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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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4.27.24

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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4.27.24

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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4.27.24

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

4.27.24

Cheshire County Delegation Passes Budget with Net Decrease in Taxes to be Raised 2024 Adopted Budget On March 18th, 2024 the Cheshire County Delegation passed the 2024 Executive Committee Proposed […]

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4.27.24

From the Keene Sentinel: RINDGE — Franklin Pierce University will award Cheshire County Sheriff Eliezer “Eli” Rivera with the Honorable Walter R. Peterson Citizen Leader Award at the university’s 59th […]

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4.27.24

The Cheshire County Commissioners and Administrators have announced the appointment of Assistant Chief Chad McMurrer to the position of Cheshire County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) interim chief, effective March 1. […]

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