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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Keene public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New OpenGov permitting software
The city switched to OpenGov for all permits and land use applications — expect some growing pains, but residents will eventually be able to look up property records online.
Personnel Ordinance Update
A proposed ordinance update relating to personnel policies.
Contractor and Consultant Selection Process
Prompted by Councilor Favolise after the downtown project news, staff explained when work goes in-house versus to consultants, and how RFP/RFQ scoring works — with a push to share scoring memos more widely with councilors.
Guild Mortgage office furniture donation
Up to $100,000 in free cubicles, desks and chairs will upgrade city offices, including the noisy revenue collection office and aging finance department space.
Cedarcrest Payment In Lieu of Taxes Agreement
The Council was slated to consider a PILOT agreement with Cedarcrest, affecting how much the nonprofit property contributes toward city services.