Keene has moved its upcoming public meeting on the proposed Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion from Tuesday, Sept. 15, to Wednesday, Sept. 16. The city will present revised designs shaped by community feedback and gather additional input before selecting a preferred concept.

After reopening in downtown Keene earlier this year, Nicola’s owners Nicola and Cheryl Bencivenga have announced their retirement and sale of the restaurant to two local residents.

Water-main work is shifting toward the east side of Keene’s Central Square this week as Casella Construction begins sewer installation on West Street, bringing new traffic detours and parking closures.

A Rindge home is believed to be a total loss after an early Saturday morning fire that sent flames and heavy smoke from all four sides of the residence. All occupants escaped safely, and the cause remains under investigation.

Two people have been cited for hate-motivated unlawful mischief after police say racially charged graffiti was spray-painted overnight at the Brattleboro Transportation Center.

The Keene City Council’s Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is recommending free downtown parking for the remainder of the 2026 construction season as merchants say construction-related disruptions are driving away customers.

A buyer is fighting former Keene property owner Jared Goodell’s effort to dismiss a civil conspiracy claim in a $1.6 million lawsuit involving alleged misrepresentations about tenants, finances and construction at a 10-unit apartment property.

Downtown businesses are seeking temporary free parking, improved traffic and construction communication, and expanded access for Pumpkin Fest as work continues around Keene’s Central Square.