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.
TOWN NOTICE: Community Center Building Closed
Please find below the text of the resolution regarding the closure of the Town of Keene Community Center building. WHEREAS, [...]
September 30th, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes & Recording
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
October 9th, 2025 Monthly Town Board Mtg Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Budget Workshop followed by the Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting on Thursday October 9th, [...]
Water Shut Off At Cemetery
Water has been shut off at the cemetery as of October 1, 2025.
Town of Keene Highway is Hiring
Heavy Equipment Operator, see details below. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall or the Highway Department. Job [...]
Notice of Public Hearing October 8th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m.
Public Hearing October 8th, 2025 , Planning Board of the Town of Keene, 10892 NYS Rt 9N, Keene NY 12942 [...]
September 30th, 2025 Bi-Monthly Town Board Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday September 30th, 2025 at the Town Hall. The [...]
Special Town Board Meeting Minutes September 10th, 2025
Special Town Board meeting minutes September 10th, 2025 Click here for minutes
Public Hearing Minutes September 10th, 2025
Public Hearing September 10th, 2025 on the Easement Agreement between Keene Central School District and the Town of Keene Water [...]
September 9th, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes & Recording
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday September 9th, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]