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.
April 30th, 2024 Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting Recording and Minutes
The Town Board held the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday April 30th, 2024 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
Town of Keene Board Resolution Honoring Robbi Mecus
On April 30th, 2024, the Town of Keene issued a Resolution honoring Robbi Mecus, who passed away in Alaska last [...]
April 30th, 2024 Bi-Monthly Town Board Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday April 30th, 2024 at 5:30p.m. at the Town [...]
Norton Brook Cemetery Opening on May 1, 2024
Keene’s new Norton Brook Cemetery – including a Natural, or Green Burial section, is opening May 1, 2024. The new [...]
April 9th, 2024 Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting, Recording, and Minutes
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
April 9th, 2024 Regular Monthly Town Board Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Regular Town Board Meeting on Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 5:30p.m. at the Town [...]
March 26th, 2024 Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting Recording and Minutes
The Town Board held the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday March 26th, 2024 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
Town Update: Watching the Eclipse From Marcy Field
Marcy Field is a great spot to view the eclipse with plenty of room to spread out, and it’s free [...]
Town Update on April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
The town has taken the following steps to help manage the expected traffic on Eclipse Day. No one knows exactly [...]