Keene · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Keene public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Property tax exemptions and credits review
Resolution R-2026-07 concerns the property tax credit for veterans with total service-connected disabilities.
FY2026-2027 Bond-Funded Capital Projects
Ten bond resolutions were adopted funding next year's capital slate: road reconstruction, downtown infrastructure, sewers, water mains, stormwater, Robin Hood Park, and a solar pavilion.
Proposed Capital Improvement Program 2027-2033
Roughly $13.7 million in projects moved forward — downtown reconstruction, stormwater resiliency, Robin Hood Park, road preservation, sewers, water lines, a solar pavilion, and the Ashuelot Green Space. The dam project was shelved while the city hunts for grants.
FY 2026-2027 bond issues and downtown funding
Eleven bond resolutions plus a downtown funding resolution were referred to the Finance Committee ahead of the June 4 budget hearing.
City facilities maintenance and security upgrades
Facilities projects include the vacant 10 Central Square kitchen floor repair, cybersecurity/camera upgrades, emergency generator replacements, a new energy audit program, City Hall electrical work, record storage HVAC, library lighting (with $50,000 donated by library friends/trustees), roofs, parking lots, and West Keene Fire Station schematic design on the new Maple Avenue site.