E-bikes and e-scooters are a convenient way to get around, but the lithium-ion batteries that power them can pose a serious fire risk if they are damaged, improperly charged, or stored incorrectly. Keene Housing encourages residents who use these devices to take a few simple precautions, including using the charger designed for your device,
Stay connected with everything happening at Keene Housing! Our latest Quarterly Newsletter features community news, resident activities, project updates, and more. We value your feedback and welcome your comments—please reach out to Amy Wright at awright@keenehousing.org or call (603) 352-6161. Read the full newsletter here: Keene Housing NEWS
A recent report from N.H. Housing found that affordable housing developments constructed across the Granite State over a 14-year period did not cause nearby properties to decrease in value. The report studied 93 affordable housing developments funded with government assistance in New Hampshire, including 12 in the Monadnock Region, and found similar results across
Across the country, low-income families are struggling to find safe and decent affordable housing. The Restore-Rebuild Initiative—formerly known as Faircloth-to-RAD—provides public housing authorities (PHAs) with a predictable pipeline to develop and preserve affordable housing for very low-income families, seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities. Click here to read: PHADA Restore-Rebuild Fact Sheet About PHADA
We’re proud to see Keene Housing’s Roosevelt East featured in Affordable Housing Finance as part of a national story highlighting the creative transformation of former schools into affordable housing. Roosevelt East represents more than the redevelopment of a historic building. It’s an opportunity to preserve an important part of Keene’s history while creating much-needed,
Seeking input on health and environmental conditions in NH. Keene Housing is hosting paid conversations with community members to discuss health and environmental conditions in your community. Please click here for more information. If you are interested, contact Carolyn Sweet at csweet@keenehousing.org or 603-352-6161 to let them know you are interested in participating.
Effective Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Keene Housing will begin working with a new HVAC contractor, Pinnacle Rock Mechanical Services of Peterborough, replacing Gary Jackson Heating Service. Residents may see Pinnacle Rock Mechanical Services vehicles at Keene Housing properties, and their company name will appear on notices related to scheduled HVAC service and maintenance. If
Keene Housing (KH) invites residents, voucher participants and the community-at-large to review and provide comments on our Fiscal Year 2027 DRAFT Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan. The public comment period is open from 8:30 am on August 12, 2026 until 4:30 pm on September 11, 2026. A public hearing is scheduled for: Tuesday,
Stay connected with everything happening at Keene Housing! Our latest Quarterly Newsletter features community news, resident activities, project updates, and more. We value your feedback and welcome your comments—please reach out to Amy Wright at awright@keenehousing.org or call (603) 352-6161. Read the full newsletter here: Keene Housing NEWS
Keene Housing (KH) invites the community-at-large to review and provide comments on Keene Housing’s DRAFT 3ʳᵈ Amended Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The public comment period is open from 8:30 am on Monday, June 10, 2026, until 4:30 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026. A Public Hearing is being
Free summer meal kits are coming to Keene! Give your kids a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch ingredients at no cost—available every Friday this summer for children and teens 18 and under. Pick up at Keene Middle School and help keep your family fueled all summer long. Click here to view the flyer
HAI Group’s Resident Scholarship Program helps low-income students pay for higher education. To date, HAI has awarded nearly $2 million to more than 500 students across the country—students who have gone on to careers in nursing, education, social work, and more. Students can be awarded scholarships up to four consecutive years. The application period
Monadnock Humane Society’s Pet Wellness Clinics are back, offering low-cost veterinary wellness services for qualifying individuals and families receiving state or federal assistance. Services include: ✔️ Wellness exams ✔️ Vaccinations ✔️ Preventative care Eligible programs may include SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, housing assistance, and more. Click here for more information.
With the arrival of spring and increased outdoor activity throughout the community, we would like to take a moment to remind everyone of a few important expectations. Privacy & Respect for Others Please be mindful of your neighbors’ privacy. Do not approach or enter another resident’s porch, patio, yard, or window area at any
Keene Housing (KH) invites the community-at-large to review and provide comments on Keene Housing’s DRAFT Amended Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The public comment period is open from 8:30 am on Monday, April 13, 2026, until 4:30 pm on Friday, May 13, 2026. A Public Hearing is being held
We’re reaching out to the community for help gathering old photos of the Roosevelt School. We would love to collect historic images to enlarge, frame, and display in the building’s common spaces. School photos, event pictures, class snapshots, and other memorable images can help celebrate the Roosevelt School’s story and preserve its history for
The latest edition of Keene Housing’s Quarterly Newsletter is now available. Stay informed and connected with everything happening at Keene Housing. Your feedback is always welcome—we love hearing from our community! Email Amy Wright at awright@keenehousing.org or call 352-6161. Read the full newsletter here: Keene Housing NEWS
Keene Housing is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Roosevelt East Apartments, a new affordable housing community located at 438 Washington Street in Keene, New Hampshire. Roosevelt East will offer 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, with leasing anticipated from June through August 2026. Applications are available online at https://keenehousing.org/apply-for-housing/, or in
Friends Forever International (FFI) is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that believes it can help build a better world by empowering our most underutilized asset: youth. FFI is looking for New Hampshire’s most motivated 14–18-year-olds to trade their screens for the mountains and their classrooms for a canoe. FFI has two high-intensity, residential experiences
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Addressing the region’s housing shortage took center stage Saturday as Raleigh Ormerod welcomed local housing leaders and a state lawmaker to What’s Happening on WKBK Radio. Click here to view the article: Keene Housing Leaders and State Lawmaker Discuss Local Housing Crisis on WKBK Radio
HUD, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is sharing the following tax fraud prevention flyer to help raise awareness among HUD-assisted residents during the tax filing season. English Version: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p6128.pdf Spanish Version: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p6128sp.pdf This information is intended to help residents recognize common tax scams and take steps to protect themselves from fraud.
Sitting in the hallway outside the gym while her two sons, Charlie and Silas, take a karate lesson, Scarlett Piche, 25, looks like any other young parent. Her kids live with her in an apartment in Keene, where they do all the things typical of family life — eating dinner, folding laundry, doing homework,
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene Housing has released its 2030 strategic plan, outlining how the organization intends to expand affordable housing, strengthen resident services and manage rising costs amid an ongoing regional housing shortage. Click here to read the full MyKeeneNow article.
Keene Housing's 2030 Strategic Plan was developed with active engagement and feedback from Keene Housing’s Board of Commissioners, staff, residents, voucher holders, landlords and community partners. This plan provides a roadmap for our work through 2030 and reflects our commitment to ensuring that people across the Monadnock region have access to safe, sustainable, and
The latest edition of Keene Housing’s Quarterly Newsletter is now available. Stay informed and connected with everything happening at Keene Housing. Your feedback is always welcome—we love hearing from our community! Email Amy Wright at awright@keenehousing.org or call 352-6161. Read the full newsletter here: Keene Housing NEWS
Keene Housing (KH) invites the community-at-large to review and provide comments regarding Keene Housing’s 2026 DRAFT Moving to Work (MTW) Administrative Plan, and DRAFT Amendments to the 2026 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan to amend the procedure for calculating the Stepped Subsidy amounts for participants in the THRIVE program. The public comment period
Listed below are the professional contractors who will be handling our snow removal this season, along with the properties they will be covering. AGM Landscaping: Ashbrook, Brookbend East & West, Central Square Terrace, Elm St, Evergreen Knoll, Hampshire House, Meadow Road, Pine St., Riverbend, Stone Arch Village, and West St. Connecticut Valley: Forest View
In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency. Keene Housing is a member agency. Apply Now! Applications for the
Here are some places in the region you can get food if you haven't received SNAP due to the federal government shutdown. Click here to view the Keene Sentinel article. Click to view: Food pantry resources throughout the region In addition, DHHS and the New Hampshire Food Bank are working together to distribute food
Keene Housing (KH) invites the community-at-large to review and provide comments regarding Keene Housing’s 2026 DRAFT Moving to Work (MTW) Administrative Plan and Tenant Selection and Occupancy Plan. The public comment period is open from 8:30 am on Saturday, November 1, 2025 until 4:30 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Two public hearings are
