Robert Blodgett Jr. Property Maintenance

04/14/2026

🐸🌧️ Tonight Could Be a “Big Night” for Amphibians!

⚠️ Important Safety Note:
Thunderstorms are in the forecast for tonight, and while this is fine weather for frogs, it’s not safe for humans. Although visitors are welcome at the North Lincoln Street crossing on other migration nights, we are asking people to stay indoors tonight for safety’s sake and plan to visit another night instead.

Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of frogs and salamanders migrate to their breeding wetlands in a phenomenon known as “Big Night.” Tonight could be one of those nights!

To help protect migrating amphibians as they make their way across local roads, the City of Keene will be closing portions of:
🚧 North Lincoln Street – closed to all traffic
🚧 Jordan Road – closed to through-traffic

🕖 Closures will be in place from approximately 7:30 PM tonight, Tuesday, 4/14, until 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

If there is thunder or lightning, Harris Center naturalists will not be onsite.

Thank you for helping protect Keene’s migrating amphibians! 🐸🦎

04/09/2026

Beginning Friday, April 10, 2026, George Street will be closed to through pedestrian and vehicle traffic and detoured to allow the City’s contractor to install water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure as part of the George Street bridge replacement project near #44 George Street.

This work, and the associated closure, is anticipated to be completed by April 18, 2026. Traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day during construction.

Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses.

If you have any questions regarding this message, please call our office at (603) 352-6550.

04/09/2026

Starting on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor, SUR Construction West, Inc, will be installing concrete sidewalk on Island Street. During the hours of construction Island Street at Wi******er Street will be closed to through traffic and detoured to Pearl Street in order to safely perform this work.

Please be patient and observant of all traffic control personnel. If possible, seek an alternate route. Traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day.

This work is anticipated to take six weeks to complete and additional updates will be provided.

If you have any questions regarding this message, please call our office at (603) 352-6550.

04/07/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice – School Street 🌳

The City of Keene Public Works Department announces that School Street will be closed to through traffic between Court Street and Leverett Street on Wednesday, April 8, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to allow for tree removal work by the City’s contractor, Phil’s Tree Service.

🚗 Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and avoid the area if possible while the work is underway.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as this work is completed safely. Thank you for helping keep our crews and community safe! 👍

04/02/2026

🚨 Downtown Maintenance Parking Ban 🚨

The Public Works Director has issued a maintenance parking ban downtown from 11:00 PM Thursday, April 2 to 7:00 AM Friday, April 3. This ban includes parking on Main Street from Central Square to the Main/Marlboro/Wi******er Street roundabout.

Overnight work will include:
🍂 Leaf blowing & general cleaning by Highway staff
🧹 Street sweeping by BDM Sweeper Service, Inc.

Overnight parking options Thursday night:
- Elm Street Lot
- Gilbo East Lot

03/17/2026

🐸🌧️ Tonight Could Be a “Big Night” for Amphibians! 🦎

Every year, on the first warm, rainy nights of spring, thousands of frogs and salamanders migrate to their breeding wetlands in a phenomenon known as “Big Night.” Tonight may be one of those nights!

To help protect migrating amphibians as they cross local roads, the City of Keene will close portions of:

🚧 North Lincoln Street – Closed to all traffic
🚧 Jordan Road – Closed to through-traffic

🕖 Closures begin at approximately 7:00 PM tonight (Monday, March 16) and remain in place until 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

Important Information for Visitors:

🔦 North Lincoln Street Crossing
Visitors are welcome to observe the migration here. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight for every member of your group—cell phone flashlights are not bright enough.

🚫 Jordan Road Crossing
Due to safety and parking concerns, only trained Salamander Crossing Brigade volunteers wearing proper safety gear should attend this location.

⚠️ Weather Safety Reminder
Cheshire County is under a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory tonight. Stay alert for flooded roads and strong winds. If conditions become dangerous, please stay home and plan to visit another night.

👨‍👩‍👧 Bringing Kids?
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Big Nights are best suited for elementary-age children and older.

🚗 Parking
If driving, please park in the southeast section of Woodland Cemetery and enter through the Beaver Street gates.
• The Greenlawn Street gate is not recommended due to flooding concerns.
• All other cemetery entrances will be closed to vehicles.
• Please do not park on North Lincoln Street.

🌙 When to Visit
Amphibian migrations happen after dark during rainy weather. When North Lincoln Street is closed, a Harris Center naturalist will be on site from shortly after sunset until 10:00 PM—but only if it’s raining and wind conditions are safe.

🔗 Learn more about the amphibian road closures:
harriscenter.org/big-night-detours

Thank you for helping protect Keene’s migrating amphibians! 🐸

03/16/2026

🌱 Save the Date: Green Up Keene 2026! 🌱

Mark your calendars! Our annual Green Up Keene 2026 event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Join your neighbors in helping keep Keene clean and beautiful by volunteering to pick up litter throughout the community. Individuals, families, and community groups are all encouraged to participate.

Interested in taking part this year? Sign up for the "Green Up Keene" email list at https://keenenh.gov/subscribe/ to receive an email later this week with details on how to register and reserve an area.

Let’s work together to make a difference—one bag of litter at a time! ♻️🌎🌿

03/03/2026

The Public Works Director has issued a Winter Weather Parking Ban: No on-street parking is allowed from 11:00 PM Tuesday, March 3rd, to 7:00 AM Wednesday, March 4th.

While this parking ban is in effect, the Elm Street or Gilbo East parking lots will remain open overnight Tuesday night for public use.

To sign up for email and SMS alerts please visit https://keenenh.gov/project/parkingban/

03/03/2026

The following roads will have a 6 ton weight limit effective 3/5/26-5/1/26:
- Base Hill Road
- Daniels Hill Road
- Ferry Brook Road
- Grimes Road
- Gunn Road
- Hurricane Road
- Jordan Road
- Nims Road
- Peg Shop Road
- Stearns Road
- Whitcombs Mill Road

02/25/2026

02/23/2026

Due to inclement weather and in the interest of employee and customer safety, Savings Bank of Walpole will open at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 23.

Online, mobile, ATM, and telephone banking services remain available 24/7.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.