Local News from My Keene Now
Keene State Owls crush Corsairs, 3-0, for first LEC win of the year
Keene State College women's soccer secured a 3-0 victory over UMass-Dartmouth, earning their first Little East Conference win of the season. Goals from Elizabeth Tschudin, Joclynn Tyler, and Allison Kenyon, along with five saves by goalkeeper Riley Andriski, ended KSC's five-game scoreless streak. The Owls improve to 4-6-2 and next face Framingham State at home on Oct. 9.
Keene church earns spot on National Register of Historic Places
The Keene Unitarian Universalist Church, built in 1894 and known for its blend of Late Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival styles, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Featuring a Paul Revere bell, original Tiffany window, and unique architectural elements, the church's historic significance is now recognized nationally.
City of Keene to wrap up Ward Optimization Weeks
Keene concludes its Ward Optimization Week (WOW) with a focus on Ward 5 from October 7-11. The citywide initiative, led by Keene Parks & Recreation and Public Works, targets infrastructure improvements, including road repairs, storm drain cleaning, and park maintenance. WOW also engages residents through social media and events like the upcoming Community Night at Wheelock Park on October 8. Locals are encouraged to share feedback and submit maintenance requests via SeeClickFix.
Keene’s mayor discusses emergency preparedness and ethics reforms in city government on WKBK Radio
Mayor Jay Kahn discussed emergency preparedness and ethics reforms in Keene during an interview on WKBK Radio. He highlighted the need for improved flood mitigation and transparency in city council decision-making. Kahn proposed new rules requiring councilors to disclose potential conflicts of interest, including those involving family members, to increase public trust. He also addressed local infrastructure improvements and concerns about environmental impacts of a proposed solar project.
City of Keene to conduct downtown parking assessment using drone technology
Keene will conduct a downtown parking assessment using drone technology from October 17-19, 2024, to analyze parking trends in key areas like Central Square and Main Street. The study, led by Weston and Sampson, aims to improve future parking planning.