy Summer seasonal positions related to parks, cemeteries, and recreation programs are usually recruited beginning in February. Winter seasonal positions for recreation programs are usually recruited beginning in late summer.   For information about these types of positions, please visit our Current Job Opportunities page The Summer Youth Training Program recruitment is for 14- and 15-year-old Keene residents.  Recruitment usually begins in April, and the program is dependent on funding through the annual operating budget process that concludes in June. For information about this training program, please visit Youth Services here To help ensure the safety of and services to our community each selection process is thorough and deliberate so we can select the right volunteer or employee for each opportunity―meaning the most qualified We treat all job applicants and employees with dignity and respect providing a workplace that is free from discrimination whether that discrimination may be based on race gender identity or perceived gender nonconformity or other non-merit factors or other characteristics protected by law KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) An officer-involved shooting has prompted an investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.adButlerLazyLoad("2918843563458268707",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); The incident occurred late this afternoon near the intersection of Baker and Colby Streets where law enforcement officials encountered a man reportedly armed with a weapon Authorities revealed that the situation unfolded after a 911 call alerted police to a person in distress in the area resulting in a shooting that left the man injured He was immediately transported to a hospital and is receiving medical care No police officers were hurt during the incident and officials have assured the public that there is no current threat to safety the identity of the officer involved is being withheld until a formal interview is conducted.adButlerLazyLoad("1227761956929286821",100,["734403","734403","734403"],"177038"); The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing The Attorney General’s Office has stated that additional information will be shared as it becomes available Home » City Phone List & Hours of Operation Home » Fire Department » KFD Annual Fire Prevention Parade The 2024 Fire Prevention Parade takes place Sunday starting at 1PM in downtown Keene. The parade kicks off on Marlboro Street and ends near Keene’s Fire Station on Vernon Street. Come show your support for Fire and EMS teams from all around Cheshire County and enjoy the parade of emergency vehicles and community groups. This annual event is fun for all ages and is a great opportunity to gather together around the people that help make our community a great place to be. October 6th through October 12th is Fire Prevention Week and we look forward to sharing fire prevention information and resources while honoring the people who help us when we need it most. Join us