Keene public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a final vote on a boundary line adjustment between two Maple Avenue properties, adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, and conduct public hearings on a driveway width appeal, two subdivisions, and a cottage court development. The agenda also includes staff updates, new business, and a training item on site development standards.

• Boundary line adjustment transferring ~7.5 acres from 105 Maple Ave to 91 Maple Ave (PB-2025-30)
• Appeal of street access permit denial for 31 Robbins Rd regarding driveway width
• Cheshire Medical Center 2-lot subdivision at 62 Maple Ave (PB-2025-31)
• 2-lot subdivision at 98 Peg Shop Rd (PB-2025-28)
• Cottage Court development with 18 dwellings at 454 Elm St (PB-2025-29)

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2025, with confirmations for multiple boards and commissions, withdrawals of zoning ordinances, and votes on new zoning and property regulations. The meeting includes first and second readings of ordinances, resolutions, and reports from city officers and departments.

• Confirmations for 12 boards and commissions, including Airport Development Committee and Planning Board
• Withdrawal of zoning ordinance O-2025-28-A for Pearl Street and Winchester Street intersection
• First readings of ordinances O-2025-39 and O-2025-40 on zoning application procedures and accessory dwelling units
• Second readings of six ordinances, including zoning changes for Pearl Street, Maple Avenue, and new building codes
• Resolution R-2025-35 adopting Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several agenda items, including grant awards, professional service contracts, and capital fund transfers. Items cover hazmat training, wastewater treatment plant repairs, solar pavilion design, salamander crossing, park improvements, and airport taxiway reconstruction. A non-public session is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after.

• 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program - Hazmat Training Award
• Professional Services Contract for WWTP HVAC Replacement & Grit Chamber Ductwork Insulation Repair
• Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for Gilbo Avenue Solar Pavilion Project design
• Grant agreement with NH Fish and Game for Jordan Road Salamander Crossing Project
• Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round 36 for Patricia T. Russell Park Phase II

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Keene Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider several ordinances and requests, including a zoning map change at Pearl and Winchester Streets, a petition to rezone part of 62 Maple Avenue, and updates to property and building codes. The committee will also review a request to use city property for the 2026 Ice and Snow Festival and discuss a series of small-scale downtown festivals during construction. Public comments on the Pearl Street zoning change are included.

• Request to use city property for Ice and Snow Festival on February 7, 2026
• Resolution R-2025-35 to adopt RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive
• Ordinance O-2025-28-A: Zoning map change from Low Density to Commerce at Pearl and Winchester Streets
• Ordinance O-2025-34-A: Rezone 1.24-acre portion of 62 Maple Avenue from Industrial Park to Medium Density
• Ordinance O-2025-35: Muzzling of vicious dogs

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendments: one converting 1.24 acres at 62 Maple Avenue from Industrial Park to Medium Density, and another changing the intersection of Pearl Street and Winchester Street from Low Density to Commerce. The council will also consider nominations for multiple boards and commissions, and receive reports on infrastructure projects and ordinance updates.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-34-A to rezone 1.24 acres at 62 Maple Avenue from Industrial Park to Medium Density
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-28-A to rezone the intersection of Pearl Street and Winchester Street from Low Density to Commerce
• Nominations for Airport Development and Marketing Committee, Ashuelot River Park Advisory Board, and other boards and commissions
• Request for an access easement across city-owned land in Swanzey
• Draft 'Protection of Streets' ordinance and Downtown Infrastructure Project Update

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will discuss a resident petition to remove a sidewalk on Magnolia Way, bridge load limit postings, construction season summaries, an access easement request, a draft ordinance on street protection, and a downtown infrastructure update. These are discussion items, with no final votes indicated on the agenda.

• Petition to discontinue and remove sidewalk on northerly side of Magnolia Way
• Load limit postings for Beaver Street and Spring Street bridges
• 2025 construction season summary and 2026 preview
• Request for access easement across city-owned land in Swanzey
• Draft 'Protection of Streets' ordinance

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take a final vote on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, covering subdivision regulations, site development standards, earth excavation rules, and application procedures. The changes aim to clarify language, correct errors, update submittal requirements, and align with recent state law changes on development timeframes. The board will also receive training on screening and lighting standards.

• Public hearing on amendments to Subdivision Regulations, Site Development Standards, Earth Excavation Regulations, and Application Procedures
• Amendments affect Sections 20.2, 21.6, 25.3, 25.5, 26.10, 26.12, 26.14, and 26.19
• New site plan review thresholds for commercial and multifamily street access permits, new additions, and new residential dwelling units
• Final vote on conditional approvals
• Training on Site Development Standards #6 (Screening) and #7 (Lighting)

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold first readings on three ordinances: regulating muzzling of vicious dogs, updating property and housing standards, and creating a new chapter on building construction and demolition. It will also take up second readings on pavement setbacks and class allocation, and consider several funding reallocations and agreements, including engineering services for City Hall structural repairs and a grant for the Ashuelot Rail Trail bridge.

• Ordinance O-2025-35: Muzzling of vicious dogs
• Ordinance O-2025-36: Update Chapter 18 Property and Housing Standards
• Ordinance O-2025-37: New Chapter 44 Building Construction and Demolition
• Agreement with Michael Petrovick Architects for City Hall structural repairs design
• Re-allocation of CIP funds for Downtown Infrastructure Improvements and George Street Bridge

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including accepting Homeland Security grants for fire equipment, contracting for City Hall structural repairs, and reallocating capital improvement funds for downtown and bridge projects. They will also consider an ordinance on class allocation and discuss support for a 250th Independence Day celebration.

• 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Award for Critical Care Equipment
• 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Award for Hazardous Materials Allocation
• Agreement with Michael Petrovick Architects for City Hall Structural Repairs Design (65J0002B)
• Re-allocation of FY26 CIP funds for Downtown Infrastructure Improvements (75M012)
• Ordinance O-2025-32 relating to Class Allocation

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-29, which would allow an exception to the parking lot pavement setback for cross-site access. The council will also consider zone changes for properties on Pearl, Winchester, Maple, and Route 12, as well as several contracts and grants for infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-29 (cross-site access exception from parking lot pavement setback)
• Zone change for five properties on Pearl Street & Winchester Street (O-2025-28-A)
• Zone change for six properties on Maple Ave & Route 12 (O-2025-34-A)
• Sale of City Property - 100 Church Street
• Acceptance of FAA AIP grant for Airport Perimeter Fence Project

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a request to extend a previously granted Special Exception for property at 147 Main St., and a variance request for a steep driveway at 509 Hurricane Rd. The board will also review minutes, discuss rules of procedure updates, and may enter non-public session if needed.

• Continued hearing ZBA-2025-08: Extension request for Special Exception at 147 Main St. (Tax Map #584-060-000-000), Downtown Core District, per Article 26.6.9
• Hearing ZBA-2025-19: Variance request by Scott and Eileen Adams for 509 Hurricane Rd. (Tax Map #222-017-000), Rural District, to allow street access up to ~18 degree slope per Article 9.3.4.C
• Minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting
• Staff update: Rules of Procedure Updates

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings and take final votes on several development proposals, including a 5-lot subdivision at 150 Congress St, a solar array at 0 Rose Lane, and a request to revoke a prior conditional use permit. The board will also consider two extension requests for cottage court developments and a boundary line adjustment, plus amendments to site plan review thresholds.

• Extension request PB-2025-06: 29-unit cottage court at 0 Court St (Guitard Homes)
• Extension request PB-2024-14: 36-unit cottage court at 0 Drummer Rd (Timberlane Woods)
• Boundary line adjustment: transfer ~0.09-ac from 35 to 39 Kendall Rd
• Public hearing to revoke PB-2024-08: two-unit townhome at 15 Colony Ct
• Public hearing PB-2025-17: 5-lot subdivision at 150 Congress St (Markem-Imaje)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will review and potentially approve several grant acceptances, engineering service agreements, and loan authorizations for city infrastructure projects, including airport, water, sewer, and bridge work. They will also discuss a subordination agreement and a proposal for a 250th Independence Day celebration.

• Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant for Airport Perimeter Fence Project
• 2025 Homeland Security Grant for Local Hazmat Training
• Donations for Goose Pond Pedestrian Bridge Project
• Engineering services agreements for Court Street Water Main and Culvert Replacement, Downtown Infrastructure Improvements, and George Street Bridge
• Authorization to borrow NHDES CWSRF loan funds for lead service line replacement

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will continue discussing the sale of city-owned property at 100 Church Street, consider an ordinance on bicycle rules, receive an update on the downtown infrastructure project, and review an agreement to attach city lighting to private property.

• Continued discussion on sale of 100 Church Street
• Ordinance O-2025-33: Rules for the Operation of Bicycles
• Downtown Infrastructure Project update from Public Works Director
• Agreement to attach city lighting to private property

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed municipal ballot questions: one to prohibit Keno and one to allow social districts. The council will also consider appointments, resignations, and requests for use of city property, including snowmobile access along Krif Road and a sidewalk café alcohol permit.

• Public hearing on prohibiting Keno as a municipal general ballot question
• Public hearing on allowing social districts as a municipal general ballot question
• Resignation of Andrew Oram from Congregate Living and Social Services Licensing Board
• Request by Keene Sno-Riders to run snowmobiles in right-of-way along Krif Road
• Resolution R-2025-33 honoring Christopher L. Simonds upon retirement

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will hold public workshops on two proposed zoning map amendments. The first would rezone about 2 acres on Winchester and Pearl Streets from Low Density to Commerce, and the second would rezone about 1.3 acres at 62 Maple Ave from Industrial Park to Medium Density. The committee will also discuss potential changes to site plan review thresholds and follow-up on recently enacted state legislation affecting subdivisions, ADUs, and dwelling unit zoning.

• Public workshop on O-2025-28-A: rezone 305, 0, 291 Winchester St, 371, 363 Pearl St, and parts of 347, 339, 331 Pearl St from Low Density to Commerce (~2 acres)
• Public workshop on O-2025-34: rezone portion of 62 Maple Ave from Industrial Park to Medium Density (~1.3 acres)
• Discussion of potential modifications to site plan review thresholds
• Discussion of HB 413 (subdivision improvements), HB 577 (ADU definition), and HB 457 (dwelling unit zoning restrictions)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee agenda for October 9, 2025, contains no substantive public items. The agenda lists only placeholder sections for agenda items and more time items, followed by a non-public session and adjournment. This is essentially a procedural meeting with no public decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Non-public session scheduled
• No public agenda items listed

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a request to use city property for small-scale downtown festivals during a construction project, a request from the Keene Sno-Riders to run snowmobiles along Krif Road, and a request from The Perch to serve alcohol at a sidewalk café. The committee will also consider ordinance amendments related to dog muzzling, zoning changes, pavement setbacks, and a zoning map amendment for 62 Maple Avenue.

• Mark Rebillard request to use city property for downtown festivals during construction
• Keene Sno-Riders request to run snowmobiles in right-of-way along Krif Road from Ashuelot Rail Trail to Winchester Street
• The Perch request for permission to serve alcohol at sidewalk café
• Ordinance O-2025-28: zoning map amendment at Pearl and Winchester Streets (Low Density to Commerce)
• Ordinance O-2025-34: zoning map amendment for 1.24 acres of 62 Maple Avenue (Industrial Park to Medium Density)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on continued requests, including an extension for a special exception at 147 Main St. and multiple variances for Markem-Imaje at 150 Congress St. The board will also discuss rules of procedure updates and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Extension request for special exception at 147 Main St. (ZBA-2025-08)
• Variance for setback at 150 Congress St. (ZBA-2025-13)
• Variance for minimum lot size at 150 Congress St. (ZBA-2025-14)
• Variance for parking surface at 150 Congress St. (ZBA-2025-15)
• Variance for building encroachment at 150 Congress St. (ZBA-2025-17)

City Council

The Keene City Council will review communications and reports regarding the future of 100 Church Street, a city-owned property with multiple competing proposals including its sale, preservation as a pocket park, or renovation using grant funds. The council will also hear updates on downtown infrastructure, bridge load ratings, and a potential social district ballot question.

• Petition to rezone 1.24-acre portion of 62 Maple Avenue from Industrial Park to Medium Density (Ordinance O-2025-34)
• Proposals for 100 Church Street: sale, pocket park preservation, or renovation via CDBG grant
• Load rating study results for Beaver Street and Spring Street bridges over Beaver Brook
• Councilor Remy requests placing Social District question on 2025 Municipal General Election Ballot
• Ordinance O-2025-29 on pavement setbacks and cross-site access (Joint Planning Board/PLD)

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on three items: an appeal of a denied street access permit for a property at 15 Crestview St, a major site plan to convert retail space at Key Road Plaza into a gaming facility, and the 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan. The board will also review a City Council referral regarding a land return on Grove Street.

• Appeal of denied Street Access Permit exception for 15 Crestview St
• Major Site Plan (PB-2025-18) to convert ~61,526-sf of retail space at Key Road Plaza (109-147 Key Rd) into a charitable gaming facility
• Public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan
• City Council referral (R-2025-26) to return ~257 sf of land from Grove St to 0 Grove St
• Final vote on conditional approvals

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board is considering a motion to rehear a prior decision on a major amendment to an issued earth excavation permit for properties at 21 and 57 Route 9. The motion was submitted by James Manley of Sullivan, NH. The agenda includes only this item and standard procedural items.

• Motion to rehear PB-2024-20 regarding a major amendment to an earth excavation permit
• Properties at 21 and 57 Route 9, Keene
• Submitted by James Manley of Sullivan, NH

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss a request to place a social district question on the 2025 municipal election ballot, review holiday sponsorship donations for human services, and receive an overview of outside agency funding processes. The meeting will also consider Ordinance O-2025-31, which relates to class allocation.

• Councilor Remy's request to place Social District Question on 2025 Municipal General Election Ballot
• Acceptance of Donations - Holiday Sponsorship Program - Human Services
• Overview of Outside Agency Funding Process - Human Services
• Ordinance O-2025-31: Relating to Class Allocation

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will continue discussing the potential sale of city-owned property at 100 Church Street to a private owner, with support from tenants of nearby properties. They will also review load rating study results for the Beaver Street and Spring Street bridges, consider a bicycle ordinance, receive a downtown infrastructure project update, and act on resolutions related to Grove Street right-of-way and easements.

• Continued discussion on sale of 100 Church Street to private owner
• Load rating study results for Beaver Street and Spring Street bridges over Beaver Brook
• Ordinance O-2025-33: Rules for operation of bicycles
• Downtown Infrastructure Project update
• Resolutions R-2025-26 and R-2025-27: Amended return of layout for Grove Street right-of-way and deed/easement

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings of land development code amendments aimed at encouraging housing development, a first reading of bicycle operation rules, and appropriations for infrastructure projects like the Marlboro Street and Cheshire Rail Trail improvements. The council will also discuss a proposed zone change for five properties on Pearl and Winchester Streets, a mutual aid agreement with Marlborough for building inspections, and a host community agreement with Revo Casino.

• Second reading of ordinances O-2025-15-A, O-2025-17, O-2025-20-A, O-2025-21-A, O-2025-25, O-2025-26 to amend land development code for housing and fees
• First reading of ordinance O-2025-33 on bicycle operation rules
• Resolution R-2025-28 appropriating funds for local match for Marlboro Street & Cheshire Rail Trail improvements (NHDOT#42515)
• Resolution R-2025-31 appropriating funds for Keene Airport Solar Project
• Zone change request for five properties on Pearl Street & Winchester Street (O-2025-28-A)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six variance requests from Markem-Imaje for its property at 150 Congress St. in the Industrial Park District. The variances seek relief from setback, lot size, parking, and use restrictions. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates on the Master Plan and Annual City Council Report.

• Variance for setback requirements (Article 6.3.2) - ZBA-2025-13
• Variance for minimum lot size (Article 6.3.2) - ZBA-2025-14
• Variance for parking surface requirements (Article 9.4.2) - ZBA-2025-15
• Variance for minimum lot size (Article 6.3.2) - ZBA-2025-16
• Variance for building encroaching 4 feet into 30-foot side setback (Article 6.3.2) - ZBA-2025-17

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider several funding appropriations, a request to place a social district question on the 2025 ballot, and a host community agreement with Revo Casino. The committee will also discuss a donation for makerspace staffing and funding for juvenile court diversion.

• Acceptance of donation for Makerspace staffing
• Request to place Social District question on 2025 Municipal General Election ballot
• Appropriation of funds for local match for Marlboro Street & Cheshire Rail Trail Improvements (NHDOT#42515)
• Appropriation of funds for FY26 Water Infrastructure Pavement Repairs, Sewer Main Lining, and Keene Airport Solar Project
• Revo Casino Host Community Agreement

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will decide on multiple ordinances to update the Land Development Code, including fee updates, setback rules, and zoning map changes. The committee will also consider endorsing the 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan and a mutual aid agreement for building inspections with Marlborough.

• Endorsement of 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan (Resolution R-2025-32)
• Amendments to Land Development Code to encourage housing development (Ordinance O-2025-15-A)
• Zoning map change from Low Density to Commerce at Pearl St & Winchester St (Ordinance O-2025-28)
• Land Development Code fee updates (Ordinance O-2025-25)
• Mutual aid agreement with Town of Marlborough for building inspection services

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on the Grove Street right-of-way layout and a CDBG mid-grant update, and consider several resolutions appropriating funds for infrastructure projects, including the Marlboro Street rail trail, water and sewer repairs, and the airport solar project. The council will also discuss placing a social district question and a keno question on the 2025 municipal election ballot, along with other routine items.

• Public hearing on Resolution R-2025-26 and R-2025-27 for Grove Street right-of-way and easement
• Resolution R-2025-28: appropriation for Marlboro Street & Cheshire Rail Trail Improvements (NHDOT#42515)
• Resolution R-2025-29: additional funds for FY26 water infrastructure pavement repairs
• Resolution R-2025-30: FY28 funds for sewer main lining project
• Resolution R-2025-31: appropriation for Keene Airport Solar Project

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will hear five resident requests and two city-led items. Topics include tree removal, public art placement, a historical marker, property sale, and updates to downtown bike lane rules and trail signage.

• Howard Mudge requests tree removal at 9 Evergreen Avenue on city property
• Frederick MacMillan requests sculpture installation at Patricia Russell Park under policy R-2018-22
• Sale of city property at 100 Church Street
• Draft Bicycle Lanes Ordinance for downtown infrastructure project
• Installation of trail sign for Charles Redfern Bridge

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four public hearings on zoning variances and extensions for properties in the Downtown Core and Commerce districts. Items include a sign variance for the Colonial Theater, an extension for a 2023 special exception, a charitable gaming facility variance, and requests to expand a non-conforming apartment and convert a garage to a home.

• Variance for electronically activated sign at 95 Main St. (Colonial Theater)
• Extension of 2023 special exception for 147 Main St. property
• Variance for charitable gaming facility within 250 ft requirement at 109-147 Key Rd.
• Enlargement of non-conforming apartment from 900 to 1,075 sq ft at 314 Park Ave.
• Variance to convert garage to single-family home at 314 Park Ave.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will review six items, including a request to place a keno question on the 2025 municipal election ballot, two police department grants for highway safety and substance abuse enforcement, and proposals related to airport leasing, solar projects, and sustainable transportation grants.

• Councilor Favolise’s request to place a keno question on the 2025 Municipal General Election Ballot
• 2026 Keene PD Highway Safety Grant (Police Department)
• 2026/2027 Substance Abuse Enforcement Program Grant (Police Department)
• Lease of parking spaces for Thomas Transportation (Airport Director)
• Keene Airport Solar Project (City Manager)

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will hear a staff report on recreational access to the wastewater treatment plant driveway in Swanzey, review a downtown West Side parking garage study, discuss on-street parking safety on Church Street, and consider a no-parking zones ordinance. They will also take up a request to extend the construction start deadline for Brookfield Lane and receive an update on the downtown infrastructure project.

• Staff report on recreational access to wastewater treatment plant driveway in Swanzey
• Downtown West Side parking garage study assessment and recommendations
• Ordinance O-2025-27 relating to no parking zones
• Request for extension of construction start deadline for Brookfield Lane
• Resolutions R-2025-26 and R-2025-27 regarding Grove Street right-of-way and easement

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a major amendment to expand a gravel pit at 21 & 57 Route 9, including requests for waivers from several land development code sections. The board will also consider a first extension request for a Keene State College subdivision, and will discuss referring the 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan to the City Council for endorsement.

• PB-2024-20: Gravel pit expansion at 21 & 57 Route 9 (109.1 acres) with waivers for water resource setback, water table excavation, toxic materials, and 5-acre excavation limit
• PB-2025-01: Keene State College requests first extension for 2-lot subdivision at 238-268 Main St
• Master Plan Steering Committee recommends setting public hearing for 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan and referral to City Council
• Correspondence: Letter from Ariane Ice dated August 8, 2025

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one on setbacks and build-to dimensions (O-2025-20-A) and another amending the Land Development Code to encourage housing development (O-2025-15-A). The agenda also includes first readings of several ordinances, including fee updates, zoning map changes, and no parking zones, plus a resolution on a FY26 budget amendment. Several communications oppose O-2025-15-A, and the council will consider various contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-20-A (setbacks and build-to dimensions)
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-15-A (LDC amendments to encourage housing)
• First reading of Ordinance O-2025-28 (zoning map change at Pearl and Winchester Streets)
• Resolution R-2025-25 (FY26 budget amendment)
• Contract for 2026 city-wide property revaluation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two requests: a variance for an electronic sign at the Colonial Theater (95 Main St.) and an extension of a special exception for 147 Main St. One previously scheduled hearing (ZBA-2025-09) has been withdrawn. The board will also review minutes, receive staff updates, and may enter non-public session.

• Variance request (ZBA-2025-07) for electronically activated changeable copy sign at 95 Main St. (Colonial Theater)
• Extension request (ZBA-2025-08) for special exception granted Aug 7, 2023, at 147 Main St.
• Withdrawn: ZBA-2025-09 expansion of non-conforming use at 160 Emerald St. (casino use in Silk Mill building)

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on a veterinary hospital addition, an Eversource transmission line project, and a major gravel pit expansion, and will consider extension requests for two previously approved projects. The board will also discuss a complaint about the gravel pit's visibility from Route 9 and consider whether to delegate enforcement to staff.

• Public hearing: 2,092-sf addition to Court Street Veterinary Hospital at 686 Court St
• Public hearing: Eversource to replace 12 structures along T198 Transmission Line, impacting ~102,332-sf of Surface Water Protection Buffer
• Public hearing: Gravel pit expansion at 21 & 57 Route 9, with waivers for buffer, water table, and excavation area limits
• Extension request: Douglas Company Inc. for 98,323-sf office/warehouse at 0 Black Brook Rd
• Extension request: Cheshire County Shooting Sports for shooting range at 19 Ferry Brook Rd

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider several contracts and financial items, including the sale of city property at 100 Church Street, a change order for sewer main lining, an engineering services agreement for the Transportation Heritage Trail Phase 1, and a contract for the 2026 city-wide property revaluation. The committee will also discuss an amendment to an FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction, a construction agreement for that project, and a fuel tank replacement project close-out. Additionally, they will review a proposed FY26 budget amendment and an ordinance on class allocation and performance bonus, plus two 'more time' items: city support for a 250th Independence Day celebration and a request to place a Keno question on the 2025 ballot.

• Sale of City Property - 100 Church Street
• Change Order with Insituform for Sewer Main Lining Project
• Engineering Services Agreement with Greenman-Pedersen Inc for Transportation Heritage Trail Phase 1 (NHDOT#40653)
• Contract for 2026 City-Wide Property Revaluation
• Construction Agreement for Airport Taxiway A Reconstruction with Casella Construction Inc.

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2025, addressing a range of items including a proposed FY26 budget amendment, ordinances on parking and employee bonuses, and reports on housing development code changes. The agenda also includes several requests and petitions, such as designating Keene a sanctuary city for the LGBTQIA+ community and a request to place a Keno question on the ballot. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and donations.

• Resolution R-2025-25: Proposed FY26 Budget Amendment
• Ordinance O-2025-20-A: Setbacks and Build-to Dimensions
• Ordinance O-2025-15-A: Land Development Code amendments to encourage housing
• Ordinance O-2025-22: Prohibited parking in proximity to driveways (second reading)
• Request: Keene Pride to designate Keene a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ community

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will hold a joint meeting to continue public workshops on two proposed zoning ordinances. One ordinance (O-2025-20) clarifies setback and build-to requirements, while the other (O-2025-15) aims to encourage housing by reducing lot sizes, increasing density, and allowing ground-floor dwellings in certain districts. The meeting also includes time for discussion of private roads, neighborhood nodes, and short-term rentals.

• Ordinance O-2025-20: clarifies setbacks apply to all buildings/structures, defines Build-To Line/Zone, prohibits accessory structures in BTZ
• Ordinance O-2025-15: reduces minimum lot size in Neighborhood Business District to 5,000 sq ft
• Ordinance O-2025-15: increases density in Medium Density District to 6 units per lot
• Ordinance O-2025-15: allows ground-floor dwellings in Downtown Growth District on Type B streets
• Discussion items: private roads, neighborhood nodes, short-term rental properties

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request for city funds toward a drainage replacement at 0 Ashuelot Street, a proposal to place a Keno question on the 2025 municipal election ballot, acceptance of grants and a donation, and a fund transfer for a skatepark fence. The agenda also includes a request for city support for a 250th Independence Day celebration in 2026. The meeting will conclude with a non-public session.

• Request for city contribution to Monadnock Conservancy for drainage replacement at 0 Ashuelot Street
• Councilor Favolise request to place Keno question on 2025 municipal general election ballot
• Acceptance of YouthWell New Hampshire Spring Grant for youth services
• Acceptance of AED device donation for Fire Department
• Transfer of funds for skatepark fence from City Manager's Office

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider several items, including a request from Buba Street Noodle & Bar to serve alcohol at a sidewalk café, a request from Let It Shine to use city property for the 2025 Pumpkin Festival, and a request from Keene Pride to designate Keene a sanctuary city for the LGBTQIA+ community. The committee will also take up four ordinances related to housing development, definitions, setbacks, and build-to dimensions.

• Buba Street Noodle & Bar: request for permission to serve alcohol at sidewalk café
• Let It Shine: request to use city property for 2025 Pumpkin Festival
• Keene Pride: request to designate Keene a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ community
• Ordinance O-2025-15: amendments to Land Development Code to encourage housing development
• Ordinance O-2025-20: relating to setbacks and build-to dimensions

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests from Honeybear Party Boutique, owned by Mark Scherlin, for property at 70 Court St. (Tax Map # 568-041-000-000) in the Downtown Transition District. The variances would permit artisanal production and specialty food services, which are not currently allowed in that district. The board will also review minutes from the June 2 meeting and receive staff updates on the Master Plan, board data collection, and the annual City Council report.

• Variance request ZBA-2025-05: Artisanal Production at 70 Court St. (Downtown Transition District)
• Variance request ZBA-2025-06: Specialty Food Services at 70 Court St. (Downtown Transition District)
• Minutes of June 2, 2025 meeting
• Staff updates: Master Plan, Board Data Collection, Annual City Council Report

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting on June 26, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural headings (agenda items, more time items, non-public session, adjournment) with no specific items listed. This appears to be a routine or placeholder agenda with no concrete decisions or discussions detailed.

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Keene Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will hear public input on on-street parking safety on Church Street, consider a withdrawal of a proposal for banner infrastructure on Main Street, and review a proposal for the Goose Pond Spillway Bridge. The Public Works Director will present on the Martell Court force main evaluation and give a verbal update on the Downtown Infrastructure Project. The committee will also consider ordinance O-2022-22 regarding prohibited parking near driveways.

• Public input on safety issues with on-street parking on Church Street
• Withdrawal of proposal to add infrastructure for banners across Main Street
• Goose Pond Spillway Bridge proposal from Parks & Recreation and Engineering
• Presentation on Martell Court force main evaluation
• Ordinance O-2022-22 on prohibited parking near driveways

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take a final vote on a conditional approval for a temporary construction material storage site at 0 West St, owned by Eversource, to support the Island Street Infrastructure project. The board will also review minutes, discuss the master plan update, and receive staff updates.

• Public hearing on change of governmental land use for 2.67-acre parcel at 0 West St (TMP# 577-047-000) for temporary storage
• Final vote on conditional approvals
• Master plan update discussion
• Upcoming meetings: Joint Committee with PLD July 14, Steering Committee July 15, Site Visit July 23, Board Meeting July 28

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, a request to place a Keno question on the 2025 ballot, and multiple bond appropriations for capital projects. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances related to parking, signs, and fireworks, as well as various requests to use city property.

• Proposed amendments to FY2026 operating budget by Councilors Remy, Tobin, Williams, and Lake
• Request to place Keno question on 2025 municipal general election ballot
• Bond appropriations for Fire Apparatus Replacement, Lower Winchester Street Reconstruction, Roadway Preservation, Stormwater Resiliency, T-Hangar Apron Maintenance, Sewer Improvements, 3MG Water Tank Repairs, Water Distribution Improvements, Well Field Upgrade
• Ordinance O-2025-22: Prohibited parking in proximity to driveways (first reading)
• Ordinances for second reading: Feather signs in industrial districts (O-2025-08-A), Single-family parking requirements (O-2025-09), Discharge of fireworks (O-2025-19)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider several spending items, including a software purchase for community development permitting, a change order to an existing contract, and fund transfers. They will also review written public comments on the proposed FY2025-2026 operating budget and discuss applications for grants, including for a 250th Independence Day celebration and airport improvements.

• Request to expend CDD Personnel funds for a Community Development Permitting Software Platform
• Change order to OpenGov (Cartegraph) contract (PO20250067) for a Cloud Permitting Platform
• Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant for Airport Taxiway 'A' Reconstruction Project
• Agreement for Construction Engineering Services with Greenman-Pedersen Inc (GPI) for Island Street Infrastructure Improvements Project
• Request to Transfer FY 2025 Funds to the Ambulance CIP

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will review requests to use city property for events, consider ordinances amending land development codes for housing and signage, and discuss fireworks regulations. A presentation on the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan will also be given.

• Pablo Fleischmann/Keene Music Festival request to use city property on August 30, 2025
• Keene Elm City Rotary Club request to use city property for Clarence DeMar Marathon on September 28, 2025
• Ordinance O-2025-08-A to amend land development code for feather signs in industrial districts
• Ordinance O-2025-09 to amend single-family parking requirements
• Ordinance O-2025-19 to regulate discharge of fireworks

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The Keene Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will hold a joint public workshop on two proposed zoning ordinances. One ordinance clarifies setback and build-to rules for structures, while the other aims to encourage housing by reducing lot sizes, increasing density, and allowing ground-floor dwellings in certain districts. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion workshop.

• Ordinance O-2025-20: clarifies setbacks apply to all buildings/structures and restricts accessory structures in Build-To Zones
• Ordinance O-2025-15: reduces minimum lot size in Neighborhood Business District to 5,000 sq ft
• O-2025-15: increases Medium Density District density to 6 units per lot
• O-2025-15: allows dwelling units on ground floor in Downtown Growth District on Type B streets
• O-2025-15: establishes rules for split-zoned parcels

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 operating budget and two land development code amendments (feather signs in industrial districts and single-family parking requirements). The council will also consider several resolutions appropriating funds for capital projects, including bridge studies, the transfer station paving, and multiple bond issues, as well as the operating budget itself.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 operating budget (Resolution R-2025-12-A)
• Public hearing on feather sign amendment (Ordinance O-2025-08-A)
• Public hearing on single-family parking requirements (Ordinance O-2025-09)
• Appropriation for Beaver Street and Spring Street bridge load rating study (Resolution R-2025-22)
• Appropriation for transfer station paving project (Resolution R-2025-23)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to expand a non-conforming use of a veterinary hospital at 686 Court St. The board will also review minutes, receive staff updates on the Master Plan and annual report, and may enter non-public session if needed.

• Public hearing on ZBA-2025-04: expansion of non-conforming veterinary hospital at 686 Court St. (Tax Map # 228-008-000-000, High Density District)
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting
• Staff updates on Master Plan Future Summit, board data collection, and annual City Council report

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will take a final vote on a boundary line adjustment transferring about 10.35 acres between two parcels on Grimes Road. The board will also continue a public hearing on a major amendment to expand a gravel pit on Route 9, with the hearing to be continued to the July 28 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff updates.

• Final vote on PB-2025-10: boundary line adjustment transferring ~10.35 acres from 37 Grimes Rd to 38 Grimes Rd (Rural District)
• Continued public hearing on PB-2024-20: earth excavation permit major amendment and hillside protection conditional use permit for gravel pit expansion at 21 & 57 Route 9
• Waivers requested for surface water setback, excavation below water table, toxic materials, and 5-acre excavation area maximum
• Master Plan update discussion
• Upcoming meetings: Joint Committee June 9, Steering Committee June 10, Site Visit June 18, Planning Board June 23

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss and consider several financial and engineering items at its May 22, 2025 meeting. Key topics include the 2025-2026 operating budget, bond issues for various infrastructure projects, and engineering agreements for local bridges. The committee will also review a tax relief application and a salary schedule ordinance.

• 79E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Application for 34 Court LLC
• Engineering agreement with Hoyle and Tanner for Beaver St Bridge and Spring St Bridge Load Rating Study
• Engineering services agreement with Greenman-Pedersen Inc. for Marlboro Street Corridor Construction Project
• Engineering services agreement with Greenman-Pedersen Inc. for George Street Bridge Reconstruction Project
• Appropriations for FY 2025-2026 bond issues and the 2025-2026 Operating Budget (Resolution R-2025-12)

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will discuss several requests regarding city infrastructure and safety. Items include proposals for a sculpture at Patricia Russell Park, a crosswalk on Tiffin Street, and pedestrian safety concerns on Court Street. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the Downtown Infrastructure Project.

• Request to install a sculpture at Patricia Russell Park
• Request for a crosswalk on Tiffin Street
• Safety review of the driveway at 82 Court Street
• Request to add audio and data cables to the Downtown Infrastructure Project
• Discussion on the installation of a Peace Pole in Central Square

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold public hearings, consider appointments, and vote on a series of resolutions appropriating funds for major capital projects, including fire apparatus, road reconstruction, and water system upgrades. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances on salary schedules, fireworks, and zoning definitions, as well as a second reading on water and sewer charges.

• Public hearing on 79E tax relief for 34 Court Street
• Resolution R-2025-13 to R-2025-21: bond appropriations for fire apparatus, Lower Winchester Street reconstruction, roadway preservation, stormwater resiliency, T-hangar apron, sewer improvements, 3MG water tank repairs, water distribution, well field upgrades
• Resolution R-2025-22: Beaver Street Bridge and Spring Street Bridge load rating study
• Resolution R-2025-23: Transfer Station paving project
• Ordinance O-2025-18: class allocation and salary schedule

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for multiple city funds, including Public Works, Solid Waste, Sewer, Water, and Equipment (Fleet). The meeting will take place at Council Chambers B, Keene City Hall on May 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• Proposed FY2025-2026 budget review for Public Works, Solid Waste Fund, Sewer Fund, Water Fund, and Equipment (Fleet Fund)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss a donation of Lot 45 on Damon Court, a proposed ordinance on water and sewer utility charges (O-2025-16), and the 2025-2026 operating budget (R-2025-12). The meeting will also review multiple departmental budgets, including Community Development, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

• Donation of Lot 45 on Damon Court
• Ordinance O-2025-16 on water & sewer utility charges
• Resolution R-2025-12 on 2025-2026 operating budget
• 79E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Application for 34 Court LLC
• Review of departmental budgets (IT, HR, Assessment, Parking Fund) for FY 2025-2026

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider requests for fireworks displays, a road closure, and an airport property lease, along with several proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, including changes to housing development rules and parking requirements. The committee will also discuss a resolution honoring the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Fireworks requests: Keene SwampBats (July 25) and First Responder Appreciation Day (August 24)
• Road closure request: Summit Road for Keene Family YMCA event on June 8
• Airport property lease with Avenru Development
• Ordinance O-2025-08: feather signs in industrial districts
• Ordinance O-2025-09: single-family parking requirements

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is holding a review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting covers an overview, general fund revenues and expenditures, debt service, outside agencies, capital appropriations, risk management, and departmental budgets including the City Manager, City Clerk, and Finance.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Review

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on an appeal by Jarod Goodell regarding a zoning administrator's decision for property at 67 Marlboro St. The decision required all buildings on the parcel to be within the front setback built-to-zone. The board will also receive staff updates on the Master Plan and other items.

• Appeal ZBA-2025-03: 67 Marlboro St, Tax Map #590-090-000-000-000
• Appeal of Acting Zoning Administrator's decision on front setback (0-20 ft built-to-zone)
• Staff updates: Master Plan Future Summit, Board Data Collection, OPD Spring 2025 Conference

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including ordinances to encourage housing development, changes to water and sewer utility charges, and the 2025-2026 operating budget. They will also hear reports on downtown infrastructure, safety concerns, and a property donation. The meeting includes first and second readings of various ordinances.

• Ordinance O-2025-15: Land Development Code amendments to encourage housing development
• Ordinance O-2025-16: Water & Sewer Utility Charges
• Resolution R-2025-12: 2025-2026 Operating Budget
• Donation of real property (Lot 45, Damon Court) from Pamela Beaman/MCVP
• Withdrawal of zoning map amendment for 425 Marlboro Street

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed Cottage Court development of 29 single-family units at 0 Court St, including a surface water buffer impact request and a lighting waiver. The board will also vote on an extension request for the Timberlane Woods development at 0 Drummer Rd, and discuss potential changes to site plan review thresholds and other administrative updates.

• Public hearing: PB-2025-06 – 29-unit Cottage Court at 0 Court St (TMP #228-016-000), with Surface Water Protection CUP and light trespass waiver
• Extension request: PB-2024-14 – Timberlane Woods, 36-unit Cottage Court at 0 Drummer Rd (TMP #515-015-000), first extension to meet conditions
• Discussion: Potential modifications to Site Plan Review Thresholds
• Staff update: Frequency of updates on administrative planning and minor site plan approvals
• Upcoming: Joint Committee with PLD on May 12, Steering Committee May 13, Site Visit May 21

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will hear public concerns about pedestrian safety on Court Street, including a driveway at 82 Court Street, and discuss adding audio/data cables and banner infrastructure to the downtown project. The committee will also consider several traffic-related ordinance amendments regarding stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals, and turning limitations, plus a stop sign installation on Wilber Street at Water Street.

• Safety issues at 82 Court Street driveway (Stephen Bragdon, Cheryl Belair)
• Court Street pedestrian safety risks (Ian D. Matheson)
• Request to add audio and data cables to Downtown Infrastructure Project (Adam Toepfer)
• Infrastructure for banners across Main Street
• Ordinance O-2025-14: Stop sign on Wilber Street at Water Street

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to consider several items, including resolutions to adopt a community revitalization tax relief incentive and to appropriate funds for fire department staffing. The agenda also includes requests for fireworks displays, a road closure, and various committee reports.

• Resolution R-2025-09: Adopting RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive
• Resolution R-2025-11: Appropriating funds from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for Fire Department Staffing
• Requests to discharge fireworks on July 25 and August 24, 2025
• Request for road closure on Summit Road for YMCA event on June 8, 2025
• Withdrawal of Ordinance O-2024-18 relating to licenses and permits

Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee

The joint Planning Board and Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will review and likely vote on three ordinances: a zone change for 425 Marlboro St from Neighborhood Business to Low Density, updates to the Sign Code to allow temporary Feather Signs in Industrial districts, and a new single-family parking requirement. The meeting is procedural with no new business listed.

• Ordinance O-2025-07: Zone change for 425 Marlboro St (0.92 acres) from Neighborhood Business to Low Density
• Ordinance O-2025-08: Sign Code amendment to allow temporary Feather Signs in Industrial and Industrial Park Districts
• Ordinance O-2025-09: New single-family parking requirement (one space per dwelling) in Land Development Code

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss accepting a wellness grant, life and long-term disability insurance, a source water protection grant, and a resolution to appropriate funds for fire department staffing. The meeting is open to the public.

• Acceptance of 2025 Wellness Grant
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Acceptance of Local Source Water Protection Grant
• Resolution R-2025-11: Appropriation of funds from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for Fire Department Staffing

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a continued discussion on a fireworks discharge policy, a resolution to adopt a community revitalization tax relief incentive, and a withdrawal of a licenses and permits ordinance. The agenda also includes requests for city property use for the 4 on the 4th Road Race and the Keene Pride Festival, a request for a sidewalk café alcohol permit, and a resolution honoring the LGBTQIA+ community. Under 'More Time Items,' the committee will consider zoning map amendments for 425 Marlboro Street, a land development code change for feather signs in industrial districts, and a change to single-family parking requirements.

• Request for use of city property for 4 on the 4th Road Race on July 4, 2025
• Request for use of city property for Keene Pride Festival on September 21, 2025
• Otto’s Food and Drink requests permission to serve alcohol at sidewalk café
• Resolution R-2025-09 to adopt RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive
• Ordinance O-2025-07: Zoning map change at 425 Marlboro Street from Neighborhood Business to Low Density

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to replace an existing dwelling at 53 Aldrich Road, keeping a 38-foot setback where 50 feet is required. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive staff updates on the Master Plan and Council Actions Annual Reporting.

• Variance request ZBA-2025-02 for 53 Aldrich Road, Tax Map #234-010-000, to allow 38-foot setback instead of required 50 feet
• Public hearing for variance to replace existing dwelling with new dwelling in Rural District
• Minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting to be approved
• Staff updates on Master Plan Update and Council Actions Annual Reporting

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including appropriating funds for fire department personnel and staffing, and introducing multiple traffic-related ordinances. They will also hear reports on various infrastructure projects and community concerns.

• Resolution R-2025-10: Appropriation of unassigned fund balance for FY25 Fire Department personnel budget
• Resolution R-2025-11: Appropriation of funds for Fire Department staffing
• Ordinances O-2025-10 through O-2025-14: Amendments to city code regarding stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals, vehicle turning limitations, and a stop sign on Wilber Street at Water Street
• Report on proposed roundabout at Rt 9 and Whitcombs Mill Road
• Engineering agreement with Wright Pierce for Martel Court Bypass Sewer Force Main final design

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an engineering agreement for a sewer force main, right-of-way acquisitions for bridge and trail projects, a library budget shortfall, and fire department staffing and funding. The agenda also includes a discussion on legislative items of concern.

• Engineering agreement with Wright Pierce for Martel Court Bypass Sewer Force Main final design
• Right-of-way acquisitions for George St Bridge Replacement Project
• Right-of-way acquisitions for Transportation Heritage Trail Phase 1 Project
• Transfer of personnel funds to address Library budget shortfall
• Resolution R-2025-10: Appropriation of unassigned fund balance for FY25 Fire Department personnel budget

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several infrastructure and public works items. Items include a proposed peace pole installation, a roundabout at Rt 9 and Whitcombs Mill Road, banner infrastructure across Main Street, new cremation lots at Monadnock View Cemetery, and a stop sign proposal. The committee will also hear verbal updates on the former Findings property, Keene Skate Park, Downtown Infrastructure Project, and Route 9 restriping.

• Installation of a Peace Pole at Central Square
• Proposed roundabout at Rt 9 and Whitcombs Mill Road
• Infrastructure for banners across Main Street
• New cremation lots at Monadnock View Cemetery Section B
• Stop sign proposal on Wilber Street at Water Street

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on a solar energy system at Cedarcrest and a major gravel pit expansion on Route 9, and take a final vote on conditional approvals. It will also discuss a boundary line adjustment and a master plan update.

• Final vote on conditional approvals
• PB-2025-05: Boundary line adjustment transferring ~1.7 acres from 521 Park Ave to 91 Maple Ave
• PB-2025-04: Major site plan and conditional use permit for a medium-scale solar system on ~1.7 acres at 521 Park Ave
• PB-2024-20: Major amendment to earth excavation permit and hillside protection conditional use permit for gravel pit expansion at 21 & 57 Route 9
• Waivers requested for 250-foot surface water setback and 5-acre excavation area maximum

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including zoning map amendments, airport engineering agreements, and requests for use of city property for community events. The agenda includes first readings of three ordinances and several resolutions, as well as proclamations and committee reports.

• Zoning map amendment for 425 Marlboro Street (O-2025-07)
• Engineering agreements with McFarland Johnson Inc. for airport projects
• Resolution to adopt RSA 79-E Community Revitalization Tax Relief (R-2025-09)
• Appropriation of funds for sidewalk paver (R-2025-07)
• Requests for use of city property for 4 on the 4th Road Race and Pride Festival

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Keene Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a downtown parking update, the future of the Black Brook Tax Increment Finance District, donations for employee events, engineering agreements for airport projects, amendments to the Keene Community Power Plan, and a sidewalk paver purchase. Decisions may be made on these items.

• Downtown Business and Employee Parking Update - Parking Services
• Future Development - Black Brook Tax Increment Finance District
• Engineering Agreement with McFarland Johnson Inc. for Airport Parameter Fence Project
• Engineering Agreement with McFarland Johnson Inc. for Airport Taxiway A Reconstruction Project
• Appropriation of Funds - Purchase of Sidewalk Paver (Resolution R-2025-07)

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will review several permit and license requests, including a fireworks display by the Keene Swampbats, alcohol service at a sidewalk cafe, and multiple vendors for the farmers' market. They will also discuss a potential consent agenda for City Council meetings and a fireworks policy. The meeting includes a non-public session.

• Keene Swampbats fireworks discharge for July 3, 2025
• Birdies sidewalk cafe alcohol service request
• Farmers' Market of Keene 2025 use of city property
• Copper Cannon Distillery and Cabana Falls market participation
• Taste of Keene Food Festival June 7, 2025 city property use

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including reconsideration of amendments to the Keene Community Power Plan, a request for a fireworks display, and updates on major infrastructure projects. The agenda includes public hearings, nominations, and ordinance readings, with decisions expected on some items.

• Reconsideration of amendments to Keene Community Power Plan
• Request for fireworks discharge by Keene Swampbats on July 3, 2025
• Farmers' Market of Keene request to use city property for 2025 season
• Ordinance O-2025-03-A relating to master boxes (second reading)
• Ordinance O-2025-06 to install a stop sign on Gilsum Street (second reading)

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will meet to address unspecified agenda items, more time items, and a nonpublic session before adjournment.

Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will receive updates and discuss several public works items, including a presentation on the Route 101 reconstruction, an accelerated tree removal timeline due to red pine scale, unresolved design decisions for the Downtown Infrastructure Project, a proposed 'Protection of Streets' program, and the 2025 construction season. The committee will also consider two ordinances: one relating to master boxes (O-2025-03-A) and one to install a stop sign on Gilsum Street (O-2025-06).

• Presentation on NH DOT reconstruction of Route 101
• Verbal update on accelerated tree removal due to red pine scale
• Discussion of unresolved design decisions for Downtown Infrastructure Project
• Continued discussion on 'Protection of Streets' program
• Ordinance O-2025-03-A relating to master boxes; Ordinance O-2025-06 for stop sign on Gilsum Street

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a solar array, a site plan modification for Bank of America, a subdivision for Keene State College, a duplex conversion, and a large office/warehouse building. They will also consider an earth excavation permit expansion and provide advice on the solar project.

• Solar array on 1.6 acres at 91 Maple Ave & 521 Park Ave (Cedarcrest/Monadnock View Cemetery)
• Bank of America exterior lighting modification at 20 Central Square, with waivers
• 2-lot subdivision at 238-260 Main Street (Keene State College)
• Duplex conversion at 36 Elliot Street
• 98,323-sf office/warehouse at 0 Black Brook Road (Douglas Company)

City Council

The Keene City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to minimum lot sizes, residential parking requirements, and setback rules, as well as appropriations for an ADA ramp, sewer lining, and a sidewalk paver. They will also discuss a letter of support for a state bill on dog muzzling, animated sign regulations, and community power recommendations.

• Ordinance O-2024-17-A: Amendment to Land Development Code - Minimum Lot Sizes
• Ordinance O-2024-20-A: Amendment to Land Development Code - Residential Parking Requirements
• Ordinance O-2024-24-A: Relating to Interior Side and Rear Setback Requirements in the Downtown Edge Zone
• Resolution R-2025-04: Appropriations for ADA Ramp at Recreation Center
• Resolution R-2025-05 and R-2025-06: Appropriations for Sewer Main and Manhole Lining

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will consider recommendations for Phase 2 of Keene Community Power, including amendments to the Community Power Plan. They will also review appropriations for an ADA ramp at the Recreation Center and for sewer main and manhole lining projects. All items are up for discussion and possible recommendation.

• Energy and Climate Committee recommendations for Phase 2 of Keene Community Power
• Recommended amendments to Keene Community Power Plan
• Resolution R-2025-04: Appropriations for ADA ramp at Recreation Center
• Resolution R-2025-05: Appropriation of funds for sewer main lining
• Resolution R-2025-06: Appropriation of funds for sewer manhole lining

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will discuss and potentially act on several land development code amendments, including minimum lot sizes, residential parking requirements, and setback rules in the Downtown Edge Zone. It will also consider a letter of support for a state bill on dog muzzling, animated sign regulations in the Industrial Zone, and floodplain appeal procedures. The agenda includes items on fireworks policy, licenses and permits, and a request to use city property for a food festival.

• Request for letter of support for HB250 on regulating dog muzzling
• Sign code modifications for animated signs in the Industrial Zone
• Ordinance O-2024-17-A: Minimum lot sizes amendment
• Ordinance O-2024-20-A: Residential parking requirements amendment
• Ordinance O-2024-24-A: Interior side and rear setback requirements in Downtown Edge Zone

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adjust interior and rear setback requirements in the Downtown Edge Zone. The council will also vote on second readings for ordinances establishing new stop and loading zones, and consider resolutions to fund ADA ramp upgrades and sewer lining projects.

• Public Hearing - Interior Side and Rear Setback Requirements in the Downtown Edge Zone (Ordinance O-2024-24-A)
• Second Reading - Installation of a Stop Sign on Jennison Street (Ordinance O-2025-04)
• Second Reading - Designated Loading Zones and Bus Loading Zones (Ordinance O-2024-16-A)
• Resolution R-2025-04 - Appropriations for ADA Ramp at Recreation Center
• Resolution R-2025-05 - Appropriation of Funds for Sewer Main Lining

Planning Board

The Keene Planning Board will hold public hearings and take final votes on three development proposals: two 2-lot subdivisions and a major site plan modification for a shooting range. The board will also hear a presentation on the Keene State College master plan and discuss the city's master plan update.

• PB-2024-21: 2-lot subdivision at 141 Old Walpole Rd, splitting ~32.17 acres into ~24.61 and ~7.56 acres (Rural District)
• PB-2024-22: 2-lot subdivision at 0 Ashuelot St, splitting ~3.53 acres into ~2.45 and ~1.09 acres (Commerce District)
• PB-2024-23: Major site plan modification for shooting range at 19 Ferry Brook Rd, adding gravel berm and constructed wetlands; Surface Water Protection Conditional Use Permit requested for 75-foot buffer
• Keene State College master plan presentation
• Request to reschedule September meeting date

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee

The Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee will discuss a proposal to delay the Downtown Infrastructure Project, consider two police grants, review ordinances on salary schedules and boards, and hear a fire department presentation on staffing. The meeting includes several routine items and a non-public session.

• Continued discussion on delaying the Downtown Infrastructure Project
• Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program 2024 for Police Department
• 2025 Keene PD Highway Safety Grant
• Ordinance O-2025-01 on Class Allocation and Salary Schedule
• Ordinance O-2025-02 on Boards and Commissions

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee

The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee will consider several ordinance changes, including building height in the Commerce District, residential parking requirements, and side/rear setbacks in the Downtown Edge Zone. It will also review a request from the Keene Downtown Group to use city property for the Ice and Snow Festival on February 1, 2025, and a sign code modification requested by Mayor Kahn. The agenda includes a non-public session.

• Request by Keene Downtown Group to use city property for Ice and Snow Festival on February 1, 2025
• Sign code modifications requested by Mayor Kahn
• Ordinance O-2024-19-A relating to building height in the Commerce District
• Ordinance O-2024-20-A relative to residential parking requirements
• Ordinance O-2024-24-A relating to side and rear setbacks in the Downtown Edge Zone

City Council

The Keene City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code regarding building heights in the Commerce District. The council will also consider several ordinances on first reading, including one on class allocation and salary schedule, and one to install a stop sign on Jennison Street. Resolutions include appropriations for tree removal work and adoption of the Keene Roadway Safety Action Plan of 2025. The agenda includes multiple items related to the Downtown Infrastructure Project, including final design details and community concerns.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-2024-19-A: building heights in Commerce District
• Ordinance O-2025-01: class allocation and salary schedule
• Ordinance O-2025-04: stop sign on Jennison Street
• Resolution R-2025-01: appropriations for tree removal work
• Resolution R-2024-44: Keene Roadway Safety Action Plan of 2025