Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LISTEN: End 68 Hours of Hunger works to feed children in need

In this episode, Matt talks to End 68 Hours of Hunger founder and volunteer Executive Director Claire Bloom. End 68 Hours of Hunger is a public not-for-profit effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free...

Mayor Paul Callaghan to host City Chat on Friday, June 2

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

Mayor recommends tax rate reduction, proposed $1.85 increase falls to $.82

On Tuesday, May 16th, the Rochester City Council Committee of the Whole met to...

Chamber of Commerces names Jackie Fitzpatrick Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year award, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce,...

Chamber of Commerce names Meredith Village Savings Bank Business of the Year

The Business of the Year award is one of the Chamber’s most prestigious awards...

Chamber of Commerce names Hope on Haven Hill Non-Profit of the Year

The Non-Profit of the Year award presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce...

Registration Now Open for June and July Hunter Education Field Days

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

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site

It’s National Wild Turtle Week and in New Hampshire it is also the beginning...

NH Attorney General Formella Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does...

Senior Activity Center to host Veteran’s Time on 7/11, open to all Veterans

Rochester Rec & Arena is pleased to announce 'Veteran's Time' on July 11, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Rochester Senior Activity Center.The mission of this event is to provide invaluable support to Veterans by facilitating their registration with Veterans Affairs...

Municipal

WATCH: City Council – 5/16/23

VIDEO: City Council - 5/16/23. Public Hearing - several items, including the FY24 proposed budget. Please see the agenda for details. Workshop agenda items included: Public Input,...

WATCH: Planning Board – 5/15/23

VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/15/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 7 Amarosa Drive, Zoning and Site Plan Amendments, Class VI Road Petition Denial, Review of...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 5/11/23

VIDEO: Rochester School Board - 5/11/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee Reports: Building, Instruction, Personnel, Special Services, Finance, Policy, 5 Year Strategic...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5/10/23

VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 5/10/23. Agenda items included several applications for variance. Click here to watch.Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

WATCH: City Council 5/9/23 – Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop)

VIDEO: City Council - Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop). Agenda items included: Public Input, and City Council Budget deliberations and adjustments (for the proposed...

WATCH: Police Commission – 5/3/23

VIDEO: Police Commission - 5/3/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Old Business, New Business: Monthly Reports: Operations, Administration, and Other. Correspondence, Information and a Non-Public Session. Click here...

LISTEN: End 68 Hours of Hunger works to feed children in need

In this episode, Matt talks to End 68 Hours of Hunger founder and volunteer Executive Director Claire Bloom. End...

WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 5/18/23

VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 5/18/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Main Street – Deck Project Presentation,...

WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 5/17/23

VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 5/17/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Road, Flashing Lights and Raised Table...

WATCH: City Council – 5/2/23

VIDEO: City Council - 5/2/23. Agenda items included: Resignation: Blaine Cox – City Manager, City Manager’s Report, Communications from the Mayor, Old Business, Consent Calendar, New Business...

WATCH: Planning Board – 5/1/23

VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/1/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 4-Lot Subdivision, Extension Applications: Site Plan to construct solar panels. Continuation Request: 2-Lot subdivision. Planning...

WATCH: Rochester Rewind (April 2023)

Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government ChannelIncludes links to video and agenda.Planning Board 4/3/23Agenda items included: Public Comment, Extensions, New Applications: Minor 2-lot subdivision, lot line revision,...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to outgoing Rochester CIO Sonja Gonzalez

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk with outgoing IT Director Sonja Gonzalez about what she likes to read, how she went from being a mechanical engineer...

LISTEN: City Manager reveals Annual Budget for FY24, what it means for taxpayers

In this episode, Matt talks to Deputy City Manager and Finance Director Katie Ambrose about the City Manager's proposed budget, what it means for taxpayers, and how...

WATCH: Public Works Buildings Committee – 4/21/23

VIDEO: Public Works Buildings Committee - 4/21/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Charles St Pavement, Howe St/ Apple Orchard – Walking Path, Autumn St – Sidewalk Request,...

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LISTEN: End 68 Hours of Hunger works to feed children in need

In this episode, Matt talks to End 68 Hours of Hunger founder and volunteer...

Senior Activity Center to host Veteran’s Time on 7/11, open to all Veterans

Rochester Rec & Arena is pleased to announce 'Veteran's Time' on July 11, 2023,...

Mayor Paul Callaghan to host City Chat on Friday, June 2

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

Mayor recommends tax rate reduction, proposed $1.85 increase falls to $.82

On Tuesday, May 16th, the Rochester City Council Committee of the Whole met to...

Chamber of Commerces names Jackie Fitzpatrick Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year award, presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce,...

Chamber of Commerce names Meredith Village Savings Bank Business of the Year

The Business of the Year award is one of the Chamber’s most prestigious awards...

Chamber of Commerce names Hope on Haven Hill Non-Profit of the Year

The Non-Profit of the Year award presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce...

Registration Now Open for June and July Hunter Education Field Days

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

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site

It’s National Wild Turtle Week and in New Hampshire it is also the beginning...

NH Attorney General Formella Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does...

Field of Honor pays tribute to Veterans, 550 American flags to be displayed at Rochester Common

Vouchers for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and feeding veterans, is proud...

Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023

The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce that it will be hosting a...

Spaulding High School students to assist with refurbishing World War II Honor Roll

Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Center students...

State of NH seeks input for NH Code of Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Management

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division (NHDES) is hosting an...

Public Works, Waste Management hail Household Hazardous Waste Day a success

On Saturday, May 20th, the Department of Public Works collaborated with Waste Management to...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day

Municipal Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial...

Frisbie Memorial Hospital Showcases Newly Renovated Operating Room Suite Following Devastating Flood

On Friday, May 19th, Frisbie Memorial Hospital invited city officials, including Mayor Paul Callaghan,...

Founder of ‘End 68 Hours of Hunger’ Honored by Rochester Rotary Club with Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

On Monday, May 15th, the Rochester Rotary Club awarded the Paul Harris Fellow recognition...

CAPSC honors COAST, longtime family advocate during annual breakfast celebration

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) honored a valuable community partner and one...

NH Tourism Officials Projecting 4.3 Million Travelers to Visit This Summer, spending expected to reach $2.35 billion

The Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) is...

Governor Chris Sununu Issues Statement on Marijuana Legalization

On May 12th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement on the future of...

WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 5/18/23

VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 5/18/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Main...

Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 Awards four $1,200 Scholarships to Spaulding High School Seniors

During the Spaulding High School Awards Night on Wednesday, May 17th, the Rochester Elks...

Rochester Rotary Club receives District Grant to Create Green Space at Waypoint Center

The Rochester Rotary Club is delighted to announce the establishment of a new green...

New Hampshire Marks the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 11, 2023, marked the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)....

WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 5/17/23

VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 5/17/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Road,...

Recreation Department Partners with Legal Experts to Host Presentation on Elder Financial Exploitation

The Rochester Recreation Department is collaborating with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Justice in Aging...

COAST Bus System to Resume Nearly All Saturday Services, starting 5/20

The region’s public transit system will resume nearly all Saturday services on its bus...

WATCH: City Council – 5/16/23

VIDEO: City Council - 5/16/23. Public Hearing - several items, including the FY24 proposed...

Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass

Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed...

Now is the time to register your child for Kindergarten if you haven’t already

The Rochester School Department is reminding parents and guardians to ensure their child is...

MVSB Continues Support of Therapeutic Gardening Program at Monarch School of New England

MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to continue its support of the Monarch...

WATCH: Planning Board – 5/15/23

VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/15/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 7 Amarosa...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 5/11/23

VIDEO: Rochester School Board - 5/11/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5/10/23

VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 5/10/23. Agenda items included several applications for variance. Click...

Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention Basics: Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraudulent Activities

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a special presentation on Cybersecurity &...

Deadline Approaching for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications

The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for...

Eversource, Meredith Village Savings Bank underwrite Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Celebration

Eversource and Meredith Village Savings Bank will be underwriting the Greater Rochester Chamber of...

Haydee Rivera-Nadeau Arrested for Second Degree Murder for the Death of Lisa Rocheleau

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...

Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for 5/20, Waste Management Drop-off Center CLOSED All Day

The Department of Public Works will be hosting Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday,...

Rochester Police partner with Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Course for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)...

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking This Spring

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors as wildlife...

Just out of Town: Prescribed Burn Planned for Blue Job State Forest to Improve Wildlife Habitat

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the New Hampshire Department of Natural and...

Got Bats? Participate in the NH Bat Counts Project

Wildlife biologists need help from volunteers who have bats in their barn or other...

Haydee Rivera-Nadeau transported back to NH, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder.

On May 11, 2023, Haydee Rivera-Nadeau was transported from North Carolina to New Hampshire...

Downtown Architectural and Public Art Walking Tour planned for 5/17, open to public

The Arts & Culture Commission and Historic District Commission will be hosting an Architectural...

Update on Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s white-tailed deer population has once again demonstrated no evidence of chronic wasting...

Several Public Hearings planned for 5/16 City Council Workshop, public participation encouraged

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, City Council will hold several public hearings before the...

Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car

On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner...

WATCH: City Council 5/9/23 – Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop)

VIDEO: City Council - Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop). Agenda items...

Community Input needed to Update Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters

The City of Rochester is seeking public input to update the Natural Resource and...

Cornerstone VNA Anniversary Event Recognizes Donors and Award Recipients

Cornerstone VNA, your local nonprofit home health provider, celebrated their donors, 2023 Cornerstone Awardees,...

Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advises consumers to check...

Spaulding High School Softball Field Renamed to Honor Longtime Coach and Educator Sheila Colson

The softball field at Spaulding High School was recently dedicated to longtime coach and...

Chamber of Commerces offering a chance to win a Harley-Davidson or $10k

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for its annual Chamber Raffle....

NH 911 Encourages AED Registration, Announces Initiative To Make Registering Easier Than Ever

The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC) proudly...

WATCH: City Council holds FY24 budget retreat, public hearings to follow

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, City Council held an all-day FY24 Budget Retreat at...

Mayor Callaghan recognizes important work of City Clerk’s Office, reads proclamation

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...

Cornerstone VNA Achieves We Honor Veterans Partner Level 5

Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, is proud to announce...

WATCH: Police Commission – 5/3/23

VIDEO: Police Commission - 5/3/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Old Business, New Business:...

Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests

The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets...

Mayor Callaghan proclaims May 21–27, 2023 as Public Works Week

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...

Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, 5/6 in Downtown Rochester

The biggest Free Comic Book Day Festival is back and bigger than ever! On...

Police arrest Haydee Rivera-Nadeau, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder

On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:44 AM, the Rochester Police, Rochester Fire Department,...

Franklin Gallery to showcase works by local photographer Jared Plante

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 North Main Street in Rochester, will...

WATCH: City Council – 5/2/23

VIDEO: City Council - 5/2/23. Agenda items included: Resignation: Blaine Cox – City Manager,...

Katie Ambrose to succeed Blaine Cox as next City Manager, effective 7/3

On Tuesday, May 2nd, City Council announced that the current Deputy City Manager and...

Officer Aidan Birmingham graduates from the 191st New Hampshire Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to report that Officer Aidan Birmingham recently graduated...

WATCH: Planning Board – 5/1/23

VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/1/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 4-Lot Subdivision,...

WATCH: Rochester Rewind (April 2023)

Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government ChannelIncludes links to video and agenda.Planning Board 4/3/23Agenda...

Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023

The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce that it will be hosting a...

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Primo Cubano at the Rochester Opera House

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Latin music and salsa dancing with Primo...

SHARE Fund to host a “Fun-Raiser” Event to Benefit Neighbors in Need

The SHARE Fund is excited to announce Putt For Hunger, a fundraising event on...

Rochester Police Department Announces Upcoming R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Program for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Basic...

Cornerstone VNA to host FREE in-person caregiver event on 5/18

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the 7th...