Secretary of State Launches Contest for Official Heirloom Marriage Certificate Design

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan has announced the launch of a new contest to find an original heirloom marriage certificate design. The winning design, which should capture both the joy of marriage and the beauty of New Hampshire, will become the official heirloom marriage...

Rochester NH History Podcast: A Hall of Fame Legacy Cut Short, Remembering Edmund Breton

This episode of the Rochester History Podcast highlights the legacy of Edmund Breton, one...

90’s Throwback: Everclear to perform at the Rochester Opera House on 8/10

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, is set...

Rochester City Council Adopts FY26 Budget $931K Below Tax Cap; First-Issue Tax Bills Expected June 16

On Tuesday, June 3, Rochester City Council adopted the FY26 operating budgets for the...

UPDATED: ‘Wings & Wheels’ at Skyhaven Airport Rescheduled to 7/12

Flight4cf is excited to announce the return of Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport...

Local Nonprofit Urges Community to Support Year-Round Food Donations to Help People in Need

Gather, a Seacoast-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger, is calling on local businesses...

Support People In Need: “Putt 4 Hunger” returns on 6/21

The SHARE Fund is pleased to announce the return of “Putt 4 Hunger” on...

Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The...

The Greater Rochester Camera Club 2024 Summer Show at The Franklin Gallery

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...

Spaulding High School Announces Top 10 Students for the Class of 2025

Spaulding High School is pleased to announce the Top 10 students for the Class of 2025. Students are listed below in alphabetical order. Valedictorian and salutatorian, based on grades for the entire four years of high school, will be announced during the graduation ceremony...

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Watch: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 6/05/25

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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 5/21/25

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Secretary of State Launches Contest for Official Heirloom Marriage Certificate Design

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan has announced the launch of a new contest...

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 6/05/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Watch: Police Commission – 6/4/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet Public Meetings...

Spaulding High School Announces Top 10 Students for the Class of 2025

Spaulding High School is pleased to announce the Top 10 students for the Class...

Rochester NH History Podcast: A Hall of Fame Legacy Cut Short, Remembering Edmund Breton

This episode of the Rochester History Podcast highlights the legacy of Edmund Breton, one...

90’s Throwback: Everclear to perform at the Rochester Opera House on 8/10

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, is set...

Watch: Police Commission – 6/04/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Rochester City Council Adopts FY26 Budget $931K Below Tax Cap; First-Issue Tax Bills Expected June 16

On Tuesday, June 3, Rochester City Council adopted the FY26 operating budgets for the...

UPDATED: ‘Wings & Wheels’ at Skyhaven Airport Rescheduled to 7/12

Flight4cf is excited to announce the return of Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport...

Local Nonprofit Urges Community to Support Year-Round Food Donations to Help People in Need

Gather, a Seacoast-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger, is calling on local businesses...

Support People In Need: “Putt 4 Hunger” returns on 6/21

The SHARE Fund is pleased to announce the return of “Putt 4 Hunger” on...

Watch: City Council – 6/03/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet page Public...

Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The...

The Greater Rochester Camera Club 2024 Summer Show at The Franklin Gallery

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...

Regional Event: Special Olympics New Hampshire State Summer Games

This Friday, more than 600 Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH) athletes will begin participating...

Watch: Planning Board – 6/02/25

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Rochester Hosts Successful 2025 New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival & Science Fair

The City of Rochester is pleased to share highlights from the 2025 New Hampshire...

COAST Receives $50,000 Grant from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Funds to Support Capacity Building Efforts

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, has received a $50,000...

All the Silver and Gold: A Vivid Exploration of Color, Memory, and Music at Rochester MFA

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce All the Silver and Gold,...

Rochester Opera House presents Comedian Juston McKinney on 6/14

Comedian Juston McKinney is set to perform at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, June...

Hope on Haven Hill Hosts Successful Community Outreach Event

Hope on Haven Hill hosted a community outreach event on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for 5/31

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30 AM...

Rochester Opera House presents Strafford Wind Symphony on 6/1

The Strafford Wind Symphony is set to perform at the Rochester Opera House on...

Help Shape the Future of GovTV: Take the 2025 Community Engagement Survey

The City of Rochester invites residents to participate in the 2025 GovTV Community Engagement...

Alumni Reunite to Celebrate the Legacy of William Allen School

Recently, a steady stream of smiles, laughter, and heartfelt memories flowed through the halls...

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire

As you make plans this summer to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or...

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...

Green Grass & Clear Water: Water-Quality-Friendly Lawn Care and Fertilizer Recommendations for Northern New England

According to a recent survey, it’s likely that you and your neighbors believe having...

NH Fish and Game: Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire Is Saturday, June 7

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. On...

Governor Ayotte Announces Return of Super 603 Days; Granite Staters Invited to Submit Ideas for Things to Do

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced the return of Super 603 Days...

WATCH: Veterans Council Member Briefs City Council on Memorial Day Plans

During the City Council Workshop on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Paul Callaghan welcomed...

New Hampshire to Celebrate 50 Years of the First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary Law on 5/27

New Hampshire Secretaries of State David Scanlan and Bill Gardner (1976–2022), along with former...

Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Nancy Loud Park Revitalization Project

The Rochester Department of Recreation & Arena is excited to share an update on...

City of Rochester to Hold Informational Session Regarding Union St. Parking Lot Upgrade on 6/9

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development will host an informational...

Driving the Message Home: Spaulding High School Sends a Powerful Message About Safe Driving

Recently, Spaulding High School featured a powerful visual display in the school's parking lot:...

Help Families Facing Food Insecurity: Gardeners Encouraged to Help Fellow Community Members Access Healthier Food

Did you know that one in six New Hampshire households is food insecure? You...

NH Governor Kelly Ayotte Signs 23 Bills into Law

Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: HB 98 –...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Citizen of the Year

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Educator of the Year

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Non-Profit of the Year

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Business of the Year

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Awards...

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 5/21/25

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Rochester Public Library Celebrates Successful Teen Winter Reading Program

The Rochester Public Library’s Teen Room is excited to announce the success of its...

Residents Urged to Leave Fawns and Other Young Wildlife Alone

In the coming weeks, deer will begin giving birth around the Granite State, with...

Watch: City Council – 5/20/25

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Rochester Public Library Teen Room – June Events & Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens aged 12–18 to enjoy a variety...

Occupant Rescued from Rochester Residential Fire; Cause Under Investigation

At approximately 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Rochester Fire Department responded...

Energy Company Reminds Customers That Safety Starts with Awareness

With warmer weather returning and many people turning their attention to outdoor projects and...

Rochester Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes, Invites Local Veterans to Participate

The Rochester Veterans Council will host this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May...

New England Fiddle Ensemble to Play Rochester Opera House on 5/31

The New England Fiddle Ensemble is set to play the Rochester Opera House on...

First Church Congregational: Award-Winning Artist Bobby Jo Valentine Live in Concert on 5/29

First Church Congregational is pleased to announce a heart-opening evening of music with award-winning...

Complete Your Online Hunter Education Class Now with a Spring Field Day

If you need to complete a Hunter Education class, sign up today to reserve...

Reminder: Conservation Commission Announces 2025 Rain Barrel Program

The Conservation Commission for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce the 2025...

‘Wings & Wheels’ Returns to Skyhaven Airport on June 7, Tickets Available Now

Flight4cf is excited to announce the return of Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport...

DHHS Provides Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites

As the weather warms up and ticks and mosquitoes become more active, the New...

Watch: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 5/15/25

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WATCH: City Council Holds All-Day Retreat for FY26 Budget

On Friday, May 9, City Council held an all-day retreat to review the FY26...

New Hampshire Medicaid Ranked First in the Nation for Mental Health Services

New Hampshire’s Medicaid program ranks #1 in the nation for mental health services delivery...

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5/14/25

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LISTEN: Rochester historian Patrick Connelly invites the community to a presentation on 5/16

In this episode, Rochester historian Patrick Connelly returns to discuss his research and to...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/26 for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...

Reminder: Bulky Waste Pickup is the Second Full Week Each Month

The City of Rochester would like to remind residents that Bulky Waste Collection occurs...

Watch: City Council – 5/13/25

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Rochester Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes, Invites Local Veterans to Participate

The Rochester Veterans Council will host this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May...

Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed FY26 Budgets

The Rochester City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025,...

LISTEN: Frisbie CEO Tom Bowden Reflects on 100 Days, Shares Vision for Hospital’s Future

In this episode, Matt talks to Frisbie Memorial Hospital CEO Tom Bowden as he...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water near Crimson Lane and Walbridge Court on 5/14

The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water in the Crimson Lane...

Flags of Honor Returning to Rochester for Memorial Day Weekend 2025

Vouchers for Veterans and the City of Rochester are excited to announce that heroism...

State of New Hampshire Recognizes Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Recently, Governor Kelly Ayotte declared the month of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Presents 2025 “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community Champions” Annual Awards Celebration

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community’s...

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Welcomes The Brunch Club to Rochester

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting for...

Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

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NH Governor Kelly Ayotte attends 2025 Seacoast Manufacturing Exchange in Rochester

On Wednesday, April 16, the Rochester Economic Development Commission hosted the 2025 Seacoast Manufacturing...

Apply Now for Low and Moderate Income Property Tax Relief

The Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program in New Hampshire offers...