A second and final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has arrived for Cheshire County, and a portion of the several million dollars in federal aid will help to address a pressing workforce need — a nursing shortage. ... The funds are part of federal assistance to help to mitigate effects of COVID-19, including replacing lost revenue, supporting essential workers, and investing in targeted infrastructure. ... Cheshire County received more than $7 million in the first tranche, last summer, and a similar amount flowed in this June. County Administrator Chris Coates presented Keene State College President Melinda Treadwell with a...