County of Cheshire, NH

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!

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Maplewood Nursing Home Administrator Kathryn Kindopp traveled to D.C this week to advocate for Maplewood, and nursing homes across the state.

We’re thankful to have Kathryn’s steadfast leadership in Cheshire County!

Kicked off the day with New Hampshire Health Care Association President Brendan Williams and Cheshire County's Nursing Home Administrator Kathryn Kindopp!

New Hampshire nursing homes are facing challenges, and I’m working to ensure people’s access to high quality care, improve staff recruitment and retention, and more.

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

05/11/2026

Last week, community members, local leaders, and elected officials gathered in Keene for a forum on downshifting and the growing financial pressures being placed on local communities. The discussion focused on how costs continue to be shifted from the state to counties, municipalities, and schools; impacting local taxpayers and essential services across New Hampshire.

County Administrator Chris Coates served as one of the panelists, offering insight into how these shifts affect county government operations. He highlighted the increasing strain downshifting places on county and municipal budgets, and the difficult decisions local governments are often forced to make in order to continue providing essential services while balancing rising costs.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this important conversation. A video recording of the forum is linked below for those who were unable to attend or would like to watch the discussion in full.

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05/08/2026

Coates, Cheshire County’s administrator, added that the county, city and school district are working together to find other revenue streams, particularly grants. He said this is one way that localities can lower costs in the meantime, even without changes to the current state funding models.

Local leaders talked about property taxes and downshifting in a forum at the Keene NH public library in May 2026.

04/28/2026

Today marks a proud moment for Cheshire County EMS.

We are excited to announce that our newest ambulances are now fully equipped, inspected, and certified at the paramedic level—ready to serve the residents and visitors of Cheshire County.

These units represent a continued investment in high-quality patient care, provider safety, and system reliability. From advanced life-saving equipment to enhanced operational readiness, these ambulances ensure that our crews have the tools they need to deliver the highest level of care when it matters most.

This is more than just new trucks—it’s a commitment to our communities.

To our staff: thank you for your dedication and professionalism every day.
To our communities: thank you for your continued support and trust.

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03/05/2026

On a hillside overlooking Route 101, the complex sits against a backdrop of snow and evergreens.