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Cheshire County, New Hampshire Launches Modern, Accessible County Website

Cheshire County, New Hampshire has launched a newly redesigned website to better serve residents, employees, and visitors with a modern, accessible digital experience. Built in partnership with Planeteria Media, the new site delivers improved navigation, streamlined access to services, and a mobile-friendly platform that makes it easier for users to find information across the County’s departments and programs.

About Cheshire County

Located in southwestern New Hampshire, Cheshire County serves communities across the Monadnock Region, with Keene as its county seat. The county supports residents through essential services including public safety, public health, corrections, nursing home care, administration, and community programs. With numerous departments and programs operating across the region, Cheshire County plays a vital role in delivering services that support the well-being, safety, and quality of life for thousands of residents throughout the county.

Project Goals

• Improve accessibility and usability so residents can easily find county services, meetings, and information across all devices while maintaining full ADA and WCAG compliance.

• Provide a flexible content management system that allows nearly twenty county departments to independently update pages while maintaining centralized oversight.

• Modernize the county’s digital presence with a clean design, intuitive navigation, and improved organization of information and services.

• Support online services including job opportunities, department updates, public meetings, and community information in a clear, structured format.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria Media delivered a fully redesigned website built on a flexible open-source CMS that enables county staff to manage content efficiently across departments. The site features responsive design, ADA-compliant architecture, and a streamlined information structure that prioritizes top user tasks. By combining strong content strategy with modern design and secure hosting infrastructure, the new platform ensures the County can communicate effectively with residents while maintaining long-term scalability and performance.

Key Features & Functionality

• Mobile-responsive design that ensures residents can easily access county services and information from any device.

• Department-based content structure allowing each county department to manage and update its own pages.

• Online employment listings and application access for county job opportunities.

• Public meeting information including agendas, minutes, and county updates.

• Interactive events and meeting calendar highlighting county programs and activities.

• Robust site search helping users quickly locate services, departments, and documents.

• Integrated news and announcements system for county updates and communications.

• ADA-compliant accessibility features ensuring inclusive access for all users.

Project Highlights

The new Cheshire County website significantly improves how information is organized and accessed across nearly twenty departments. The redesigned navigation prioritizes key resident services while presenting county programs, meetings, and employment opportunities in a clear and structured format. The result is a streamlined digital hub that allows residents, employees, and officials to quickly find important information and stay connected with county initiatives.

Looking Ahead

With a scalable CMS and modern infrastructure in place, Cheshire County now has a digital platform designed to evolve alongside the needs of its community. Planeteria Media will continue supporting the County through hosting, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements, ensuring the website remains secure, accessible, and effective for years to come.

Visit the New Website

Explore the new Cheshire County website and experience the improved digital services at:
https://co.cheshire.nh.us/