Category: County News

  • 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…

  • Cheshire County Website RFP

    Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is seeking proposals for the total redevelopment of its official website, with responses due by March 19, 2025. The new site will serve Cheshire County’s diverse audience, including residents, employees, and elected officials, and must support functionalities like online job applications, content management, and compliance with accessibility and security standards. The…

  • Commissioner’s Meeting, March 5, Canceled

  • Sheriff’s Sale, March 4, Canceled

  • Cheshire County Officials Advocate for the Region in D.C

    Cheshire County Officials Advocate for the Region in D.C

    Cheshire County Officials Travel to Washington, D.C. to Advocate for 911 Funding at National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. Cheshire County Administrator Chris Coates, County Commissioners Terry Clark and Claudia Stewart, and Director of Communications Davis Bernstein will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. Administrator Coates…

  • Cheshire County Officals Sworn In

    Cheshire County Officals Sworn In

    On January 8, 2025 newly elected officals including the County Commissioners, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, Treasurer, and County Attorney were sworn in, as well as various staff members from Deeds, County Attorney, and the Sheriff’s Department. We thank these dedicated public servants for their service, and thank Judge Burke and Commissioner Clark for performing the…