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Rochester Main Street Invites the Community Downtown This July!

Rochester Main Street is excited to welcome everyone downtown this July for a month filled with family-friendly events, local partnerships, and community spirit. 🦶 Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt (in collaboration with Maple Street Magnet School)Bigfoot is back — and he’s brought friends! Participants can search for...
Municipal

Flushing Wipes Costs Us All: City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue...
Education

Major Renovation of Spaulding High Athletic Fields Now Underway

The Rochester School District, in close collaboration with the City of Rochester, is proud...
Municipal

Longtime Rochester Housing Authority Member Steps Down, City Seeks New Leader to Fill Vacancy

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during the City Council Workshop meeting, City Manager Katie...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber President Laura Ring to Retire After Years of Dedicated Service

In a recent newsletter, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Laura Ring...
Community

Governor Ayotte Presents Special Commendation to Chamber President/CEO Laura Ring

On Monday, July 14, 2025, at the annual State of the State forum, Governor...
Public Safety

Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

With high heat and humidity in the forecast, the City of Rochester is reminding...
Municipal

Water Main Replacement Scheduled on Carpenter Street for 7/15

The Department of Public Works will be replacing the water main on Carpenter Street...
Recreation

Rochester Residents Invited to Cool Off, Public Pools Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...
Downtown

Fall Fun is Already in the Works for Downtown Rochester

Although summer is just getting started, Rochester Main Street is already hard at work planning an exciting fall season — and the organization wants the community to be a part of it! The Reimagined Spooktacular & Downtown Pumpkin Patch will return this October, and Rochester...
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Watch: Public Works Committee – 7/17/25

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GovTV

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 7/16/25

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GovTV

Watch: City Council – 7/15/25

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GovTV

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

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GovTV

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/09/25

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GovTV

Watch: Planning Board – 7/07/25

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GovTV

Watch: City Council 7/01/25

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Podcast

LISTEN: Inside Rochester’s Community Development Division

In this episode, Matt talks with Kay Wright, Community Development Coordinator for the City...

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Downtown

Rochester Main Street Invites the Community Downtown This July!

Rochester Main Street is excited to welcome everyone downtown this July for a month...
Downtown

Fall Fun is Already in the Works for Downtown Rochester

Although summer is just getting started, Rochester Main Street is already hard at work...
GovTV

Watch: Public Works Committee – 7/17/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...
Municipal

Flushing Wipes Costs Us All: City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue...
Education

Major Renovation of Spaulding High Athletic Fields Now Underway

The Rochester School District, in close collaboration with the City of Rochester, is proud...
GovTV

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 7/16/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...
Municipal

Longtime Rochester Housing Authority Member Steps Down, City Seeks New Leader to Fill Vacancy

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during the City Council Workshop meeting, City Manager Katie...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber President Laura Ring to Retire After Years of Dedicated Service

In a recent newsletter, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Laura Ring...
Community

Governor Ayotte Presents Special Commendation to Chamber President/CEO Laura Ring

On Monday, July 14, 2025, at the annual State of the State forum, Governor...
GovTV

Watch: City Council – 7/15/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live...
Public Safety

Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

With high heat and humidity in the forecast, the City of Rochester is reminding...
Municipal

Water Main Replacement Scheduled on Carpenter Street for 7/15

The Department of Public Works will be replacing the water main on Carpenter Street...
Recreation

Rochester Residents Invited to Cool Off, Public Pools Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...
State of NH

Court Denies Tik Tok’s Motion to Dismiss in New Hampshire Case Alleging Manipulative Design Features Targeting Teens

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that his Office’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau...
Arts & Culture

Rochester NH History Podcast: How Rochester’s Carnegie Library Shaped a Community

The Rochester Public Library is a historic gem located in the heart of the...
Arts & Culture

Calling All Poets: What Does Pride Mean to You? Celebrate Through Poetry

Rochester Pride is holding a poetry contest. The theme is “What does Pride mean...
GovTV

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

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

Carnival Ride Setup for Lilac Family Fun Festival to Impact Parking and Traffic Friday 7/11

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the School Department, is preparing the grounds...
Municipal

City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...
Municipal

City of Rochester: 2024 Water Quality Reports Now Available

The 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as the Annual Water Quality Reports or...
GovTV

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/09/25

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Community

Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30...
Arts & Culture

Reminder: Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Recreation Department Announces 2025 Concert on the Common Music Series

Rochester Recreation & Arena is excited to announce the return of Concert on the...
Police Department

Berwick Man Injured After Motorcycle Collides With Trailer on Salmon Falls Road

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:09 a.m., Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and...
GovTV

Watch: Planning Board – 7/07/25

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Elections

Rochester City Clerk Announces Filing Period for 2025 Municipal Election

The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that the filing period for candidates...
Community

Golden Dog Adventure Co. Partners with Cornerstone VNA to Support Pet Peace of Mind Program

A Community-Driven Effort to Support Hospice Patients and Their Animal Companions Golden Dog Adventure Co....
Municipal

City of Rochester Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable on 7/10 for Maintenance

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the City...
Business

Live the Dream: Win a Harley or $10K at the 2025 Chamber Raffle

Tickets are now on sale for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber...
Community

Public Transit Changes Ahead: COAST Balances Budget, Rider Needs

COAST Announces Changes to Services: Underutilized fixed routes to be discontinued or service hours...
Education

Azarloza Signs Settlement Agreement with Rochester School District

The Rochester School District and Superintendent Annie Azarloza have agreed to part ways, effective...
Municipal

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Opera House Invites Audiences to ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘The Producers’, and More

This summer, the Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce a season filled with...
Municipal

Board of Ethics Accepts Investigation Findings on School Board Members, Public Hearing Scheduled for July 22

The Board of Ethics met briefly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....
State of NH

New Hampshire Ranked #1 for Child Well-Being in National 2025 KIDS COUNT® Report

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is pleased to announce that New...
Public Safety

NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins,...
GovTV

Watch: City Council 7/01/25

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Municipal

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...
State of NH

Attorney General Formella Joins $7.4B Purdue Settlement; New Hampshire to Get $30M

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and all 54 of his fellow...
Arts & Culture

Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...
Education

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...
Municipal

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces Scholarship Recipients and Thanks Scholarship Champions

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to congratulate and announce this year’s...
Municipal

Board of Ethics to Review Investigation Findings on Keans and Stokes on 7/1, Public Hearing to Be Scheduled

The Board of Ethics will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....
State of NH

New Hampshire Governor to Lead Trade Mission to Canada in September

Governor Kelly Ayotte announced recently that she will lead a trade mission in September...
Community

Public Works: Temporary Road Closure on Pearl Street on 6/27

The Department of Public Works will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Pearl Street...
Municipal

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...
Business

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Welcomes 603 Technology Solutions to Greater Rochester Business Community

The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome 603 Technology Solutions,...
State of NH

NH Fish and Game: Residents Urged to Reduce Bear Attractants This Summer

Residents raising backyard poultry or feeding wild birds are being asked to do their...
Library

Rochester Public Library Teen Room Offers Required Summer Reading Titles

The Rochester Public Library’s Teen Room is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with...
Municipal

City of Rochester Seeks Qualified Candidates for Community Outreach Facilitator

The City of Rochester is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of...
State of NH

State of New Hampshire Fighting to Protect Genetic Information in 23andMe Bankruptcy Case

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he, as part of a bipartisan coalition...
Recreation

Splash Into Summer: Rochester Public Pools Now Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22,...
Municipal

REMINDER: Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 6/29

Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will be hosting a community...
State of NH

State of NH: Residents, Visitors Should Use Caution During Extreme Heat

The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)...
Public Safety

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into...
Municipal

Ethics Complaints Move Forward: City Outlines Next Steps for School Board Investigation

The City of Rochester recently launched ethics investigations into School Board Members Sandra Keans...
Municipal

Temporary Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street/Factory Court Area

The Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting off water service in the...
Public Safety

Dangerous Heat Wave Incoming: Stay Safe with These Precautions

Public safety officials are reminding residents to use caution as hot and humid weather...
State of NH

Governor Ayotte Announces Caitlin Davis as Choice for Next Education Commissioner

On June 10, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced she will nominate Director Caitlin Davis...
Podcast

LISTEN: Inside Rochester’s Community Development Division

In this episode, Matt talks with Kay Wright, Community Development Coordinator for the City...
Podcast

LISTEN: Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Reading Program

In this episode, Marie and Matt sit down with Children’s Librarian Christina Paquette, Teen...
Downtown

REMINDER: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting...
State of NH

Governor Ayotte Signs Laws Establishing Parental Bill of Rights and Expanding Education Opportunities

On June 10, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 10 and SB 295 to...
GovTV

Watch: Public Works & Buildings Comm. – 6/19/25

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Municipal

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 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...
State of NH

NH Fish & Game: “Introduction to Map and Compass” Workshop Will Be Offered 6/28

If you've ever wanted to learn how to navigate in the outdoors using a...
GovTV

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 6/18/25

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Municipal

School Board Names Jared Fulgoni as Interim Superintendent, Effective July 1

At the June 12, 2025, School Board meeting, Chair Shane Downs nominated Jared Fulgoni...
Library

Rochester Public Library Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Children’s Space known as “The Nook”

The Rochester Public Library recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil The Nook, a...
Business

Groen Construction Celebrates 25 Years of Commercial Building Excellence

Groen Construction, a leading commercial general contractor and early adopter of Insulated Concrete Form...
GovTV

Watch: City Council – 6/17/25

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

Watch: Planning Board – 6/16/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...
Municipal

City of Rochester Trustees Award $53,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

The City of Rochester’s Trustees of the Trust Funds are pleased to announce the...

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