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.
Town of Keene Newsletter: Winter 2025/2026
The Town of Keene newsletter for 2025/2026 is here and highlights a few of the goings-on about our community. Enjoy! [...]
2026 Town Resource Guide Now Available!
The Town Resource Guide has been updated as of January 2026. Created by Keene's Age-Friendly Task Force, the Guide provides [...]
January 13, 2026 Monthly Town Board Mtg Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 at the Town Hall. The [...]
December 23rd, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes & Recording
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday December 23rd, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
December 23rd, 2025 Monthly Town Board Mtg Agenda
The Town Board will hold the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday December 23rd, 2025 at the Town Hall. The [...]
Library Clerk Opening
Library Clerk see details below. Please send a resume and application to keenepubliclibrary@outlook.com. Job Description
December 9th, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes & Recording
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday December 9th, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]
Holiday Light Contest
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST 2025 The judging will take place the evening of Thursday, December 18th. Displays on routes 73, 9N, [...]
November 25th, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes
The Town Board held the Monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday November 25th, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Keene Town [...]