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  • Public Hearings Notice – Community Development Block Grant Application

    Public Hearings NoticeCounty of CheshireCommunity Development Block Grant Application Cheshire County Commissioners will hold three consecutive public hearings on 1/7/2026 at 8:30am at 12 Court St, Keene, 2nd floor conference room, to hear public comment on two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application proposals to the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Up to $500,000…

  • 2025 NAESCO Award for Cheshire County Energy Project

    2025 NAESCO Award for Cheshire County Energy Project

    Cheshire County is proud to announce that it has received national recognition alongside its project partner, Energy Efficient Investments, Inc. (EEI), through the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) 2025 Keystone Award. The award honors the success of the Cheshire County Energy Project, a comprehensive effort to modernize and improve the efficiency of five…

  • Changes to Medicare and Medicaid in Cheshire County

    The Cheshire County Government has prepared the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help residents understand important upcoming changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid coverage that may affect local residents. These changes are the result of federal policy updates and insurer adjustments that will influence plan options across New Hampshire, including here in Cheshire County.…

  • Cheshire County at a Glance

  • Cheshire County Executive Committee & Delegation Meeting

    MEETING NOTICE Monday, August 18th, 2025 at 5:30 pm EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING The Cheshire County Delegation Executive Committee will hold a meeting at the County Hall Building, Delegation Hall, second floor, at 12 Court Street, Keene, NH at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the Executive Committee meeting is the following: Rep. Barry Faulkner, Chairman Rep.…

  • Cheshire County Announces Hiring of Internal Candidate as new Department of Corrections Superintendent.

    Cheshire County is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicholas Phillips as the new Superintendent of the Cheshire County Department of Corrections (CCDOC). Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Phillips, an internal candidate, was selected to lead the department based on his exceptional qualifications, leadership, and deep understanding of facility operations. Phillips holds a Bachelor’s Degree…

  • Cheshire County Secures $1.036 Million in Federal Funding Through Senator Shaheen’s FY 2026 CDS Package, 20.4 Million Across the County

    Cheshire County, NH – June 27, 2025 – Cheshire County Administrator Cheshire County, NH – June 27, 2025 – Cheshire County Administrator Chris Coates announcedthat the Cheshire County Government has been included in two Congressionally DirectedSpending (CDS) proposals submitted by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen for Fiscal Year 2026. These proposals include $936,000 to support the…

  • Cheshire County and City of Keene Invest in Leadership Development for Monadnock Region Leaders

    Cheshire County, in collaboration with the City of Keene and with support from Primex NH, will launch a new leadership development event on Wednesday April 16th designed to empower local and regional leaders across the Monadnock Region. The event, titled “Leadership in 3 Acts: Leading in the Monadnock Region,” is set to bring together current…

  • Cheshire County EMS Launches Cheshire Regional EMS Academy

    Cheshire County, 04/02/2025 – Cheshire County EMS is proud to announce the launch of the Cheshire Regional EMS Academy, a groundbreaking initiative designed to elevate EMS training and education within the region. In partnership with Scott Symonds of Next Generation Responder Development Services, this academy will enhance both internal and external training opportunities, setting a new…

  • Cheshire County Supports the Magnify Monadnock Gala

    Cheshire County Supports the Magnify Monadnock Gala

    County Administrator and Board Chair of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative (GMC) Chris Coates served as the Emcee of the yearly Magnify Monadnock Gala. Cheshire County served as a prime sponsor of the event to support the vital work of the GMC and more specifically the mission of the Magnify Monadnock program, “to foster economic vitality…