Keene’s MSFI committee reviewed neighborhood traffic concerns, debated skate park parking tied to grant funding, and discussed allowing dogs in Woodland Cemetery.
Keene’s city engineer says a late bid submission prompted a short re-bid window, but officials remain optimistic the downtown project can still begin this summer.
An Alstead man will serve prison time after pleading guilty in a drug-impaired crash that killed a 78-year-old Putney woman in 2025.
Keene officials have extended the downtown project bidding deadline to May 8 after a late submission, as concerns grow over timing and contractor interest.
Excerpt: The Chamber Singers of Keene present a sweeping “music through time” concert May 3, marking director Morgan Bothwell’s final performance before leaving for doctoral studies.
Water Street will be closed Wednesday morning between Grove and Carpenter streets for roadway and park repairs near the skate park.
Keene councilor Mitch Greenwald reacts to zero bids for downtown project, outlining causes, risks, and next steps on local radio Monday.
Maple Avenue is closed this week as crews remove red pine scale–infested trees in Dinsmoor Woods, with detours and delays expected.
Keene’s redesigned downtown reconstruction project drew no bids by the extended April 24 deadline, leaving officials reassessing next steps.
Police have identified the pedestrian and truck driver involved in a fatal Route 12 crash in Keene as the investigation continues.