Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to host ‘Change of Seasons’ art exhibit in October
The Franklin Gallery, at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of October called Change of Seasons.An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be...
Community
Rochester Opera House will ‘Pack The House’ to fight food insecurity
The Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce the second annual Pack the House...
Community
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces ‘A Rock & Roll Christmas’ Holiday Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...
State of NH
Nighttime work scheduled for Spaulding Turnpike
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will begin roadway milling and paving operations...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to showcase original sketch from The Simpsons
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the unveiling of an...
Recreation
Forest Society announces 300 acre expansion of Champlin Forest
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) announced that on...
Arts & Culture
Bob Marley and Juston McKinney set to return to the Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is pleased to welcome back two regional comedy favorites, Juston...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to host job fair on 10/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair,...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Main Street installs a series of murals honoring Rochester’s history
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that 4 vinyl murals depicting historic Rochester...
Community
Mayor: Citywide Trick-or-Treat scheduled for October 30th
Mayor Paul Callaghan is pleased to announce that the citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Sunday, October 30th from 4-7pm. The mayor encourages families to "have fun and stay safe."
"Our kids look forward to this day all year," said Callaghan. "For their safety, it's...
Municipal
Municipal
Mayor to co-host ‘City Chat’, a community engagement hour
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in the Community Room, on the 1st floor of the James...
Municipal
Mayor raises awareness for childhood cancer, delivers proclamation at City Council
During the City Council meeting on September 20th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation declaring September 25th to October 1st, 2022 to be Childhood...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/20/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/20/22. Public Hearing - Resolution Pursuant to RSA 47:1-c, IV Rescinding the City of Rochester Economic Development Special Reserve Fund,...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/19/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/19/22. Agenda items included: Public comment, Draft Rezoning Indoor Recreation in Industrial Zones, Manufactured/Affordable Housing Discussion, Surety Release Requests, Review...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works and Buildings Committee – 9/15/22
VIDEO: Public Works and Buildings Committee - 9/15/22. Agenda included: Public Input, Municipal Solar Power Projects, Shaw Drive – Pavement Moratorium Waiver Request, Colonial...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing: Rescinding Economic Development Special Reserve Fund
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the...
Municipal
Public Works begins search for 2022 Downtown Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for the annual Holiday Display, in...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/21/22
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 9/21/22. The Committee heard public input and took action on several items of safety...
Podcast
LISTEN: The Great American Trailer Park Musical
In this episode, Matt talks to Jenry Towle, star of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, at the Rochester...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/14/22
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/14/22. Agenda items included: Rehearing on two variance cases, Continued Case: variance, New Cases: several variance applications, and...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/13/22
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 9/13/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing Property Tax Exemptions, Pictometry Aerial Imagery Flyover-Fall 2022, Reports from Finance & Administration,...
Elections
City Clerk posts city-wide voter returns for the NH State Primary Election
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to report the official city-wide voter returns for the September 13th NH State Primary. Voter turnout in...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/12/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/12/22. Agenda items included Public Comment, several Applications / Public Hearings for site plans and construction, Planning Update and Other.Click...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 9/08/22
VIDEO: School Board - 9/08/22. Agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee Reports – Building, Instruction Committee, Personnel Committee, Special Services Committee,...
Elections
Make a plan to vote in the NH State Primary on 9/13
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is reminding voters to make a plan to vote in the NH State Primary on Tuesday, September 13th. Polls...
Regional
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester: $1.4 million for child care and 5 more key takeaways from State of City event
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratCity officials delivered their first State of the City addresses since the start of the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, and they emphasized...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Gonic residents heard: Plan for 180 affordable housing units at Rochester site called off
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratCatholic Charities New Hampshire of Manchester is backing off a proposal to...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism...
State of NH
Nighttime work scheduled for Spaulding Turnpike
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will begin roadway milling and paving operations on the Spaulding Turnpike (NH Route 16) in Dover, in the area of the Dover Toll Plaza, on Thursday evening, September 29th, 2022.Weather permitting, the work will be done between...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester farmhouse sells for $2.1M, but Strafford County housing market a different story
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratA single-family home on 53 acres in Rochester sold for $2.1 million, one of the highest priced properties in Strafford County to change owners...
All News
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester: $1.4 million for child care and 5 more key takeaways from State of City event
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratCity officials delivered their first State of the City addresses since...
Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to host ‘Change of Seasons’ art exhibit in October
The Franklin Gallery, at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
Community
Mayor: Citywide Trick-or-Treat scheduled for October 30th
Mayor Paul Callaghan is pleased to announce that the citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place...
Community
Rochester Opera House will ‘Pack The House’ to fight food insecurity
The Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce the second annual Pack the House...
Community
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces ‘A Rock & Roll Christmas’ Holiday Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...
State of NH
Nighttime work scheduled for Spaulding Turnpike
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will begin roadway milling and paving operations...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to showcase original sketch from The Simpsons
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the unveiling of an...
Recreation
Forest Society announces 300 acre expansion of Champlin Forest
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) announced that on...
Arts & Culture
Bob Marley and Juston McKinney set to return to the Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is pleased to welcome back two regional comedy favorites, Juston...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Gonic residents heard: Plan for 180 affordable housing units at Rochester site called off
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratCatholic Charities New Hampshire of Manchester is backing off a proposal to...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to host job fair on 10/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair,...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Main Street installs a series of murals honoring Rochester’s history
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that 4 vinyl murals depicting historic Rochester...
Business
Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting for Mass General Brigham’s Primary Care
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to thank its members in person on 10/20
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Annual Operation Thank You....
Municipal
Public Works begins search for 2022 Downtown Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/21/22
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 9/21/22. The Committee heard public input and took action...
Podcast
LISTEN: The Great American Trailer Park Musical
In this episode, Matt talks to Jenry Towle, star of The Great American Trailer...
Municipal
Mayor to co-host ‘City Chat’, a community engagement hour
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester farmhouse sells for $2.1M, but Strafford County housing market a different story
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratA single-family home on 53 acres in Rochester sold for $2.1...
Foster's Daily Democrat
The Ridge phase 2 in Rochester: Apartments, cinema, restaurants, breweries envisioned
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratA vision that includes 200-plus apartments and venues for eating, drinking,...
Business
MVSB supports Vouchers for Veterans, donates $5k
Vouchers for Veterans recently received a $5,000 donation from MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank)...
Arts & Culture
Don’t walk, RUN to see ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ at the Rochester Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is currently in the middle of its run of The...
Municipal
Mayor raises awareness for childhood cancer, delivers proclamation at City Council
During the City Council meeting on September 20th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/20/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/20/22. Public Hearing - Resolution Pursuant to RSA 47:1-c, IV...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street plans new Halloween festivities, Zombie Walk to continue
Rochester Main Street has been hosting the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk for many...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/19/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/19/22. Agenda items included: Public comment, Draft Rezoning Indoor Recreation...
Arts & Culture
40th Annual Cocheco Quilters Guild Show returns to Community Center
For 42 years, a dedicated group has been meeting every month to share member...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street hosts productive fall cleanup and planting in downtown
On Sunday, September 18th, Rochester Main Street hosted a volunteer cleanup day on North...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works and Buildings Committee – 9/15/22
VIDEO: Public Works and Buildings Committee - 9/15/22. Agenda included: Public Input, Municipal Solar...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs Emergency Energy Relief Legislation Into Law
On September 15th, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 2023, an act making appropriations to...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu, New England Governors Meet with Energy Secretary Granholm
On September 15th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after meeting with a...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing: Rescinding Economic Development Special Reserve Fund
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/14/22
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/14/22. Agenda items included: Rehearing on two variance...
Arts & Culture
PorchFest returns on 9/25, featuring more than 30 local bands
The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting PorchFest, a free outdoor...
Library
Library Director discusses controversial books, defends free speech
At a recent City Council meeting, a controversial topic surrounding a small selection of...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Reports Strong Labor Day Weekend
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) reports strong numbers coming...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/13/22
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 9/13/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing Property Tax Exemptions,...
Elections
City Clerk posts city-wide voter returns for the NH State Primary Election
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to report the official city-wide voter returns...
Business
Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon at Alex & Associates at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
State of NH
Governor Sununu, NH DHHS Recognize September as Recovery Month
In partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Bureau...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/12/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/12/22. Agenda items included Public Comment, several Applications / Public...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 9/08/22
VIDEO: School Board - 9/08/22. Agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee...
Elections
Make a plan to vote in the NH State Primary on 9/13
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is reminding voters to make a plan to vote...
State of NH
NH DHHS Announces Updated COVID-19 Booster Doses Available in Granite State
The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the updated COVID-19 Omicron...
State of NH
Temporary NH E-ZPass Center opens 9/12
Temporary office set up to assist travelers adjusting to the All Electronic Tolls in...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Generations Arcade, celebrating 6 months
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help Generations Arcade celebrate its...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk Comics, Graphic Novels, and more
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about non-traditional reading materials, such as comic...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 9/7/22
VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/7/22. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Oaths of Office: Lt....
Library
Exploring play-based learning in the home environment
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the UNH Early...
Downtown
Bigfoot scavenger hunt a “roaring” success for Rochester Main Street
The volunteers for Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the success of the...
Municipal
City completes transition to .GOV, encourages users to update contacts
The City of Rochester has completed its transition from .NET to .GOV. The transition...
Schools
Spaulding High School Football Team to Participate in NH Tackles Hunger Food Drive
Rochester Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Athletic Director Kevin Hebert are pleased to announce that...
Library
Library: September is ‘Library Card Sign-up Month’
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a month where libraries nationwide join the American...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/6/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/6/22. Agenda items included: City Manager’s Report, Communications from the...
Elections
City Clerks reminds voters about upcoming State Primary Election: “Make a plan to vote.”
The City of Rochester is reminding residents about the upcoming State Primary Election on...
Community
City teams up with NH Listens to host listening session for Gonic Brickyard zoning
On September 6th, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City of Rochester will be...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester council, and community, reject bid to ban four LGBTQ+ books: ‘This is an attack’
City Councilor Jim Gray's attempt to ban four books dealing with LGBTQ+ topics from the city...
Elections
COAST to offer free rides to the polls for State Primary Election
COAST is honored to offer free rides to anyone on their way to vote...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 9/01/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 9/01/22. Items included: Public Input, Amendment to Chapter...
Community
Support from MVSB Helps Monarch School of New England’s Gardening Program Flourish
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to continue its support of the Monarch...
Community
Granite State Fair to return 9/15-18 and 9/22-25
The second annual Granite State Fair, formerly and historically known as the Rochester Fair,...
Municipal
City of Rochester seeks information regarding several “orphan properties”
The City of Rochester is working to determine ownership of several "orphan properties" with...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to host 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair on 10/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair,...
Community
COAST Announces New Bus Tracking Mobile App: Passio GO!
The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) is thrilled to announce that our new...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to showcase works by Michelle Peterson in September, reception 9/30
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Seton Academy
On August 30th, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a...
Public Safety
NH DHHS Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility, Vaccination Locations
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that individuals at...
Community
Volunteers needed for ‘Fall Cleanup Day’ on 9/18
Rochester Main Street, Rochester Riverwalk Committee, and the Rochester Recreation Department will be partnering...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Opera House to revive The Great American Trailer Park Musical
The Rochester Opera House is thrilled to present The Great American Trailer Park Musical,...
Library
NAMI NH to host Suicide Prevention & Awareness event on 9/13
The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness New...
Business
Chamber of Commerce celebrates 10th Anniversary of HBL Insurance
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...
Podcast
LISTEN: Revival Day of Hope
In this episode, Matt talks to Tracy Warren, founder of Revival Day of Hope,...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine interview City Manager Blaine Cox
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox about...
Elections
Notice to Voters: Upcoming Moderator Sessions 9/2-7
The Moderator for Ward 1 (City of Rochester) shall be in Session on Friday,...