Municipal
City Manager releases statement on criminal complaint against former Fire Captain Joseph Burns
On September 20th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department concluded an investigation regarding a criminal complaint for assault against Joseph Burns. As a result of the investigation, the Prosecutor's Office will be bringing forth one charge of simple assault, a Class B misdemeanor.According to City...
Community
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Present ‘A Polar Express’ Christmas Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...
Arts & Culture
Free Family Movie Night: Rochester Main Street to screen Mrs. Doubtfire on 9/30
Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Guyer Travel and Profile Bank, is pleased to...
Business
Tri Chambers of Commerce to host Community Expo and Job Fair on 10/25
The Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce will host the 2023 Tri-Chamber...
Elections
City Clerk releases names of those seeking positions for City Council, Mayor, School Board, Police Commission
The filing period for the upcoming Municipal Election ended at 5:00 pm on Monday,...
Public Safety
Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...
State of NH
Help Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire
In 2018, a red deer from a captive facility in Quebec tested positive for...
Police Department
Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams
With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...
Community
4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26
The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7
On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event in Central Square from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.Organizers invite children and families to decorate pumpkins with various stickers and markers. The pumpkins and supplies are free while supplies last....
Municipal
Podcast
LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital
In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Amy talks about her role, the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23
Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee reports: Building, Instruction, Personnel, Special Services, Finance, Policy, Special Committees, Old Business,...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and special exception. Please see the agenda for details.
Click here to watch.Public Meetings are...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk about changes at the Rochester Public Library
In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading programs; the refreshed Teen Room and new programming for teens; the reorganization of...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/12/23
Finance Committee - 9/12/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing-Elderly & Disabled Exemptions, Veterans Credits, FYE23 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Estimate, Recommended Use of General Fund...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/11/23
VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, several applications/public hearings/action items for lot line revisions, subdivisions, sit plans, Planning update. Please see the agenda...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 9/21/23
Agenda items included: Public Input, New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid Program, Tebbetts Road/Old Dover Road Intersection Improvements -...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/20/23
The Committee discussed and took action on public safety issues. Agenda items included: Public Input, (Salmon Falls Rd.) Flashing...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop
City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public Hearings: Resolution for Supplemental Appropriation...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 9/6/23
Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business: Oaths for Promotion: Andrew Swanberry to Dep. Chief, Jeremy Aucoin to Captain, Spencer Williams-Hurley to Lieutenant....
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/5/23
City Council - 9/5/23. Agenda items included: Non-public session for land, Communications from the City Manager, Communications from the Mayor, Reports of Committees: Finance Committee (several action...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to new City Manager Katie Ambrose
In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat with Katie Ambrose about her career before becoming Rochester's new City Manager, her background in science, and what she's been...
Podcast
LISTEN: Lila Dance Festival
In this episode, Matt talks to the organizers of the Lila Dance Festival happening on Saturday, August 26 at the Rochester Common. Visit www.liladancefestival.com to learn more.Click...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 8/21/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 8/21/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, Discussion of general planning issues, Strafford Regional Planning Commission – Commissioner Appointment, Zoning Amendments: Proposed amendments to...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 8/16/23
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 8/16/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Rd, Flashing Lights and Raised Table Policy Discussion, Chestnut St, Highland St Eastern Ave,...
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Municipal
City Manager releases statement on criminal complaint against former Fire Captain Joseph Burns
On September 20th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department concluded an investigation regarding a criminal...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7
On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event...
Community
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Present ‘A Polar Express’ Christmas Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 9/21/23
Agenda items included: Public Input, New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid Program, Tebbetts Road/Old...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/20/23
The Committee discussed and took action on public safety issues. Agenda items included: Public...
Arts & Culture
Free Family Movie Night: Rochester Main Street to screen Mrs. Doubtfire on 9/30
Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Guyer Travel and Profile Bank, is pleased to...
Business
Tri Chambers of Commerce to host Community Expo and Job Fair on 10/25
The Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce will host the 2023 Tri-Chamber...
Elections
City Clerk releases names of those seeking positions for City Council, Mayor, School Board, Police Commission
The filing period for the upcoming Municipal Election ended at 5:00 pm on Monday,...
Public Safety
Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...
State of NH
Help Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire
In 2018, a red deer from a captive facility in Quebec tested positive for...
Police Department
Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams
With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...
Community
4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26
The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual...
Municipal
Public Works to temporarily shut down water on Highland St. to install a new water main, affected customers notified
The Public Works Department is notifying residents that water will be temporarily shut down...
State of NH
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation to host several public hearings for Ten-Year Plan
The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), comprised of the five Executive Councilors...
State of NH
Governor Signs Bipartisan Letter Regarding Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
Last week, Governor Chris Sununu joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 fellow governors in...
Community
POSTPONED: PorchFest Music Festival moved to 10/1 due to weather forecast
The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...
Business
First Seacoast Bank to host October Business After Hours for Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October...
Recreation
WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena
It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...
State of NH
New Harvest Registration Options for Fall Deer Hunting Season in New Hampshire
As temperatures cool and the days shorten, excitement is growing in New Hampshire’s hunting...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop
City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public...
Podcast
LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital
In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial...
State of NH
NH DHHS Announces “Strong as Granite” Mental Health and Substance Misuse Campaign
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces a new public...
Municipal
Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system in Gonic on 9/21
The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on...
Elections
Notice to Voters: Upcoming Supervisors Session Scheduled for 10/6
The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session to accept any corrections of...
Arts & Culture
The Franklin Gallery to feature series of original art by Gina Lafontaine
Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33...
Police Department
Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability
The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...
Business
Local Nonprofits encouraged to apply for MVSB Community Grant Program, Due 10/15
Local nonprofits who wish to apply for a grant from the MVSB (Meredith Village...
Public Safety
Hurricane Lee serves as a ‘great reminder’ to be prepared for all types of weather
As Post Tropical Cyclone Lee moves north, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...
Library
Rochester Public Library Invites Teens to Explore the Wonders of Solar Eclipses
The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce an engaging program designed to educate...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23
Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and...
Community
Rochester Rotary Launches Halloween Costume Donation Drive for Local Families
Rochester Rotary, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street and SCARE NH, is pleased to...
Arts & Culture
Public Library showcasing original art by Marcey Buchakjian all month
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present a selection of work by local...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk about changes at the Rochester Public Library
In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading...
Downtown
City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
Community
Cornerstone VNA launches new website with fresh new look
Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the...
Public Safety
NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...
Arts & Culture
Porchfest to feature 50 Bands at Downtown Music Festival on 9/24
The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...
Community
9th Annual “Run for Jim” 5K Run/Walk set for 10/14
This October, thousands of runners will participate in the James W. Foley Freedom Run,...
Municipal
Public Works provides informational tools to help motorists navigate a Modern Roundabout
With Strafford Square predicted to be completed by the end of 2023, the City...
Arts & Culture
September Events Fill the Stage at Rochester Opera House
Rochester Opera House is featuring five nights of entertainment on their historic stage, featuring...
State of NH
Conduct Family Checkup as part of National Preparedness Month
The New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)...
Community
Granite State Fair returns for 2 weekends, starting 9/14
The 3rd annual Granite State Fair, formerly and historically known as the Rochester Fair,...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/12/23
Finance Committee - 9/12/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing-Elderly & Disabled Exemptions, Veterans...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Historical Society to host presentation on Amoskeag Manufacturing Company on 9/14
The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will be presenting a program about the Amoskeag...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu, Stakeholders Recognize Suicide Prevention Week
Last week, Governor Chris Sununu, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI New Hampshire,...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street to host fall clean-up and planting on 9/17, seeks volunteers
Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a clean-up and flower planting, in Central...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/11/23
VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, several applications/public hearings/action items...
Downtown
City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam
As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...
Library
Childrens’ Summer Reading program was a huge success
The Children's Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to report the success...
Business
JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester
The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...
Library
Library plans to “Thank a Rochester Cop” with upcoming family-friendly events
As part of the initiative to "Thank a Rochester Cop", the Rochester Public Library...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing(s): Charitable Gaming and Bingo Halls, Community Center Solar Array
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...
State of NH
NH Governor Submits Disaster Declaration Request for Disaster Relief Funding
On August 30th, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a major...
State of NH
DHHS, Healthcare Providers Advise Protection Against Winter Illnesses
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire healthcare...
Police Department
Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women
The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...
State of NH
NHDOT conducting Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review for Route 108 in Rochester, Dover, Somersworth
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is conducting a Preliminary Engineering and Environmental...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 9/6/23
Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business: Oaths for Promotion:...
Downtown
Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25
On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...
Municipal
Public Works to host Informational Meeting regarding Old Dover Rd. / Tebbetts Rd. intersection
The City of Rochester, in collaboration with NHDOT, is working on a conceptual and...
Municipal
City seeks questions from the public for upcoming ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/5/23
City Council - 9/5/23. Agenda items included: Non-public session for land, Communications from the...
Library
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, get yours today!
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that September is Library Card Sign-Up...
Community
Rochester Grange #86 to Host Annual “Home for Now” Event in Support of Strafford County Homeless Shelter
Rochester Grange #86 is gearing up for its annual community service event, "Home for...
Library
Public Library Presents: A Percy Jackson Extravaganza in Anticipation of “Chalice of the Gods” Book Release
The Rochester Public Library invites young readers to attend the Percy Jackson Extravaganza, on...
Community
Reminder: Paint the City Blue to show appreciation for Rochester Police
There is still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department, as...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to present “For the Plot” featuring works by Zach Tinker
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “For the Plot”, an...
Community
COAST: Unexpected Driver Shortage Forcing Temporary Suspension of Services
While COAST has been slowly reintroducing suspended services in the last few months with...
State of NH
Fish and Game introduces new and enhanced website
In an effort to better serve our constituents, the New Hampshire Fish and Game...
Municipal
Chamber of Commerce, City Leadership to host annual ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...
Library
Rochester Public Library Teen Room celebrates success of 2023 Teen Summer Reading Program
The Teen Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to announce the success...
Arts & Culture
CATWOLF to perform at the Rochester Common on 8/31, final Free Summer Concert of the Season
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that CATWOLF will be performing at...
Community
Rochester Elks #1393 donates $1000 to the NH Veterans Home
On Saturday, August 26th, 2023 representatives from the Rochester, NH Elks Lodge #1393 traveled...
Recreation
Senior Activity Center to host several travel trips this fall
Hanson Pines Educational Walk - Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm)
At Hanson Pines Park. Free,...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed
In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...