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The Keene Board of Education has unanimously voted to rename the small gymnasium at Keene High School in honor of David Minickiello, a cherished former wrestling coach and physical education teacher who passed away in April 2023. This 8-0 decision followed strong support from the community and former students, highlighting Minickiello’s immense impact on the school’s wrestling program.

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The money is meant to help protect families with small children from the dangers of lead-based paint exposure.

A team of five professionals from New Hampshire’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) has been deployed to Florida to assist in the response to Hurricane Milton. Governor Chris Sununu praised the mission, highlighting the state’s commitment to providing aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). The HSEM team will support disaster recovery efforts in emergency operations centers over the next two weeks. This comes after a previous deployment of New Hampshire National Guard personnel earlier in the week.

Six Keene State College student-athletes were recognized by the Little East Conference for outstanding achievements during the week of September 30 to October 6.

Keene State College women’s soccer secured a 3-0 victory over UMass-Dartmouth, earning their first Little East Conference win of the season. Goals from Elizabeth Tschudin, Joclynn Tyler, and Allison Kenyon, along with five saves by goalkeeper Riley Andriski, ended KSC’s five-game scoreless streak. The Owls improve to 4-6-2 and next face Framingham State at home on Oct. 9.

The Keene Unitarian Universalist Church, built in 1894 and known for its blend of Late Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival styles, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Featuring a Paul Revere bell, original Tiffany window, and unique architectural elements, the church’s historic significance is now recognized nationally.

Keene concludes its Ward Optimization Week (WOW) with a focus on Ward 5 from October 7-11. The citywide initiative, led by Keene Parks & Recreation and Public Works, targets infrastructure improvements, including road repairs, storm drain cleaning, and park maintenance. WOW also engages residents through social media and events like the upcoming Community Night at Wheelock Park on October 8. Locals are encouraged to share feedback and submit maintenance requests via SeeClickFix.

Mayor Jay Kahn discussed emergency preparedness and ethics reforms in Keene during an interview on WKBK Radio. He highlighted the need for improved flood mitigation and transparency in city council decision-making. Kahn proposed new rules requiring councilors to disclose potential conflicts of interest, including those involving family members, to increase public trust. He also addressed local infrastructure improvements and concerns about environmental impacts of a proposed solar project.

Keene will conduct a downtown parking assessment using drone technology from October 17-19, 2024, to analyze parking trends in key areas like Central Square and Main Street. The study, led by Weston and Sampson, aims to improve future parking planning.