KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene Mayor Jay Kahn joined host Dan Mitchell on Monday’s Good Morning program on WKBK Radio, where he discussed a range of local issues—from downtown infrastructure plans to environmental projects and municipal finances.

Attention turned early on in the interview to a proposed $440,000 public restroom for downtown Keene, an issue that has drawn public feedback. Kahn discussed the challenges of maintaining permanent facilities and acknowledged suggestions from residents, including the potential use of temporary options such as portable toilets during construction.

Kahn also addressed the next step in the city’s long-anticipated Main Street rehabilitation project, with bids scheduled to be opened April 16. The project timeline had been extended to three years in an effort to reduce costs and improve feasibility, with city officials set to review submissions and determine how to proceed.

Environmental concerns were also on the agenda, particularly in the Dinsmoor Woods area along Maple Avenue, where red pine scale has impacted trees. Kahn outlined plans to remove affected timber, replant native species, and host a public walk-through to give residents a closer look at the project.

The mayor also spoke about infrastructure funding, including a $500,000 allocation for road repairs in the city’s fiscal 2027 budget, as well as the strain on local resources caused by state-level budget cuts.

Listen to the full interview: