State of NH
Governor issues extreme cold warning, offers 10 cold weather safety tips
Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton, and Jay Broccolo, Director of Weather Operations for the Mt. Washington Observatory, urged Granite State residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening cold temperatures forecast for New Hampshire.The National Weather Service...
Recreation
Recreation Department to host “Frisbie Lunch and Learn”
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce a new program called Frisbie Lunch...
Community
Allies United for Change, Foundation Joy to host fundraiser for 24-hour food cabinet
Allies United for Change, in partnership with Foundation Joy, is pleased to announce a...
Downtown
Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...
Municipal
Public Works: Water main maintenance scheduled for 2/8, expect minor service disruptions
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,...
Fire Department
Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
Community
Waypoint NH to host 9th Annual Sleep Out on 3/24, accepting donations now
Waypoint NH is pleased to announce its 9th annual SleepOut on Friday, March 24,...
Municipal
Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, partners commencing $1MM restoration project in Great Bay
The Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management (MAAM) and its project partners are commencing a...
State of NH
NH DHHS to resume regular Medicaid eligibility operations starting 4/1
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces its plans to...
Recreation
Senior Activity Center boasts several upcoming programs
The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide variety of programming. To learn more or to register for any of the following activities, visit rec.rochesternh.gov or call (603) 332-4120 for more information.Quilting, Crafting, Knitting, and Crochet
Mondays from 9am-12pm Free, no membership or registration required.
Veterans'...
Municipal
Municipal
Public Works: Water main maintenance scheduled for 2/8, expect minor service disruptions
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will...
Fire Department
Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound The Alarm', an event to assist homeowners that wish to...
Municipal
Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, partners commencing $1MM restoration project in Great Bay
The Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management (MAAM) and its project partners are commencing a $1,000,000 Oyster and Eelgrass Restoration Project in the Great Bay...
Fire Department
Fire Fighters respond to structure fire at 208 Old Dover Road
On Sunday, January 22 at 1:26 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 208 Old Dover Road for a reported building fire.
Engine...
Police Department
Drivers sustain non-life-threatening injuries at accident near Rt. 16 connector
At approximately 12:15 pm on Tuesday, January 17th, emergency services responded to the Rt. 16 Spaulding Turnpike Connector, in the area of the NH...
Municipal
City considers rezoning old DPW facility, public hearing scheduled
Rochester City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17th regarding the potential rezoning of the former Public Works facility on Old...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 2/1/23
VIDEO: Police Commission - 2/1/23. Agenda items included: Oaths of Office; New Officers: Jack Settele, Rachel Hill, Katelyn Mills,...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 1/30/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 1/30/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Extension and Continuance requests, Rezoning Request for Old Dover...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 1/19/23
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 1/19/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution...
Municipal
City Offices CLOSED in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on 1/16
City offices (including the Public Library, Recreation Department, Tax Collector, and Auto Registration) will be closed on Monday, January 16th, 2023, in observance of...
Elections
Absentee Ballots available for Special Election on February 21, 2023
The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that absentee ballots for the upcoming Special Election are available in City Hall.The Special Election...
Elections
Sample Ballots available for Special Election on February 21, 2023
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to announce that a Sample Ballot for the upcoming Special Election is available online and in City...
Education
Maple Street Magnet School to Host New Parent Information Night, School Lottery
Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Principal Erin Mahoney share that the Maple Street Magnet School is hosting a Parent Information Night for prospective parents to...
Education
School District and HRCU Provide a Pathway to Finance and Banking
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that the Rochester School District and HRCU (Holy Rosary Credit Union) have successfully worked together for nearly...
Elections
Attention Ward 4 Voters: Special Election on Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Last November, Republican David Walker defeated Democrat Chuck Grassie by 1 vote for the State Representative - District 8 seat. However, a recount determined...
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GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 2/1/23
VIDEO: Police Commission - 2/1/23. Agenda items included: Oaths of Office; New Officers: Jack...
State of NH
Governor issues extreme cold warning, offers 10 cold weather safety tips
Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton, and Jay...
Recreation
Senior Activity Center boasts several upcoming programs
The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide variety of programming. To learn more...
Recreation
Recreation Department to host “Frisbie Lunch and Learn”
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce a new program called Frisbie Lunch...
Community
Allies United for Change, Foundation Joy to host fundraiser for 24-hour food cabinet
Allies United for Change, in partnership with Foundation Joy, is pleased to announce a...
Downtown
Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...
Municipal
Public Works: Water main maintenance scheduled for 2/8, expect minor service disruptions
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,...
Fire Department
Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event
The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
Community
Waypoint NH to host 9th Annual Sleep Out on 3/24, accepting donations now
Waypoint NH is pleased to announce its 9th annual SleepOut on Friday, March 24,...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 1/30/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 1/30/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Extension and Continuance requests,...
Municipal
Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management, partners commencing $1MM restoration project in Great Bay
The Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management (MAAM) and its project partners are commencing a...
State of NH
NH DHHS to resume regular Medicaid eligibility operations starting 4/1
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces its plans to...
Public Safety
What to do if you need warmth during extreme cold temps
With extremely cold temperatures predicted, the Warming Center of Strafford County will be in...
Community
Mayor to host community chat and listening session on 2/3
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
State of NH
DHHS announces end of emergency SNAP allotment, to revert to pre-pandemic levels after February issuance
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that, as a...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 1/19/23
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 1/19/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Environmental...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 1/18/23
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 1/18/23. The Committee reviewed safety concern issues and took...
Fire Department
Fire Fighters respond to structure fire at 208 Old Dover Road
On Sunday, January 22 at 1:26 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...
Business
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care Center open on South Main Street
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care’s newest walk-in clinic will open in Rochester, NH on Monday, January...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Celebrates 110 Years
January 2023, marked the 110th anniversary of Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Receives Multi Year Grant from NH Charitable Foundation
Cornerstone VNA is thrilled to announce they have received a $60,000 grant from the...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Crumbl Cookies
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to be part of Crumbl Cookies-Rochester...
Public Safety
Downtown Snow Removal Parking Ban in effect 1/27, starting 10pm
Snow Removal parking ban is in effect as of 10 PM on Friday, January...
Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to feature works by John Girouard
The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
Public Safety
Citywide Parking Ban January 25, 2023
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION
CITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT
January 25, 2023 – January 26, 2023A...
State of NH
Governor Sununu Announces “No Safe Experience” PSA Campaign
A new public awareness campaign is being built to alert individuals that there is...
Public Safety
Eversource prepares for next wave of weather
On Tuesday, January 24, Eversource sent a push notification to its customers stating they...
Public Safety
Citywide parking ban in effect January 22, 2023 – January 23, 2023
A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Sunday, January 22,...
Community
Waste Management: Trash & Recycling delayed Friday, January 20, 2023
Due to expected inclement weather conditions, Waste Management is postponing trash and recycling pickup on...
Public Safety
Citywide parking ban in effect January 19, 2023 – January 20, 2023
A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 10pm on Thursday, January 19,...
Community
Partial COAST Service Curtailment Notice for Friday January 20, 2023
Due to the winter storm that is predicted to arrive overnight and result in...
Business
Frisbie Memorial Hospital Names Megan Gray, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer
Frisbie Memorial Hospital has named Megan Gray, DNP, RN, as its new chief nursing...
Podcast
LISTEN: What is Opioid Abatement?
In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Malone (City Council, Waypoint) and Nicole Rodler...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 1/17/23
VIDEO: City Council - 1/17/23. Agenda Items included: Public Hearing - Amendment to Chapter...
Police Department
Drivers sustain non-life-threatening injuries at accident near Rt. 16 connector
At approximately 12:15 pm on Tuesday, January 17th, emergency services responded to the Rt....
Arts & Culture
RMFA announces winners of Atari High Score contest
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the winners of...
Municipal
City considers rezoning old DPW facility, public hearing scheduled
Rochester City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17th regarding the...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 1/12/23
VIDEO: School Board - 1/12/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...
Recreation
Recreation Department to form Youth Advisory Committee
The Rochester Recreation Department recently announced they are forming a Youth Advisory Committee made...
Municipal
City Offices CLOSED in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on 1/16
City offices (including the Public Library, Recreation Department, Tax Collector, and Auto Registration) will...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1/11/23
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 1/11/23. The Board heard and took action on...
State of NH
NH DHHS Announces Listening Sessions for State Plan on Aging
As part of a statewide effort to understand the needs of the State’s older...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 1/10/23
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 1/10/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business, White Farm...
Elections
Absentee Ballots available for Special Election on February 21, 2023
The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that absentee ballots for the...
Elections
Sample Ballots available for Special Election on February 21, 2023
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to announce that a Sample Ballot for...
Library
Several Library Books purchased thanks to James Edgerly Trust Fund
In 1986, the James Edgerly Trust Fund was established for the Rochester Public Library...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 1/09/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 1/09/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, Continued Applications: subdivision, several...
Arts & Culture
Rochester NH History: The Bandstand at the Rochester Common
Earlier this week, the Rochester NH History podcast released a video highlighting one of...
Podcast
LISTEN: Dr. Michelle Garcia talks about the importance of having a PCP
In this episode, Matt talks to Dr. Michelle Garcia, from Frisbie Memorial Hospital, about...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 1/5/23
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 1/5/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Rules of...
Library
Children’s Room to offer Experience Art sessions for school-age kids
The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will begin offering “experience art” sessions...
Education
Maple Street Magnet School to Host New Parent Information Night, School Lottery
Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Principal Erin Mahoney share that the Maple Street Magnet School...
State of NH
Governor Sununu calls for bipartisanship in inaugural address
On Thursday, January 5th, Governor Chris Sununu delivered his fourth inaugural address in Concord.Notably,...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission Meeting – 1/4/22
VIDEO: Police Commission Meeting - 1/4/22. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Policy items, Monthy...
Education
School District and HRCU Provide a Pathway to Finance and Banking
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that the Rochester School District and HRCU...
Recreation
Winter Festival planned for the Rochester Common on 1/21
The Rochester Recreation Department, in partnership with the Police Department, is pleased to announce...
Elections
Attention Ward 4 Voters: Special Election on Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Last November, Republican David Walker defeated Democrat Chuck Grassie by 1 vote for the...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 1/3/23
VIDEO: City Council - 1/3/23. Agenda items included: Communications from the City Manager, Communications...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Opera House presents Disaster! The Musical
The Rochester Opera House is set to present DISASTER! The Musical from January 6...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to host ‘Centipede’ high score contest on 1/14
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration Jetpack Comics, is pleased to announce...
Arts & Culture
Recycled Percussion returns to Rochester Opera House on 2/25
The Rochester Opera House recently announced the return of Recycled Percussion for two shows...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan: City Chat postponed to February 3
City Chat is postponed until February 3, 2023. City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting...
Recreation
Recreation Department boasts several programs at Senior Activity Center
The Senior Activity Center is offering a number of programs to Rochester seniors, including...
Library
Anders Morley to present This Land of Snow, an award winning adventure novel
Adventure into the depths of a northern winter with Anders Morley, winner of the...
Library
Library offers online resources to help you start a new career
The Rochester Public Library is now offering several online resources to help you start...
Public Safety
Police: Columbus Ave. reopened after fatal accident, still under investigation
At approximately 1:55pm on December 30th, emergency personnel temporarily closed Columbus Avenue, near Kentucky...
Municipal
Public Works installs state-of-the-art traffic management system at busy intersection
As part of an ongoing initiative to improve traffic management, the Department of Public...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 12/21/22
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 12/21/22. The Committee took public input, had discussion and...
Municipal
Free mobile app for ‘The Rochester Post’ now available for Android devices
On December 14th, the City of Rochester announced the release of The Rochester Post...
Community
RMFA to exhibit works by Laura Harper Lake and Dustan Knight
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works...
Municipal
Deadline Extended for CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is extending the application deadline for potential...
State of NH
Seeing higher energy bills? State of NH offers assistance programs
Did you know that the State of New Hampshire offers a number of assistance...
Public Safety
Public Works: Forecast calls for heavy rain, sustained high winds, and icy roads
The Department of Public Works is actively tracking and preparing for a major storm that...
Public Safety
Eversource readying equipment and crews in advance of forecasted heavy rains and high winds
With heavy rain and high winds expected to impact New Hampshire leading into the...
Recreation
Recreation Department to open an Outdoor Skating Rink at the Rochester Common
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce the addition of an outdoor skating...