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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Keene public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Transportation Heritage Trail, Phase 1
Phase 1 would improve 0.9 miles of the Cheshire Rail Trail between Eastern Avenue and Route 101 with a 10-foot paved path and better connections to the Chapman Road and Marlboro Street neighborhoods. A $20,000 Monadnock Conservancy donation is proposed to support it.
Monadnock 250 celebration and future civic events
The Keene Downtown Group sought community-funded event status for small festivals during construction and for a large July 4, 2026 celebration marking the city's 250th anniversary.