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County Conversations With Chris Coates Launches
*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 workings of County government. For nearly a decade, the County Administrator hosted a radio show on WKBK that provided an open forum for discussions, allowing…
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Sheriff Unveils Monument Dedicated to Fallen Officers
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 the County. The monument honors John S. Walker Sr. From the Cheshire County Sheriff’s Office. End of Watch, April 22, 1886. As well as William…
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May 2024 Employee of the Month, EMT Gwen Shaw
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 to work with. “When you have a person on your team whose actions resonate pride in the company, skilled care of patients, and a kindness…
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2024 Adopted Budget, Taxes to be Decreased
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 Budget with no changes. In a time of high costs and ongoing recovery from COVID-19, the Cheshire County Delegation, Commissioners, and Administration have worked diligently…
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Sheriff Eli Rivera to be Honored with the Walter Peterson Award from Franklin Pierce University
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 Commencement on May 11. The university will also bestow honorary degrees on Janet Judge, a collegiate sports and employment attorney, and Tom Rush, an American…
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Cheshire County Announces Hiring of Chad McMurrer as New EMS Chief
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. Over the past few months, Chad has demonstrated his ability to perform effectively as a member of the county’s senior leadership team. He successfully completed…
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Life-Saving Measures Deployed by Fitzwilliam, Troy, and Cheshire County EMS Staff
On Wednesday, November 29th at 11:00AM at the Fitzwilliam Town Hall, a ceremony was held to recognize the three EMTs, three dispatchers, and one paramedic from the Fitzwilliam Fire Department, the Troy Fire Department, Southwestern NH Fire Mutual Aid, and Cheshire EMS; for their swift care and decision to have a Fitzwilliam resident airlifted to UMass…
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Cheshire County Community Power
Update 11/22/23: Use this link HERE to be redirected to a recent article in the Union Leader highlighting this monumental achievement for the residents of Cheshire County. Cheshire County is proud to announce the launch of community power, designating Cheshire County as the first county to do so in New Hampshire. Please use this link to be…
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Public Hearings Notice: Community Development Block Grants
Community Development Block Grants The Cheshire County Commissioners will hold 2 public hearings on: November 1, 2023 at 8:30a.m. at 12 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 in the second-floor conference room. The purpose of these public hearings is to discuss and hear public comment on current, ongoing projects sponsored by the County of Cheshire under…
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2023 Delegation Adopted Budget