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Keene City Council opens public hearing on $209.9 million CIP; downtown restroom draws mixed public comment
Summary
The City Manager presented a proposed $209.9 million Capital Improvement Program for 2027–2033. Public commenters supported adding a downtown restroom for accessibility and dignity while others warned about maintenance and recommended using existing city property or simpler, low-tech fixtures.
The Keene City Council opened a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Years 2027–2033 Capital Improvement Program and received public comment focused on a proposed downtown public restroom.
City Manager delivered the CIP overview, saying the plan "represents approximately $209.9 million in capital investment over the next 7 years," with roughly 61% of that within the general fund and about 70% of the general fund capital program supported through bonds, grants, and reserves. He told the council the first year alone anticipates "more than $9 million in grant funding" and that the CIP is a planning document to guide priorities, not a binding commitment.
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