KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) After more than four decades of dedicated public service, Keene City Clerk Patty Little took to the airwaves this morning for a heartfelt farewell conversation on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio.

The interview celebrated her 46-year career with the City of Keene—44 of those as city clerk—and offered listeners a glimpse into the personal and professional journey of one of the city’s most respected public servants.

The conversation was filled with stories that showcased Little’s wit, professionalism, and deep commitment to the city. She spoke fondly of her early years in New Hampshire, which included picking apples and meeting her future husband at a contra dance. Her path eventually led her to city government, where she became a steady hand through decades of change — from typewriters to computers, and from handwritten minutes to digital archives.

Dan Mitchell praised Little’s calm and competent leadership through countless city council meetings and election cycles. “You were the glue in that chamber,” Mitchell said, noting how Little often diffused tension during heated council discussions with her trademark grace.

Little reflected on the evolution of her role, particularly in managing elections and preserving city records. Among her many achievements, she helped restore deteriorating historical documents and guided Keene through significant advances in technology and transparency. She also recounted colorful moments from her career, including collecting porcupine noses for bounties in her earliest city-related job and brushing shoulders with Hollywood during the filming of “Jumanji.”

As for what’s next, Little said she’s looking forward to the simple things — time with her granddaughter, cleaning her house, and relaxing at her in-laws’ camp. While she’s stepping away from formal responsibilities, she added that she remains available to support her successor, Terri Hood, if needed.

Mitchell closed the interview by thanking Little for her years of service and the sense of continuity she brought to city government.

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