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.
Boil Water Order between Beede and Holt Roads
There is a water main repair underway in Keene Valley and it affects residents in the area between Beede Road [...]
Election Results for Keene
Congratulations to the newly elected Town of Keene officers and thanks to all the candidates. Joe Pete Wilson, Supervisor Bob [...]
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing Upon local law to opt-out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption sites in [...]
Marcy Field Recreation Access
The new parking lot to access the oval is done! Also, the portion of the walking trail along the perimeter [...]
New Bridges on Old Mountain Road
Thanks to the Ausable River Association, Barkeater Trails Alliance, and Vinny McClelland for designing, building, and funding the replacement of [...]
Good news for Water District #1 Hamlet of Keene!
FEMA approved our appeal for the water main repair in WD#1 for the storm damage from the 2019 Halloween Storm. [...]
Town Meeting Information for November 2021
Town Board meetings will now be held Via ZOOM starting November: The 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM via [...]
Early Voting Locations
Early Voting Locations The Lake Placid Beach House 31 Parkside Dr Lake Placid NY North Hudson Town Offices, [...]
Rural Broadband Update
The areas shaded in the map are the ones submitted for Keene in the latest round of grants Essex [...]