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Cheshire County is value and service driven. Cheshire County will be known as an innovative and progressive leader providing cost effective county services that are required by statute. Others will benchmark against Cheshire County as an example of the best in local government as we partner to meet the unique or unmet needs of county residents. The citizens and Board of Commissioners will be proud of the staff and have a firm belief in the reliability, truth and strength of the organization.

Cheshire County, New Hampshire covers 23 towns and 729 square miles in the southwestern corner of the state. The Connecticut and Ashuelot (Ash-WHEEL-ot) rivers run through the county and the second most hiked mountain in the world, (only behind Mt Fuji in Japan) Mt. Monadnock (3,165ft) is found in Cheshire County. The July 1, 2021 estimated population of Cheshire County is 77,329. The County seat is Keene, NH.

Cheshire County government consists of two branches; a Legislative Branch, referred to as the county delegation, which is comprised of twenty-three (23) Representatives elected for 2 year terms, and an Executive Branch consisting of three commissioners. Two of the commissioners are elected for 2 year terms and one is elected for a 4 year term on a rotating basis. The Cheshire County Commissioners appoint a full-time County Administrator to oversee the daily operations of the county.

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11.14.24

This link is consistent for all future Commissioner’s meetings, and County Delegation meetings. Topic: Commissioner’s Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4097488803?pwd=HwmNNMynbB1qqEqatCaDXTaCVtWtic.1 Meeting ID: 409 748 8803 Passcode: 603123

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11.14.24

This link is consistent for all future Commissioner’s meetings, and County Delegation meetings. Topic: Commissioner’s Meeting Cheshire County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4097488803?pwd=OdD6CUwI7q7TSzVq1S4esUaYMTt1lO.1 […]

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News and Alerts

11.14.24

*Update as of October 15th 2024: County Conversations now has 8 episodes for viewing/listening! Cheshire County has consistently prioritized transparency and community engagement by actively sharing our story and the […]

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11.14.24

Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera unveiled a newly constructed monument outside 12 Court Street, Keene NH, to honor law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty within […]

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11.14.24

Cheshire County’s Employee of the Month for May 2024 is EMT Gwen Shaw with Cheshire County EMS! Hear from her colleagues about what makes Gwen an exceptional employee and person […]

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