Sullivan County centralizes government contacts and services online

Sullivan County has streamlined how residents reach local government by compiling contact information, meeting schedules, and core services on its official website. The site acts as a single reference for people who need to contact county offices, track commissioners’ business, or find department phone numbers and email addresses.

Newport remains the county seat and hosts many administrative and court functions, while the Commissioners’ administrative offices and several county departments are based at the County complex, 5 Nursing Home Drive in Unity. The Commissioners’ Office can be reached by phone at 603-863-2560; an email link and a standard email format for commissioners are available on the county site. Commissioners typically meet the first and third Monday of each month, often at 3:00 PM, with agendas and minutes posted in advance online so residents can review packet materials before attending.

The county website includes direct entry points for County Administration, County Community Grants, Sullivan County Health Care (the county nursing home), the Community Power Committee, and current RFP/RFB opportunities. Budgets, minutes, annual reports, and a staff directory are also accessible, enabling residents and municipal partners to identify the right department contact without multiple phone calls across towns.

For community grant inquiries, the Commissioners’ Office lists contact information and an email address: sharonjc@sullivancountynh.gov. Residents interested in the county-wide Community Power initiative can reach the County Manager at manager@sullivancountynh.gov for background and next steps. The staff directory further connects users to nursing home officials, auditors, department heads, and other county staff.

For Sullivan County’s largely rural population, this consolidation matters. It reduces friction for seniors and families seeking nursing home information, for local nonprofits applying for community grants, and for town officials coordinating on budgets and procurement. Posting agendas and minutes in advance strengthens transparency and gives residents time to prepare for public meetings, while the inclusion of RFP/RFB notices helps local businesses and contractors learn about county procurement opportunities.

How residents use the resource is straightforward: verify meeting dates and packet materials before attending, contact the Commissioners’ Office for questions about county programs and grants, and consult the directory to find specific department phone numbers and email addresses. As county initiatives such as community power planning and grant cycles move forward, the website will remain a practical hub for engagement and participation. For now, bookmarking the county page and saving the Commissioners’ Office number can save time and make local government more accessible to Sullivan County households.