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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Keene public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Silent Way Boundary Line Adjustment
Two large Rural District parcels off Silent Way would swap a little over a third of an acre to fix their lot lines. It's a low-impact paper change, but it formally reshapes two properties.
Wells Garage lower level public parking
An ordinance was up for first reading regarding public parking at the Wells Garage lower level. Parking rules downtown affect commuters, shoppers, and businesses.
Court Street Culvert Replacement Easements
A collapsed culvert 30 feet under Court Street needs replacing using no-dig drilling, which requires easements from four abutting properties — offered at no payment. The committee greenlit negotiations unanimously.
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.