Dig Into Keene downtown festivals
Keene
Description
Street fair license request for up to four small festivals in 2026 during downtown construction; recommended to council with insurance and road-closure conditions.
Impact summary
Brings foot traffic and spending downtown during a two-year construction project that could otherwise hurt businesses.
Applicant
- Name
- Mark Rebillard / Keene Downtown Group
- Address
- Downtown rights of way, Railroad Square and Central Square, Keene, NH
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.
Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Downtown Infrastructure Project bid results
The city wants to use roughly 2.86 acres of vacant parcels at 0 Gilbo Ave and 0 School St as temporary construction storage while the Downtown Infrastructure Project is underway. Residents nearby may see construction equipment and materials staged there for the duration.
Free downtown parking during construction
Main Street on-street parking is now free through the end of 2026 to help businesses survive the downtown construction project. Councilors openly worried it could pull traffic into neighborhoods, drain the Parking Fund, and may need revisiting in January.
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