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Cheshire County ranks seventh highest in New Hampshire for per capita government transfer income at $12,254 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Cheshire County received an average of $12,254 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in New Hampshire.

By SW New Hampshire News | Mar 10, 2025

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Cheshire County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in Cheshire County, providing an average of $735 per capita to residents.

By SW New Hampshire News | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Cheshire County rise or fall in 2021?

By SW New Hampshire News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cheshire County received $127,852 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Cheshire County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SW New Hampshire News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Cheshire County received $72,213 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Keene Public Library invites artists to take part in “tiny” art show

By SW New Hampshire News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Community members are invited to participate in Keene Public Library's "Find Your Voice" Tiny Art Show, sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Keene Public Library Providing Free, Nutritious Lunches

By SW New Hampshire News Report | Jun 19, 2023

This summer, Keene Public Library continues its annual Lunch at the Library program, providing free lunches for teens, children, and families.

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April Water & Sewer Bills

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 28, 2023

April Water/Sewer Bills will be generated using a new company.

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Planning Board Meeting Scheduled

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 25, 2023

Planning Board Meeting Scheduled

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Jaffrey Town Elections 7am to 7pm Pratt Auditorium

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 25, 2023

Jaffrey Local Election -

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Jaffrey Local Election - Postponed to Tuesday March 28th

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 22, 2023

Town Election has been Postponed to Tuesday, March 28th from 7 am - 7 pm at Pratt Auditorium.

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Navigating memory loss: 6 tips to support your quality of life

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 14, 2023

Unfortunately, memory loss is a significant concern in the Monadnock Region.

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Town Reports are Here!!

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 12, 2023

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Jaffrey Local Election - Tuesday March 14th 7am to 7pm

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 12, 2023

Town Election will be Tuesday, March 14th from 7 am - 7 pm at Pratt Auditorium.

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Jaffrey Town Meeting - Saturday March 18, 2023 - 9am

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 9, 2023

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Aalok V. Khole, MD, named to the Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty” Class of 2023

By SW New Hampshire News Reports | Mar 7, 2023

Cheshire Medical Center is thrilled to announce that Infectious Diseases Physician Aalok V. Khole, MD, FACP, has received New Hampshire Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty” award for 2023.

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Notice 2023 Town Elections 3/14/2023 - Correction

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

VOTE by ballot for Town Official Elections,

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2023 Town Elections - Voting - Town Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

VOTE by ballot for Town Official Elections,

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Aalok V. Khole, MD, named to the Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty” Class of 2023

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

Cheshire Medical Center is thrilled to announce that Infectious Diseases Physician Aalok V. Khole, MD, FACP, has received New Hampshire Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty” award for 2023.