Community Corner
🌱 How this week’s Central Square work will change your Keene commute
Happening soon: Motorized Zucchini Workshop on the Keene Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Keene? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this week's Central Square work will change your Keene commute
- Want a say in Robin Hood Park's future? Tonight's your chance
- Which Keene-area athlete will earn this week's Player of the Week?
Also on today's calendar: Fixing Staff Culture by Design and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sun yielding to clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Central Square Work Shifts East as Water, Sewer Installation Continues (mykeenenow.com) — If you drive through Keene's Central Square, expect shifting detours, lane closures, and lost parking on the north and east sides this week as water and sewer work advances. Crews will close parts of Central Square and West Street on a rolling basis, with alternate routes via Union and Court streets and nearby public lots remaining available for parking.
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2. Keene residents invited to review Robin Hood Park Phase II plans (magic967.com) — Keene residents have a chance tonight to directly influence the next phase of improvements at Robin Hood Park, with a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Keene Parks & Recreation Center. City staff and consultants will review ideas like inclusive playgrounds, a multi-sport court, added parking, and an accessible fishing dock, and are asking park users to weigh in.
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3. Sentinel Player of the Week, Nominees: Sept. 5-11 (keenesentinel.com) — Keene-area sports fans can vote online this week for the Sentinel's Player of the Week, a reader-driven poll sponsored by Lindy's Diner in Keene. Nominees include standout Keene High athletes and other regional players, with voting open Tuesday through Thursday and the winner receiving a Lindy's gift certificate and recognition in the Weekend Sentinel.
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4. Man Hurt in Saturday Swanzey Tractor-Trailer Crash (magic967.com) — A 51-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday when he ran into the path of a tractor-trailer on Route 12 just north of the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey. He was first taken to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, then transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock in Lebanon, and police say his injuries, mainly internal, are not believed to be life-threatening.
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📸 Around Keene
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Keene
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★ Featured events ★
- Motorized Zucchini Workshop →
Historical Society of Cheshire County's Bruder House, 349 Main Street, Keene
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Fixing Staff Culture by Design →
Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene
12:00 pm - Weekly Caregiver Support Group - Keene →
HCS Keene Office, 312 Marlboro Street, Keene
1:00 pm - Historic District Commission →
4:30 pm - CANCELED - Minor Project Review Committee →
10:00 am - Charlie Chronopoulos w/ Joanne the Band →
Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald Street, Keene - Back to School BBQ - At the Surry Campus
Surry Village Charter School Keene, NH 03431
5:00 pm - Monadnock Clean Energy Fair →
Keene Parks & Recreation Department, 312 Washington Street, Keene - Donuts with Dad's →
Ashuelot Park, 273 West St, Keene
10:00 am - Conservation Commission →
312 Washington Street, Keene
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
📣 Keene Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Nelson Clean Energy →
Library – lower level, 1 Nelson Common Rd, Nelson
5:00 pm - Chesterfield Policy Committee
Jonathan Daniels PD Center- C3 Entrance, 227 Maple Ave, Keene
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Keene Family YMCA posted a job opening for Child Care Associate Teacher in Keene. Apply here.
- The Golub Corporation - Price Chopper Supermarkets posted a job opening for Deli Clerk - Part Time 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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