Public Hearings Notice
County of Cheshire
Community Development Block Grant Application
Cheshire County Commissioners will hold three consecutive public hearings on 11/19/25 at 8:30am at 12 Court St, Keene, 2nd floor conference room, to hear public comment on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) feasibility study for Maplewood Water Treatment Planning grant application proposal to the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitiveness basis for housing/public facilities, economic development, microenterprise and emergency activities that directly benefit low and moderate income persons. Up to $25,000 is available for feasibility study grants. The proposal to be heard includes: 1. A proposed feasibility grant for $25,000 in CDBG funds. Funds will be used to procure an engineering study. 2. Review and Adoption or Re-adoption of Cheshire County’s Housing and Community Development Plan. 3. Review and Adoption of Cheshire County’s Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Plan. Interested persons are invited to attend and comment on the proposed application and planning documents. Please contact Cheshire County at (603) 352-8215 or via Relay NH at 800-735-2964 five days in advance if you need assistance to attend or participate in the hearing. Anyone wishing to submit written comments should address them to Cheshire County Commissioners, 12 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 or email dbernstein@co.cheshire.nh.us.