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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 View Cemetery running out of burial space
A resolution was on the agenda to allocate funds for construction of the Monadnock View Cemetery expansion. This affects long-term burial capacity for the community.
Kiwanis Tree Lighting Ceremony Use of City Property
The Kiwanis Club of Keene requested permission to use city property for its annual tree lighting ceremony, a community holiday tradition.
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.