Established in 1808
Keene is a town in central Essex County, New York, United States. It includes the hamlets of Keene, Keene Valley, and St. Huberts, with a total population of 1,105 as of the 2010 census.
The town is part of the Adirondack Park, and includes 15 of the 46 High Peaks, including Mount Marcy, New York’s highest mountain, and the rest of the Great Range. It also includes the Ausable Lakes, the source of the Ausable River. Trailheads for many of the High Peaks are located within the town, along with the Johns Brook Lodge of the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Keene News
Notices, updates, and announcements from the Town of Keene.
Narrative for DEC GP for Keene Water Main Project
This project is an emergency response to the bankside exposure of the Town of Keene water main pipe running under [...]
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Vacant Justice Position Petition Process
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Vacant Justice Position Petition Process Independent Petitions for the Keene Justice Position accepted until June 30th, 2021. Candidates [...]
Keene Youth Commission Summer 2021 Signup Times
Summer Youth Program Summer Camp sign up is happening next week at the Keene Community Center Monday June 21 from [...]
Capture the Flag 2021!
Keene Youth Commission is thrilled to announce the return of a beloved summer tradition here in Keene, Capture the Flag! [...]
Town of Keene Strategic Plan: Adopted on June 8, 2021
The Town Board unanimously adopted the Town of Keene 2021 Strategic Plan at the June 8th Board meeting. Adoption of [...]
June 5, 2021: Keene Youth Fishing Derby
Join your fellow young anglers at this year's Keene Youth Fishing Derby on June 5th at the Bark Eater Inn [...]
Strategic Planning Committee Q&A
Community Master Planning Q&A Join us at the Keene Community Center Pavilion! April 26 at 5:00 pm Focus: Achievable Housing [...]