County of Cheshire, NH

08/24/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗙𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦

Families of Cheshire County Department of Corrections arrestees are being targeted by scammers posing as jail staff. They provide accurate inmate details and then demand payment, claiming the inmate qualifies for electronic monitoring release.

Correctional Facility staff never request digital payments by phone. If you get a call like this, hang up and report it to the Police Department.

If you need to check the validity of such a call, please contact:
• CCDOC: 603-903-1600
• Keene Police (non emergency): 603-357-9813

08/18/2026

Cheshire County is proud to see Winchester's own State Representative Jennifer Rhodes, honored for her tireless advocacy for domestic and s*xual violence survivors!

Rep. Rhodes sponsored HB 1651, creating s*xual assault restraining orders, and championed new laws cracking down on s*x trafficking and strengthening victim restitution. At a recent Concord press conference, she delivered an emotional message to survivors: "You are seen, you are heard, you are believed."

Governor Kelly Ayotte called her "a relentless supporter" of meaningful change. Thank you, Rep. Rhodes, for standing up for Cheshire County families and survivors across NH!

During an emotional news conference Monday, three-term state Rep. Jennifer Rhodes, R-Winchester, spoke personally to s*xual and domestic violence victims, urging them to seize upon three new laws to make

08/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2026

Cheshire County Statement on Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity in Keene

KEENE, N.H. — In response to inquiries from community members, community leaders, and the media, Cheshire County is issuing the following statement regarding recent operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security in the City of Keene.

Cheshire County had no role in these operations. The County was not notified of the activity, did not participate in it at any level, and has no knowledge of any additional operations that have occurred or may occur.

"I would like to clearly state that the Cheshire County Sheriff's Office was not aware of this operation before, during, or after the fact," said Sheriff Eli Rivera. "The Sheriff's Office found out on social media, like many others in Keene and Cheshire County."

Questions regarding these operations should be directed to the federal agencies involved.

08/10/2026

This coming Sunday, August 16th at Alumni Field in Keene beginning at 10:00am!

We hope to see you there!

A local first responders group will host its third annual Appreciation Day on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Alumni Field in Keene.

08/05/2026

First Responder Appreciation Day to Honor Local Police, Fire, and EMS in Keene on August 16. Click the link for more information!

On behalf of Jimmy Tempesta and Jim Coppo, the hosts/founders of First Responder Appreciation Day, Cheshire County is proud to announce the First

07/05/2026

06/30/2026

A retirement party for Cheshire County Restorative Justice Director Patrick Heneghan brought together an unusual group of people Thursday afternoon at Delegation Hall in Keene.

06/19/2026

06/14/2026

Cheshire County is a safer place due to the tireless dedication and efforts of Chief Martin for the past 28 years.

Congratulations, Chief!

Keene Fire Chief Jason Martin will retire late this summer after more than 28 years with the department, according to a news release Friday from the city.

06/12/2026

Today, Cheshire County in partnership with the City of Keene and Primex, held the second annual “Leadership in 3 Acts” here in Keene.

Special thanks to Cheshire County’s own HR Director Kim May for her dedication towards training and empowering leaders in government and across the public sector!