Local
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Keene rollover leaves driver unharmed near Route 101 roundabout
Police said no one was injured.
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Keene Advances Plan to Set Rules for Short-Term Rentals
Under the draft ordinance, short-term rentals would be allowed in 15 zoning districts, including residential, downtown and commercial areas.
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Brattleboro Police Issue Public Notice Ahead of Brian Tinker’s Release
Authorities said his history and conduct while incarcerated contributed to his high-risk classification.
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Parking fund pressure prompts Keene to consider $2 garage spaces
City officials say the proposal is meant to help offset revenue losses tied to downtown construction.
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Brattleboro man held without bail after alleged assault in moving car
The affidavit says the woman reported being dragged about 2 to 3 feet at roughly 10 to 15 miles per hour.
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Chalet housing project begins work on 31 affordable units
The property once held the Dalem’s Chalet Motel, a Bavarian-style lodging built in the 1960s by German immigrants Oskar and Ursula Dalem.
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Rollover crash blocks part of Route 101 in Keene
Police did not have additional details available immediately about what led to the rollover.
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Keene Fall Leaf Pickup Set to Start Nov. 9
Pickup crews are scheduled to operate from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as they move through the route list.
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Keene Issues Fraud Alert Over Fake Payment Demands
If a message appears to come from the city but seems off, the safest response is to verify it directly with the relevant department.
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Runaway juvenile found safe in Brattleboro
The search drew a heavy police presence in the area, though authorities said there was no danger to the public.
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Traffic stop in Putney leads to cocaine arrest
Troopers reported finding about 247 grams of suspected cocaine.
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Arts Alive to end operations after more than 15 years in Keene
Arts Alive did not say when the closure will take effect.
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Brattleboro’s free open gym program set to resume at Gibson-Aiken Center
The program will operate on a grade-based schedule.
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Woman says she was left inside Keene urgent care after closing
In a response, the company said it had taken steps to prevent a repeat and said it remains committed to providing care in the Keene area.
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Keene Council Set for Oct. 15 Hearing on Short-Term Rental Proposal
Residents may review the full proposal at the City Clerk’s Office, 3 Washington St., during normal business hours.
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Keene Pumpkin Festival Returns Saturday With New Downtown Layout
The entertainment schedule has been expanded to three stages, giving festivalgoers more opportunities to hear live music and see performances while walking the event.
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Swanzey Fire Department Opens New Fire Station #2 on Old Homestead Highway
The $3.96 million project was approved at town meeting in 2025 after six earlier attempts to secure funding had failed.
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Brattleboro man accused of hitting teen with vehicle
The victim had scrapes on his left hand, and police said his back was also being checked for additional injuries.
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Repairs for fire-hit Keene mental health office expected to exceed $250,000
The agency has shifted appointments to the other side of the building which serves adults.
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Brattleboro man charged after juvenile injured in Fairground Road crash
The injuries were not considered life-threatening, and the person’s age was not released.
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Keene Adds Gate on Airport Road After Nighttime Driving Damage
Under the new schedule the gate will stay open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Vermont high court backs school board in Perrin dismissal
Court records say the board’s decision was based on findings that Perrin engaged in a long-running pattern of harassment, abuse and improper behavior toward the student
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Child sex assault case against former Bellows Falls resident ends in dismissal
The dismissal was entered with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be brought again.
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Revised Work Plan Aims to Keep Keene Downtown Project Moving
Under the proposal, crews would start underground utility work between Water Street and Emerald Street before remaining work in Central Square is finished.
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Brattleboro weighs parking overhaul as complaints continue
At Tuesday’s meeting, board members and staff reviewed enforcement questions, customer confusion and the financial health of the parking operation.
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Construction Timeline Shifts Downtown Work Toward Main Street This Fall
The change follows delays that pushed the start of construction later than planned this season.
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Keene State Alerts Campus After Thefts Reported in Winchester Street Lot
Campus Safety is advising the college community to lock vehicles, remove valuables and keep an eye on personal property while parked in the area.
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West Brattleboro Terrace plan gets federal money for senior housing
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships marked the funding announcement Tuesday as another major step in a project that has been years in the making.
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Sentencing to follow guilty plea in Brattleboro sex offense case
The case centers on sex offenses tied to conduct in 2023 and a separate probation violation.
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More Cheshire and Sullivan County Residents Seek Winter Fuel Help
There are currently 2,420 applicants, up 200 from last year.
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Living Memorial Park to have Monday closures for ski hill cable work
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will shut the road above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field.
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Routine water system maintenance set to begin Oct. 5 in Brattleboro
The maintenance will be carried out in different parts of the system over the coming weeks as weather, operations, and scheduling allow.
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Keene Fall Water Main Flushing Continues Overnight This Week
If water comes out rusty or cloudy, residents are advised to shut off every tap except one and let cold water run for 10 minutes.
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New interim CEO at BMH
BMH Board Chairwoman Chloe Learey said Sanville’s background in hospital finance and operations makes him well suited to guide the organization.
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Brattleboro chamber to sell Main Street headquarters and shift to smaller office
The chamber plans to remain open to the public in its next office.
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Putney School begins planning for leadership change in 2027
O’Brien said he is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities.
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Putney affordable housing complex begins welcoming residents after years of legal delays
The project’s total price rose from $10.3 million to $15.3 million, an increase of nearly 50%, as construction and borrowing costs climbed during the appeals process.
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New plan set to keep MCVP services in place under Claremont nonprofit
The shift comes after months of turmoil inside MCVP, which has operated from Court Street in Keene since the 1970s.
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Treasurer visits Tri-Park as flood recovery, bridge plans advance
Thirteen of the 18 homes scheduled for delivery to Tri-Park have already arrived, and residents are expected to move in by August.
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24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Planned for Brattleboro
The project is being backed by $3.6 million in grant funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
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Brattleboro Asks Residents to Review Revised Putney Road Plan
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is leading the effort, which would rebuild about 1.25 miles of roadway from the north side of Veterans Bridge to the roundabout at Exit 3.
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City board backs temporary pause on large data centers
The proposed pause would target major facilities built for artificial intelligence work or cryptocurrency mining, not every server room or small business network.
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Keene Streets, Bridge, and Trail Work Will Affect Travel This Week
Keene Public Works is urging people traveling through construction areas to slow down and allow extra time for delays.
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Keene Awarded SAFER Grant to Hire Eight Additional Firefighters
KEENE, N.H. — The City of Keene has been awarded a federal grant that will allow the Keene Fire Department to hire eight additional firefighters, according to the Professional Firefighters of Keene, IAFF Local 3265.
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Downtown Keene Utility Work Brings Detours, Closures and a Planned Shutoff
Crews may remain on site beyond 5 p.m. when weather and daylight allow.
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Vermont Yankee site decisions draw criticism as oversight stalls
NDCAP is supposed to meet three times a year, but only one meeting has been held so far, and no future sessions have been set.
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Nor’easter Doesn’t Stop More Than 1,000 Runners at 48th Clarence DeMar Marathon
Nic Aubert of Woodbury, Minn., was among them, and he won the full marathon.
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Vernon man remains jailed following assault allegation
43 year old Timothy D. Forrett was arraigned earlier this month and is now waiting for a weight of the evidence hearing set for Tuesday.
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Keene Committee Backs Safety Grant, Reviews Cemetery Expansion and Power Program Update
City officials said the burial ground has run out of available room, and the proposed expansion would develop about 10 acres.
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Clarence DeMar Marathon Set to Begin Sunday Amid Final Race-Day Checks
The field includes runners from 39 states and five countries.
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Indoor move does little to dim the Keene International Festival
Even without the outdoor setting, the gathering drew steady crowds through the building.
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Mental health urgent care center planned for Brattleboro
HCRS is preparing to open a new mental health urgent care center in town, with 24/7 walk-in service expected to begin in January.
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Rescuers Help Two Florida Snowmobilers Lost in New Hampshire
Emergency responders in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, actively searched for two snowmobilers from Florida who went missing in Pisgah State Park on Saturday as frigid temperatures set in.

