Category: County News

  • Mail Changes, Department of Corrections

    NOTICE OF CHANGE TO MAIL PROCEDURES At the direction of Cheshire County, NH, effective 8/3/2026 personal mail will no longer be accepted by the facility. All personal mail must be addressed as outlined below. Failure to properly address the envelope may result in your mail being returned or delayed. Mail will be received at the…

  • Downshifting Forum

    Last week, community members, local leaders, and elected officials gathered in Keene for a forum on downshifting and the growing financial pressures being placed on local communities. The discussion focused on how costs continue to be shifted from the state to counties, municipalities, and schools; impacting local taxpayers and essential services across New Hampshire. County…

  • Cheshire County 2026 Adopted Budget

    View the adopted budget effective April 1, 2026 below.

  • Cheshire County Delegation Meeting & Budget

    MEETING NOTICE Cheshire County Delegation MeetingMonday, March 16, 2026, 7:00 PM The Cheshire County Delegation will meet on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the County Hall Building – Delegation Hall, second floor. 12 Court Street, Keene, NH. To review the Executive Committee’s Proposed Budget for 2026. Ratification of union contracts. To adopt…

  • Cheshire County Highlights Growing State Cost Shifting and Local Impacts

    Cheshire County Government continues to raise concerns about the long-standing and worsening practice of state cost shifting and the increasing burden it places on local governments and property taxpayers across New Hampshire, particularly in counties such as Cheshire New Hampshire is at a crossroads, particularly in rural counties like Cheshire County. Maintaining essential public services,…

  • 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.…