Government

Utility work and construction preparations continue in Central Square as Keene’s downtown infrastructure project moves closer to its first major construction phase.

Keene’s MSFI Committee advanced a proposed four-way stop, reviewed Robin Hood Park renovations and received updates on several major city projects.

Keene City Council approved plans for the 2026 Pumpkin Festival, housing tax relief, infrastructure funding and other measures during Thursday night’s meeting.

Keene’s Finance Committee advanced housing, infrastructure and tax relief proposals Thursday, including a new historical marker and two new apartments.

Sen. Maggie Hassan toured Keene Housing’s Roosevelt East Apartments Thursday, praising the adaptive reuse project and calling for more affordable housing across New Hampshire.

Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discusses taxes, state funding, public safety, downtown construction and community priorities during his latest appearance on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell.

Keene council reviewed a housing tax incentive, property tax changes, downtown projects and several new requests during Thursday night’s meeting.

Keene’s MSFI Committee advanced a public project signage initiative, discussed plastic reduction efforts and received a major downtown construction update.

Keene’s newly approved fiscal year 2027 budget includes an estimated 8 percent increase in the city’s property tax rate and funding for major infrastructure projects.

Candidate filings are complete, setting up contested races for governor, Congress, county offices and the New Hampshire Legislature across Cheshire County.