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City Council Approves Grove Street Right-of-Way Amendment for Habitat for Humanity

September 25, 2025 | Keene Municipal Services, Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire


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City Council Approves Grove Street Right-of-Way Amendment for Habitat for Humanity
The MSFI Meeting held on September 24, 2025, in Keene, New Hampshire, focused on several key infrastructure issues affecting the city. The meeting began with a report from the Public Works Department, which was accepted unanimously by the council. This report aimed to streamline communication between building owners and the department, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed about upcoming work in their areas.

Following this, the council discussed the amended layout of Grove Street. A public hearing had previously been held regarding this matter, and the council reviewed the history of the street's development. In 2014, the city acquired land to widen Grove Street, anticipating increased traffic due to a proposed public venue that never materialized. As a result, the expected traffic increase did not occur, leading to a reconsideration of the street's layout.

The discussion highlighted a proposal from Habitat for Humanity to reacquire a narrow strip of land along Grove Street. This land is crucial for maximizing the development potential of a property, potentially allowing for the construction of a duplex instead of a single-family home. The council acknowledged that while giving up this land could limit future sidewalk development on the west side of Grove Street, the likelihood of needing a sidewalk there was deemed minimal due to existing infrastructure and the presence of utility poles.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of balancing development needs with long-term infrastructure planning. The council's next steps will involve further discussions on the Grove Street amendment and continued collaboration with local developers to enhance community development.

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