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š± What Keene TV service just shut down at the public library?
Keene, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Keene? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Keene TV service just shut down at the public library?
- Which four restaurants cycled through this busy Central Square storefront?
- What Keeneās mayor revealed about parking, projects, and data centers
Also on today's calendar: Wooden Horse ā A Tribute to America & Crosby, Stills , Nash and Young at the Shea Theater and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 35 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. FACT TV Keene Station Transition (fact8.com) ā Falls Area Community Television has shut down its public access operations at Keene Public Library, meaning it will no longer run Keeneās public access TV channel. The city is working on new ways to keep the channel going, and local producers are urged to contact the city with questions. FACT TV is also helping producers download or copy their archived shows for safekeeping. 
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2. This Central Square storefront in Keene was home to 4 restaurants in 7 years (keenesentinel.com) ā Downtown Keeneās city-owned storefront at 10-11 Central Square has cycled through four restaurants in seven years and is now preparing to welcome Slate & Sage Bistro. Locals may remember Nicolaās, Town Square Tavern, Lucaās Mediterranean CafĆ©, and Pho Keene Great/The Phonky Noodle, all of which helped shape the squareās dining scene. The spaceās frequent reinventions highlight both opportunity and challenges for Keene restaurateurs. Ā Ā Ā
3. Keene's Mayor Discusses Downtown Projects, Housing, Events and Data Centers During Monthly WKBK Visit (mykeenenow.com) ā Keeneās mayor just laid out whatās ahead for downtown construction, free parking through December, and a possible moratorium on large data centers that could shape future development. He also highlighted new housing possibilities, the solar pavilion near the farmersā market, and available heating assistance as colder weather and a busy fall events season arrive. Ā Ā Ā
4. A Long and Fruitful Partnership: Cheshire County Conservation District Awards Keene Public Library Community Partner of the Year Award (keenenh.gov) ā Keene residents can celebrate their public library being named Community Partner of the Year by the Cheshire County Conservation District, honoring years of collaboration on outdoor access and healthy living. Through the Garden Tool and Seed Library and the Monadnock Gear Library, the Keene Public Library helps residents borrow gardening and recreation gear for free, lowering cost barriers and encouraging people to enjoy the regionās natural beauty. Ā Ā Ā
5. Keene State Alerts Campus After Thefts Reported in Winchester Street Lot (magic967.com) ā Keene State College is warning students and staff to secure their cars after two thefts were reported in the Winchester Street parking lot over the past two days. One incident involved stolen license plates, while another involved a missing duffel bag. Campus Safety, which issued the alert under the Clery Act, urges everyone to lock vehicles, remove valuables and stay alert in the area. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Keene
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Upcoming Events in
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Wooden Horse ā A Tribute to America & Crosby, Stills , Nash and Young at the Shea Theater ā
Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A, Montague
8:00 pm
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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District 19 Meeting ā
YANA Center, 36 Carpenter Street, Keene
6:00 pm -
Group Run at Radically Rural ā
115 Main St, Keene
7:00 am -
TERRACES w/ a special performance by Stephen Brodsky of Cave In ā
Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald Street, Keene -
Introduction to Eurythmy in the Working Life Training with Leonore Russell ā
The Gathering Waters Waldorf Charter School, 98 South Lincoln Street, Keene
7:00 pm -
October Monthly Community Class ā
Mudita Massage & Wellness, 69 Emerald Street, Keene
9:00 am -
Donuts with Dad's ā
Ashuelot Park, 273 West St, Keene
10:00 am -
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live ā
The Colonial Theatre, Keene NH, 95 Main St, Keene
2:00 pm -
Fraggle Rock ā
Keene NH
6:30 pm -
Keene Bottle Show & Sale ā
Keene High School, 43 Arch Street, Keene
10:00 am -
Herbs for Emotional Wellbeing with Dr Linda Kingsbury ā
34 Cypress Street, Keene
10:00 am -
Puzzle-Mania ā
18 Main Street, Keene
11:30 am -
Coffee & Hard Hats ā
12 Gilbo Avenue
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
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š¬ Chatter
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- Ametek posted a job opening for Second Shift - Mechanical Assembler in Keene. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2120) in Keene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Keene here.
Ok Keene! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" ā Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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