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Cheshire County is value and service driven.  Cheshire County will be known as an innovative and progressive leader providing cost effective county services that are required by statute.  Others will benchmark against Cheshire County as an example of the best in local government as we partner to meet the unique or unmet needs of county residents.  The citizens and Board of Commissioners will be proud of the staff and have a firm belief in the reliability, truth and strength of the organization. 

Cheshire County, New Hampshire covers 23 towns and 707 square miles in the southwestern corner of the state. The Connecticut and Ashuelot rivers run through the county and the most hiked mountain in the world, Mt. Monadnock (3,165ft.) is found in Cheshire County. Cheshire County 2003 estimated population is 75,965.  The County seat is Keene, NH.

Cheshire County government consists of two branches; a Legislative Branch, referred to as the county delegation, which is comprised of twenty-four Representatives elected for 2 year terms, and an Executive Branch consisting of three commissioners. Two of the commissioners are elected for 2 year terms and one is elected for a 4 year term on a rotating basis. The  Cheshire County commissioners appoint a full-time county administrator to oversee the daily operations of the county.

Announcements:

• The Farm Committee of the Delegation, Executive Committee of the Delegation, and the Delegation will be holding meetings on Monday, September 26, 2011.  Please see the Delegation page for the full notices.  (posted 9/15/11)

• The County is accepting proposals for Mechanical Improvements to the Cheshire County Administration Building.  Please see the Current Bid Opportunities page for the full RFP and addenda.  (posted 8/31/11)

Mt. Monadnock
(photo by Jeffrey Newcomer
jeffrey.newcomer@partridgebrookreflections.com
603-363-8338 )

Places to visit in Cheshire County

UNH Cooperative Extension

Cheshire County Conservation District
 

Greater Monadnock
Public Health Network