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Keene Council Accepts Mayor Lisa Parish’s Resignation; Mayor Pro Tem Samantha Gillen Named Acting Mayor

Keene City Council · February 5, 2026
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The Keene City Council voted to accept Mayor Lisa Parish’s resignation effective Jan. 16, 2026, and endorsed Mayor Pro Tem Samantha Gillen to serve as acting mayor until the November 2026 general election.

The Keene City Council voted to accept Mayor Lisa Parish’s resignation, effective Jan. 16, 2026, and endorsed Mayor Pro Tem Samantha Gillen to serve as acting mayor until the next general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Council members moved and seconded the action and approved it by voice vote.

Council leaders thanked Parish for her service…

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