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🌱 How Keene’s new ‘functional family’ rule could affect short-term rentals

Keene, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Keene? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Keene’s new ‘functional family’ rule could affect short-term rentals
  • When will Fraggle Rock’s live tour bring puppets to Keene?
  • Portsmouth’s playoff loss came after a big win in Keene

Also on today's calendar: Girl Scouts to host Fairy Garden Party June 14 .

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 54.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Keene Councilors Advance 'Functional Family' Zoning Ordinance (mykeenenow.com) — Keene officials are moving forward with a new “functional family” zoning definition to comply with state law, a change that also drives creation of clear rules for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo in city neighborhoods. About 50 rentals already operate here, and proposed ordinances would formally allow them with basic standards. Residents can weigh in at a July 13 public workshop before final council action.
   

• Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE Announces Second National Tour (thrillgeek.com) — Families in Keene can catch Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as part of a national tour. The Jim Henson stage show features beloved Fraggles, Doozers, big puppets, music, and comedy, with tickets available through the tour website. The production promises a high-energy, nostalgia-filled night for both kids and longtime fans.
   

• Baseball Recap: Portsmouth's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Wednesday (maxpreps.com) — Portsmouth’s baseball team recently visited Keene, winning 8-1 there as part of a late-season surge before their playoff luck ran out. The Clippers’ four-game winning streak ended with a 6-3 postseason loss to Londonderry on Wednesday, dropping Portsmouth to 10-14. Londonderry now moves on to face Trinity after winning eight of its last nine games.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Keene

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