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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 23, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. 79-E 112 Washington St: Waiving City's Claim Against Proceeds from
Casualty and Flood Insurance
2. 79-E 34 Court LLC: Waiving City's Claim Against Proceeds from Casualty
and Flood Insurance
3. Request to Carry Forward Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel Funds for City
Clerk's Office Renovations - Deputy City Clerk and Assistant Clerk
4. Relating to Fiscal Policies
Resolution R-2026-34
5. Relating to the Appropriation of Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital
Reserve Funds to the Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement
Project
Resolution R-2026-36
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Board
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KEENE PLANNING BOARD
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 27, 2026
6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B. MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
1. June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
C. EXTENSION REQUESTS
D. FINAL VOTE ON CONDITIONAL APPROVALS
1. Applications Ready for Final Approval
E. BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
1. PB-26-18 – Boundary Line Adjustment – Applicant Ashley Fetchero, on
behalf of owners Ashley and John Fetchero and Charles Henry, proposes
to transfer ~0.09-ac of land from the ~0.58-ac parcel at 35 Kendall Rd to
the ~0.45-ac parcel at 39 Kendall Rd (TMP#s 540-013-000 & 540-012-
000). Both properties are in the Low-Density District.
F. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PB-26-16 – Cottage Court Conditional Use Permit – Applicant Zack
Leroy, on behalf of owner Michael Evan, proposes to convert a two-family
home into a triplex by adding a dwelling unit to the second story of the
attached barn. The ~.21-ac parcel at 128-130 School St (TMP# 555-001-
000) is in the Low-Density District.
2. Change of Governmental Land Use – In accordance with NH RSA
674:54, the parcels at 0 Gilbo Ave & 0 School St (TMP#s 575-016-000 &
575-017-000) are proposed to be used for temporary construction storage
on behalf of the City of Keene during the Downtown Infrastructure Project.
The parcels are ~2.86-ac in size and are in the Downtown Growth District.
H. OTHER BUSINESS
I. STAFF UPDATES
1. Overview of Administrative and Min
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 22, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Robin Hood Park Renovation - CHA Phase 1 Presentation - Parks &
Recreation Director
2. Erik Murphy - Petition - Safety Improvements at the South Lincoln Street
and Roxbury Street Intersection
3. Eversource Energy - Request for Temporary Access and Use of Old
Gilsum Road for Eversource Transmission Structure Replacement Project
4. Proposed Rumble Strips on Route 12 and Route 9 - Public Works Director
5. Roadway Safety Audit - Intersection of Route 9 and Whitcomb's Mill Road
- Public Works Director
6. Gilbo Ave Solar Pavilion Conceptual Design - City Engineer
7. Restricting Vehicular Access to Wastewater Treatment Plant Driveway -
Public Works Director
8. Airport Terminal Renovations - Deputy City Manager
9. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update - Public Works Director
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider wage schedule revisions and property tax exemptions
The City Council will vote on a wage schedule revision ordinance and multiple property tax exemption resolutions. Members will also discuss infrastructure change orders and requests regarding city property use and public health regulations.
- Ordinance O-2026-12 relating to Wage Schedule Revision
- Resolutions R-2026-25 through R-2026-33 regarding Property Tax Exemptions and Credits
- Resolution R-2026-36 to appropriate Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Reserve Funds for HVAC replacement
- Change orders for Lakes Region Fuel Systems (Martell Court Fuel Tank) and McFarland Johnson (Lower Winchester Street 40666 Reconstruction)
- RPRZ application for 429 Elm Street
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 16, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• July 2, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Eversource Energy - Request for Temporary Access and Use of Old
Gilsum Road for Eversource Transmission Structure Replacement Project
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Let It Shine - Request for Use of City Property - Keene Pumpkin Festival -
October 17, 2026
2. Councilor Ruttle-Miller - Request to Reinstate the College City
Commission
3. Yankee Bottle Club - Support for the Installation of a Keene Glass
Company Historical Marker
4. Residential Property Revitalization Zone (RPRZ) (RSA 79-E:4-b)
Application for 429 Elm Street
5. Execution of a Change Order for Construction Services With Lakes
Region Fuel Systems for the Martell Court Fuel Tank Replacement
Project — City Engineer
6. Re-allocation of Unspent Funds from the Martel Court Sewer Force Main
Inspection Project — City Engineer
7. Execution of a Change Order for Engineering Services with McFarland
Johnson for the Lower Winchester Street 40666 Reconstruction Project -
City Engineer
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
F. REPORTS - CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
G. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
H. REPORTS - MORE TIME
1. Councilor Williams – Request to Consider Restricting t
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 18:30
Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee
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JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE PLANNING BOARD & PLANNING, LICENSES AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 13, 2026
6:30 PM
A. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - March 9, 2026
B. PUBLIC WORKSHOP
1. Ordinance O-2026-09 Relating to Short-term Rental Uses. Petitioner,
City of Keene Community Development Department, proposes to
establish a use definition and use standards for “Short-term Rental” in
Article 8 of the Land Development Code and permit this use by right with
limitations in the following zoning districts: Rural, Residential
Preservation, Low Density, Low Density 1, Medium Density, High Density,
High Density 1, Downtown Transition, Commerce, Neighborhood
Business, Business Growth and Reuse, Office, and Agriculture.
C. PRESENTATION
1. Implementation of Housing Strategies in the 2025 Master Plan. The
Community Development Department will review housing-related
strategies that the department intends to work on over the next 1-3 years.
D. REFERRALS FROM CITY COUNCIL
1. Letter from Councilors Williams, Ruttle-Miller, and Tobin dated May 5,
2026 regarding implementation of the 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan
housing initiatives
2. Letter from Mayor Kahn dated May 15, 2026 regarding potential
expansion of permitted uses in the Commerce, Industrial, and Industrial
Park Zones
3. Letter from Councilor Jones dated June 16, 2026 regarding a request to
consider additional land use definitions in the Land Develo
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 9, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Yankee Bottle Club - Support for the Installation of a Keene Glass
Company Historical Marker
Council Action of 09/18/2025 - Request for Historical Marker
2. Residential Property Revitalization Zone (RPRZ) (RSA 79-E:4-b)
Application for 429 Elm Street
Resolution R-2025-35: Relating to Adopting the Provisions of RSA
79-E “Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive”
3. Relating to Wage Schedule Revision
Ordinance O-2026-12
4. Execution of a Change Order for Construction Services With Lakes
Region Fuel Systems for the Martell Court Fuel Tank Replacement
Project — City Engineer
5. Re-allocation of Unspent Funds from the Martel Court Sewer Force Main
Inspection Project — City Engineer
6. Execution of a Change Order for Engineering Services with McFarland
Johnson for the Lower Winchester Street 40666 Reconstruction Project -
City Engineer
7. Property Tax Exemptions and Credits - City Assessor
Resolution R-2026-25
Resolution R-2026-26
Resolution R-2026-27
Resolution R-2026-28
Resolution R-2026-29
Resolution R-2026-30
Resolution R-2026-31
Resolution R-2026-32
Resolution R-2026-33
8. Relating to Fiscal Policies
Resolution R-2026-34
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
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PLANNING, LICENSES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 8, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Let It Shine - Request for Use of City Property - Keene Pumpkin Festival -
October 17, 2026
Staff Report/Safety Protocol Team – Keene Pumpkin Festival - City
Clerk
2. Councilor Ruttle-Miller - Request to Reinstate the College City
Commission
3. Councilor Williams – Request to Consider Restricting the Sale of 7-
Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Concentrated Kratom Products
4. Councilor Filiault - Request for Consideration of an Ordinance
Amendment Regulating Dogs at Downtown Events
5. Mayor Kahn - Potential Expansion of Permitted Uses in Commerce,
Industrial, and Industrial Park Zones
(Referred to Joint PB/PLD at 05/21/2026 Council Meeting - on PLD in
error)
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
1. Relating to Short-term Rental Uses
Ordinance O-2026-09
2. Relating to the Definition of Short-term Rental
Ordinance O-2026-10
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:30
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City Hall Council Chambers
July 6, 2026
6:30 PM
A. ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - June 1, 2026
B. HEARINGS
1. Continued ZBA-26-5: Petitioner, JP Irving, LLC, of Concord, NH,
requests a Variance, for property located at 59 Optical Ave., Tax Map #
241-006- 000-000 and is in the Industrial Park District. The Petitioner is
requesting a Variance to permit space for dispatch, office, bus storage
and routine maintenance where this use is not permitted, per Article 6.3.5
of the
Zoning Regulations.
2. ZBA-26-7: Petitioner, Nathan Kaarto, on behalf of the owner, 434 - 440
Winchester St., LLC, requests a Variance, for property located at 44
Winchester St., Tax Map # 115-004-000-000 and is in the Commerce
Limited District. The Petitioner is proposing to replace an existing
roadside sign that is 14 feet tall with a 15 foot tall sign, per Article 10.8 of
the Zoning Regulations.
C. STAFF UPDATES
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Annual City Council Report
E. ADJOURNMENT
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
July 2, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• June 18, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation - National Parks & Recreation Month
2. Public Hearing - Residential Property Revitalization Zone (RPRZ) (RSA
79-E:4-b) Application for 429 Elm Street
Public Hearing - Attachments
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Let It Shine - Request for Use of City Property - Keene Pumpkin Festival -
October 17, 2026
2. Yankee Bottle Club - Support for the Installation of a Keene Glass
Company Historical Marker
3. Councilor Filiault - Request for Consideration of an Ordinance
Amendment Regulating Dogs at Downtown Events
4. Erik Murphy - Petition - Safety Improvements at the South Lincoln Street
and Roxbury Street Intersection
5. Councilor Williams – Request to Consider Restricting the Sale of 7-
Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Concentrated Kratom Products
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Councilor Haas - Request for Project Information Signage and Enhanced
Public Outreach for Capital Projects
2. Elizabeth Hansel - Request for Resolutions Regarding Single-Use Plastic
Reduction
3. Skye Stephenson - Tree Replacement along Maple Avenue
4. Kenneth Kost - Update on Neighborhood Stewardship of 100 Church
Street and Request for Permanent Pocket Park Designation
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 25, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Acceptance of Donation - Sustainability - Assistant Planner
2. Update on FY26 Fire Department Budget - Fire Chief
3. Property Tax Exemptions and Credits Review - City Assessor
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
1. Execution of a Change Order for Engineering Services with McFarland
Johnson - City Engineer
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Committee to discuss downtown infrastructure and Elm Street right of way
The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will review requests for capital project signage and plastic reduction resolutions. The body will also discuss tree replacement on Maple Avenue and a pocket park designation for 100 Church Street.
- Resolution R-2026-22 regarding the absolute discontinuance of a right of way on Elm Street (Tax Map 521-004-000)
- Request for permanent pocket park designation at 100 Church Street
- Tree replacement along Maple Avenue
- Request for resolutions regarding single-use plastic reduction
- Downtown Infrastructure Project update from the Public Works Director
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 24, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Councilor Haas - Request for Project Information Signage and Enhanced
Public Outreach for Capital Projects
2. Elizabeth Hansel - Request for Resolutions Regarding Single-Use Plastic
Reduction
3. Skye Stephenson - Tree Replacement along Maple Avenue
4. Kenneth Kost - Update on Neighborhood Stewardship of 100 Church
Street and Request for Permanent Pocket Park Designation
5. Relating to the Absolute Discontinuance of a Portion of a Right of Way
Across a Portion of Property Located on Elm Street (Identified by Tax
Map Number 521-004-000)
Petition and Resolution R-2026-22
Corrected Petition and Resolution
6. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update - Public Works Director
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Board
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 18, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• June 4, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Community Recognition - Keene High School Music Department
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Kenneth Kost - Update on Neighborhood Stewardship of 100 Church
Street and Request for Permanent Pocket Park Designation
2. Councilor Greenwald - Conflict of Interest - Old Elm Street ROW
Discontinuance (Resolution R-2026-22)
3. Councilor Jones - Request to Consider Additional Land Use Definitions in
the Land Development Code
4. Harris Center for Conservation Education - Amphibian Crossing Program
Update
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Keene Elm City Rotary Club - Request to Use City Property - Clarence
DeMar Marathon - September 27, 2026
2. Keene Music Festival - Request to Use City Property – Keene Music
Festival - September 5, 2026
3. Warrant for Unlicensed Dogs - City Clerk
4. Public Works Department Benchmarking & Strategic Plan – Consultant
Selection - Public Works Director
5. Authorization to Execute Monadnock T-Hangar Corporation Lease
Agreement - Airport Director
6. Informational Update on the status of Public Works' FY26 Operating
Budget - Public Works Director
7. Engineering Services – Court Street Well Field Upgrade Project -
Assistant Public Works
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Committee to review Public Works strategic plan and engineering services
The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss consultant selection for a Public Works strategic plan and engineering services for the Court Street Well Field Upgrade Project. The body will also consider a change order for McFarland Johnson and a lease agreement with Monadnock T-Hangar Corporation.
- Consultant selection for Public Works Department Benchmarking & Strategic Plan
- Change order for engineering services with McFarland Johnson
- Lease agreement with Monadnock T-Hangar Corporation
- Engineering services for Court Street Well Field Upgrade Project
- FY26 Operating Budget status update for Public Works
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 11, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Public Works Department Benchmarking & Strategic Plan – Consultant
Selection - Public Works Director
2. Execution of a Change Order for Engineering Services with McFarland
Johnson - City Engineer
3. Authorization to Execute Monadnock T-Hangar Corporation Lease
Agreement - Airport Director
4. Informational Update on the status of Public Works' FY26 Operating
Budget - Public Works Director
5. Engineering Services – Court Street Well Field Upgrade Project -
Assistant Public Works Director
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
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PLANNING, LICENSES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 10, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Keene Elm City Rotary Club - Request to Use City Property - Clarence
DeMar Marathon - September 27, 2026
Staff Report/Safety Protocol Team – Keene Elm City Rotary Club -
City Clerk
2. Keene Music Festival - Request to Use City Property – Keene Music
Festival - September 5, 2026
Staff Report/Safety Protocol Team – Keene Music Festival - City
Clerk
3. Councilor Ruttle-Miller - Request to Reinstate the College City
Commission
4. Mayor Kahn - Potential Expansion of Permitted Uses in Commerce,
Industrial, and Industrial Park Zones
5. Warrant for Unlicensed Dogs - City Clerk
6. Relating to the Definition of "Family"
Ordinance O-2026-02
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
1. Relating to Short-term Rental Uses
Ordinance O-2026-09
2. Relating to the Definition of Short-term Rental
Ordinance O-2026-10
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 18:30
Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Keene City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026-2027 operating budget
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding water and sewer utility charges and FY 2027 wage schedules. Several resolutions regarding bond issues for infrastructure and park projects are on the agenda.
- Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget
- Ordinance O-2026-07 relating to Water & Sewer Utility Charges
- Ordinance O-2026-11 regarding Fiscal Year 2027 Wage Schedules
- Bond issue appropriations for projects including Ashuelot River Dam, Downtown Infrastructure, and Lower Winchester Street Reconstruction
- Contract execution for Design Services for Ashuelot River Park Greenspace Playground Consultant
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
June 4, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• May 21, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Public Hearing - Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
1. Confirmation - Ashuelot River Park Advisory Board
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Keene Music Festival - Request to Use City Property – Keene Music
Festival - September 5, 2026
2. Councilor Haas - Request for Project Information Signage and Enhanced
Public Outreach for Capital Projects
3. Elizabeth Hansel - Request for Resolutions Regarding Single-Use Plastic
Reduction
4. Skye Stephenson - Tree Replacement along Maple Avenue
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Terri O'Rorke - Request to Address Nuisance Dog Barking During
Daytime Hours
2. Report Out - Concerns Relating to Cars Congesting Royal Avenue During
School Pick-up
3. NHDOT Reconstruction of Rt. 101 - Project Update
4. Court Street Water Main Replacement Project - Project Easements
5. Staff Report - Chemical Detections in Groundwater
6. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update
7. Appointment of Emergency Management Director effective July 1, 2026
8. Execution of Contract - Design Services for Ashuelot River Park
Greenspace Playground Consultant Selection
9. Execution of Contract - Fire Department – Professional Health Services
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:30
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board to hear variance request for 59 Optical Ave.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request for a property in the Industrial Park District. The board will determine if the petitioner may use the site for dispatch, office, bus storage, and routine maintenance.
- ZBA-26-5: Variance request by JP Irving, LLC for 59 Optical Ave. (Tax Map # 241-006-000-000)
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City Hall Council Chambers
June 1, 2026
6:30 PM
A. ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - May 11, 2026
B. HEARINGS
1. ZBA-26-5: Petitioner, JP Irving, LLC, of Concord, NH., requests a
Variance, for property located at 59 Optical Ave., Tax Map # 241-006-
000-000 and is in the Industrial Park District. The Petitioner is requesting
a Variance to permit a space for dispatch, office, bus storage and routine
maintenance where this use is not permitted, per Article 6.3.5 of the
Zoning Regulations.
C. STAFF UPDATES
D. NEW BUSINESS
E. ADJOURNMENT
Thu May 28, 2026 · 18:00
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Wed May 27, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 27, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Terri O'Rorke - Request to Address Nuisance Dog Barking During
Daytime Hours
2. Report Out - Concerns Relating to Cars Congesting Royal Avenue During
School Pick-up
3. NHDOT Reconstruction of Rt. 101 - Project Update - Public Works
Director
4. Court Street Water Main Replacement Project Project Easements — City
Engineer
5. Staff Report - Chemical Detections in Groundwater - Assistant Public
Works Director and Laboratory Manager
6. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update - Public Works Director
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Board
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KEENE PLANNING BOARD
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 26, 2026
6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B. MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
1. April 27, 2026
C. EXTENSION REQUESTS
D. FINAL VOTE ON CONDITIONAL APPROVALS
1. Applications Ready for Final Approval
E. BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
F. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PB-26-10 - Habitat for Humanity Duplex, Cottage Court Conditional
Use Permit — Applicant SVE Associates, on behalf of owner Monadnock
Habitat for Humanity, proposes to construct a 1,364 sq-ft duplex at the
property located at 0 Grove St. (TMP# 585-057-000). The parcel is ~.11
ac and is located in the Residential Preservation District.
2. PB-26-9 - Froling Energy Site Modifications, Major Site Plan –
Applicant and owner 560 Main Street LLC proposes to create two curb
cuts on Manchester St., demolish an existing ~590-sf building, replace
the siding on the principal building, and improve an existing gravel area at
20 & 37 Manchester St. (TMP#s 114-012-000 & 114-003-000). The
parcels are located in the Commerce & Industrial Districts.
3. PB-26-11 - GMS Parking Lot Expansion - Major Site Plan & Surface
Water Protection Conditional Use Permit - Applicant Fieldstone Land
Consultants, on behalf of owner GMS Realty LLP, proposes to expand the
rear parking lot and install stormwater management infrastructure within
the 30-ft surface water buffer on the lot at 30 Production Ave. The property
is
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 21, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• May 7, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
2. Public Hearing - Ordinance O-2026-02: Relating to the Definition of
"Family"
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
1. Nomination - Ashuelot River Park Advisory Board
2. Confirmation - Heritage Commission
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Keene Elm City Rotary Club - Request to Use City Property - Clarence
DeMar Marathon - September 27, 2026
2. Mayor Kahn - Potential Expansion of Permitted Uses in Commerce,
Industrial, and Industrial Park Zones
3. Councilor Ruttle-Miller - Request to Reinstate the College City
Commission
4. Kenneth Kost - In opposition to Reviewing Amendments to Land
Development Code - Adopted September 18, 2025 (O-2025-15-A)
5. Kristen Petricola - Petition - In opposition to Reviewing Amendments to
Land Development Code - Adopted September 18, 2025 (O-2025-15-A)
6. Robert and Sandra Hamm - In support of Reviewing Amendments to Land
Development Code - Adopted September 18, 2025 (O-2025-15-A)
7. Robin Kost – Petition from East Keene Residents - In support of
Reviewing Amendments to Land Development Code - Adopted
September 18, 2025 (O-2025-15-A)
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Downtown Infrastructure Project Financing Plan
2. Keene
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:30
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:30
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 14, 2026
5:30 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Councilor Jones - Draft Resolution for Consideration Addressing the
Burden on Local Property Taxpayers
2. NH Humanities Council Community Development Finance Authority
(CDFA) Grant - Library Director
3. Acceptance of 2026 AARP Community Challenge Capacity-Building
Microgrant - City Planner
4. Technical Services Agreement - Southwest Region Planning Commission
- Deputy City Manager
5. Recreational Trails Program Grant - Keene State College Pedestrian
Bridge - Deputy City Manager
6. Acceptance of HealthTrust Wellness Grant - Human Resources Director
7. 2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant
Award - Fire Chief
8. Relating to Delinquent Accounts
Ordinance O-2026-05
9. Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Review
Overview Budget
Book
Pages
Online Pages
City Attorney 64 62
Assessment 77-78 75-76
Finance 84-89 82-87
Human
Resources
93-94 91-92
Employee
Benefits
93-94 91-92
Compensated
Absences Fund
178-179 173-174
Parking Fund 188-189 182-187
Police 139-144 136-141
Fire 105-109 102-106
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 13, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Committee to discuss Downtown Infrastructure Project financing
The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will meet to review the financing plan for the Downtown Infrastructure Project.
- Downtown Infrastructure Project Financing Plan
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 13, 2026
5:30 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Downtown Infrastructure Project Financing Plan
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 13, 2026 · 18:00
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee
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PLANNING, LICENSES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 13, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Keene Family YMCA - Request for Road Closure of Summit Road for the
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon Race - June 7, 2026
Staff Report/Safety Protocol Team – Keene Family YMCA - City
Clerk
2. Black Cloud Brewing Co. - Request for Permission to Serve Alcohol -
Sidewalk Café
3. Relating to the Process to Amend the Zoning Text and Zoning Map
Ordinance O-2026-08
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
1. Relating to the Definition of "Family"
Ordinance O-2026-02
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:30
Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee
Committee to review proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The review covers various city departments, including the General Fund, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Review
- General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
- Debt Service
- Capital Appropriations
- PC Replacement Fund
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FINANCE, ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 12, 2026
5:30 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Review
Section Pages
Overview 6-7
General Fund Revenues and
Expenditures
6-33
Debt Service 32-35
Mayor & City Council 38-42
Information Technology 95-99
PC Replacement Fund 196-200
Outside Agencies 43-48
Human Services 77-87
Unclassified Items
Capital Appropriations 49-54
Risk Management
City Clerk 65-72
City Manager's Office 55-60
Airport 146-152
Community Development 153-162
Library 110-114
Parks & Recreation 115-125
Facilities 126-135
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 11, 2026 · 18:30
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board to hear variance request for 0 Grove St.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request for a property in the Residential Preservation District. The board will also review findings of fact and receive a staff update on OpenGov.
- Variance request (ZBA-26-3) for 0 Grove St. to allow a five-foot encroachment into the rear setback
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City Hall Council Chambers
May 11, 2026
6:30 PM
A. ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - March 2, 2026
B. HEARINGS
1. ZBA-26-3: Petitioner, Matthew Keenan of Monadnock Habitat for
Humanity, requests a Variance, for property located at 0 Grove St., Tax
Map # 585-057-000-000 and is in the Residential Preservation District.
The Petitioner is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of five feet
into the rear setback, per Article 3.2.2 of the Zoning Regulations.
C. STAFF UPDATES - OpenGov
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Findings of Fact
2. Office of Planning & Zoning Spring 2026 Conference, May 9, 2026
E. ADJOURNMENT
Thu May 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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KEENE CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
May 7, 2026
7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
• April 16, 2026 Minutes
A. HEARINGS / PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
1. Proclamation - National Bike Month
2. Proclamation - Municipal Clerks Week
3. Proclamation - National Kids to Parks Day
B. ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS / APPOINTMENTS / CONFIRMATIONS
1. Nomination - Heritage Commission
C. COMMUNICATIONS
1. Keene Family YMCA - Request for Road Closure of Summit Road for the
Otter Romp Youth Triathlon Race - June 7, 2026
2. Terri O'Rorke - Request to Address Nuisance Dog Barking During
Daytime Hours
3. Councilor Jones - Draft Resolution for Consideration Addressing the
Burden on Local Property Taxpayers
4. Black Cloud Brewing Co. - Request for Permission to Serve Alcohol -
Sidewalk Café
5. Councilors Williams, Ruttle-Miller and Workman - Implementation of 2025
Comprehensive Master Plan - Housing Initiatives
D. REPORTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. Concerns With Parking on Marlboro Street and Enforcement Measures
2. Concerns and Recommendations Regarding the Proposed Parking Lot at
the Skate Park
3. Request for Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to Allow Leashed
Dogs in Woodland Cemetery
4. 2026 Construction Season Update
5. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update
E. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
F. REPORTS - CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
1. Acceptance of Donations - Finance
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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 18:00
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
April 29, 2026
6:00 PM
A. AGENDA ITEMS
1. Brittany Williams - Concerns Relating to Cars Congesting Royal Avenue
During School Pick-up
2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION - Concerns With Parking on Marlboro Street
and Enforcement Measures
3. Communications - Concerns and Recommendations Regarding the
Proposed Parking Lot at the Skate Park
Robert and Sandra Hamm
Barbara and Frank Richter
Vicky Morton
Tom Duston
4. Councilor Williams - Request for Consideration of an Ordinance
Amendment to Allow Leashed Dogs in Woodland Cemetery
5. 2026 Constructon Season Update - City Engineer
6. Downtown Infrastructure Project Update - Public Works Director
B. MORE TIME ITEMS
NON PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 18:30
Planning Board
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KEENE PLANNING BOARD
Council Chambers, Keene City Hall
April 27, 2026
6:30 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
B. MINUTES FROM PRECEDING MEETING
1. March 23, 2026
C. EXTENSION REQUESTS
1. PB-2025-06 – Cottage Court Conditional Use Permit, Major Site Plan,
& Surface Water Protection Conditional Use Permit – Guitard Homes,
Court St – Applicant Fieldstone Land Consultants PLLC, on behalf of
owner Guitard Homes LLC, requests a second extension to the deadline
to satisfy the precedent conditions of approval for the proposed 29-unit
single-family Cottage Court Development on the undeveloped lot at 0
Court St (TMP #228-016-000). The parcel is ~9.7-ac in size and is located
in the Low Density District.
D. FINAL VOTE ON CONDITIONAL APPROVALS
1. Applications Ready for Final Approval
E. BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
F. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PB-2025-21 – Subdivision & Surface Water Protection Conditional
Use Permit – Applicant Cardinal Surveying & Land Planning and
applicants/owners Fernando & Marguerite Cyr propose to subdivide the
~10.6-ac lot at 315 Old Walpole Rd (TMP# 210-027-000) into a ~7.9-ac lot
and a ~2.7-ac lot. About 7,815 sf of impact to the surface water buffer is
requested for a proposed driveway and grading for a leach field. The
parcel is in the Rural district.
H. OTHER BUSINESS
I. STAFF UPDATES
1. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update
J. NEW BUSINESS
UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST
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Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 18:00
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 18:00