Municipal
Mayor to host City Chat on 8/2 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am in the Community Room, on the 1st floor of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center.The purpose of the meeting is to encourage residents, businesses, organizations, and volunteer groups to...
Police Department
Fatal Collision: Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with SUV on Old Dover Road
On Saturday, July 20th, around 9:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...
State of NH
NH Receives Federal Approval to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that it has...
Podcast
LISTEN: Anthony Ejarque gives an update on the Rochester Opera House
In this episode, Matt talks to Anthony Ejarque, Executive Director of the Rochester Opera...
Business
Get Your Business Listed in the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Business Referral Directory
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce invites non-member businesses to join and be included...
Municipal
Public Health Officials Release New Comprehensive Guide to Combat Potential Rat Infestations
The Health Inspector for the City of Rochester published a comprehensive guide to help...
Business
Greater Rochester Chamber to host 50th Annual Golf Tournament and Clambake on 9/26
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...
State of NH
New Hampshire Residents Invited to Shape Broadband Future in BEAD Challenge Process
The New Hampshire Office of Broadband Initiatives, within the New Hampshire Department of Business...
State of NH
New Hampshire 911 Fully Restored After Temporary Interruption
Update - 6:15 a.m., July 19, 2024
The New Hampshire 911 server system has been...
State of NH
NH Fish and Game: Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses
Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all of this fall’s coming seasons. Register today at https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/hunting-nh/hunter-education. Select “Find a class,” to locate traditional in-person courses or pick “Start online course” to take the virtual Hunter Education course. To...
Media
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 7/17/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 7/16/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/15/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 7/11/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/10/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
Podcast
LISTEN: Anthony Ejarque gives an update on the Rochester Opera House
In this episode, Matt talks to Anthony Ejarque, Executive Director of the Rochester Opera House, about their hit musical revival of Fiddler on the Roof, which concludes its run on July 27. Anthony also teases upcoming productions of Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, PorchFest 2024, and...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 7/18/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s website, watch videos on demand, and access the video archive. GovTV is also available for download in the...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 7/9/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 7/02/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/01/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk going “fine free” and Summer Reading Programs
In this episode, Marie and Katherine discuss going "fine free" for overdue library materials. They also chat about the Summer Reading Program for participants of all ages.
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GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 6/19/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast Cablevision). Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s...
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Municipal
Mayor to host City Chat on 8/2 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...
State of NH
NH Fish and Game: Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses
Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all...
Police Department
Fatal Collision: Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with SUV on Old Dover Road
On Saturday, July 20th, around 9:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...
State of NH
NH Receives Federal Approval to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that it has...
Podcast
LISTEN: Anthony Ejarque gives an update on the Rochester Opera House
In this episode, Matt talks to Anthony Ejarque, Executive Director of the Rochester Opera...
Business
Get Your Business Listed in the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Business Referral Directory
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce invites non-member businesses to join and be included...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 7/18/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
Public Health Officials Release New Comprehensive Guide to Combat Potential Rat Infestations
The Health Inspector for the City of Rochester published a comprehensive guide to help...
Business
Greater Rochester Chamber to host 50th Annual Golf Tournament and Clambake on 9/26
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...
State of NH
New Hampshire Residents Invited to Shape Broadband Future in BEAD Challenge Process
The New Hampshire Office of Broadband Initiatives, within the New Hampshire Department of Business...
State of NH
New Hampshire 911 Fully Restored After Temporary Interruption
Update - 6:15 a.m., July 19, 2024
The New Hampshire 911 server system has been...
Fire Department
Rochester Fire Department Announces Free Smoke Alarm Installation Program
The Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is pleased to...
Community
Susan Young Gaudiello Receives 2024 Cornerstone Award
Cornerstone VNA is excited to announce their annual Cornerstone Award recipient, given to an...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 7/17/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Team Members Honored at 50th Anniversary Celebration of NH Home Care Alliance
Cornerstone VNA is proud to announce that two team members received high honors at...
Municipal
National Night Out: 8/6 City Council meeting pushed to 6:30 PM
On Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 7/16/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/15/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Arts & Culture
City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Free Concert Series on the Common
The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of "Concert on the...
Police Department
Rochester Police Department Celebrates 10th Annual Citizen’s Police Academy Graduation
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Rochester Police Department graduated the participants of our...
Community
Rochester Slammers 8U Softball Team Dominates Season with Unbeaten Record and Regional Championship Victory
The Rochester Slammers 8U softball team is in the midst of an extraordinary season,...
Municipal
City Council announces Public Hearing on $1.5 Million Sewer Fund Project
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a Public Hearing...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 7/11/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/10/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Community
Frisbie Memorial Hospital launches Healthy Conversations Series, free and open to the public
Frisbie Memorial Hospital is launching a monthly health-focused discussion series, open to the public,...
State of NH
New Section of NH Law Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health...
Municipal
City Council adopts new goals for Economic Development, Housing, and Community Support
The Rochester City Council recently adopted a comprehensive set of goals to bolster economic...
Community
National Night Out returns on 8/6 at Spaulding High School
Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 7/9/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Police Department
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Crown Point Road Under Investigation
On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:22 PM, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...
Community
Parking options for Lilac Family Fun Festival & Fireworks attendees
The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department will host the Lilac Family...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Revitalizes Free Community Educational Series on Health and Wellness
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is excited to announce the revitalization...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Opera House presents Fiddler on the Roof July 12-27
The Rochester Opera House is proud to present the timeless musical Fiddler on the...
State of NH
Hikers Are Reminded to Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Heading out in NH
Whether you plan to hike, kayak, climb, or engage in other outdoor activities, it's...
Community
Granite YMCA announces closure of Rochester location, childcare programs to merge with YMCA of Somersworth
The Granite YMCA has announced the closure of its Rochester location, effective September 30,...
Education
Public Library, Open World Explorers presents “Breeding Season Backyard Birds” on 7/10
The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Open World Explorers, presents "Breeding Season Backyard...
Business
Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening of Confident Med Spa
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
Public Safety
State Fire Marshal: Celebrate Safely and Legally with Fireworks This Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July upon us, it's important to remember that safety should...
Municipal
City Council appoints Leslie Horne to fill vacant Ward 2/Seat B position
On Tuesday, June 18, City Council held a special meeting to conduct open interviews...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 7/02/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
No July ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 8/2/2024
IMPORTANT: Due to the July 4th holiday weekend, City Chat will be postponed to...
Library
Teen Room Update: Rochester Public Library to host a 6-Week Dungeons and Dragons campaign
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join a 6-week Dungeons and...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/01/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed, Pools Open
In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...
Community
First Church Congregational to host Annual Blueberry Fest on 8/3
First Church Congregational invites the public to the Annual Blueberry Fest on Saturday, August...
Community
City of Rochester to host Annual Lilac Family Fun Festival and Fireworks on 7/13
The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department are thrilled to announce the...
Library
Starting 7/1, the Rochester Public Library goes Fine-Free for overdue materials
The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce that starting July 1, 2024, they...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk going “fine free” and Summer Reading Programs
In this episode, Marie and Katherine discuss going "fine free" for overdue library materials....
Arts & Culture
The Franklin Gallery to present works by The Greater Rochester Camera Club
The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...
Library
Creative Summer Kickoff for Teens at Rochester Public Library
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join art teacher Marcey Buchakjian...
Recreation
Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces New Tennis Program for Kids
Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to introduce a new tennis program designed for...
Municipal
Reminder: GovTV now available on Apple, Roku, and Fire TV streaming devices
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...
Police Department
Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
The Rochester Police Department is currently accepting nominations for the prestigious Rochester, NH Patrol...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 6/19/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 6/18/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
City Council conducts public interviews to fill vacant Ward 2/Seat B position
On June 4, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B position...
Business
The Garage at The Governors Inn to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on 6/27
The Garage at The Governor’s Inn will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s...
Municipal
Public Works: City of Rochester Releases 2023 Water Quality Report
The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the 2023 Consumer Confidence...
Public Safety
DHHS Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather
Ahead of the extreme heat expected, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human...
Public Safety
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management advises Residents, Visitors to Prepare Now for Extreme Heat
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued Heat Advisories for most...
Municipal
Public Works to conduct smoke testing near Wakefield Street, Hanson Street, Museum Way on 6/20
The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be conducting smoke testing...
Public Safety
Statewide Emergency Alert clarified by New Hampshire 911
At approximately 2:30 pm on Tuesday, June 18, New Hampshire residents received an automated...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 6/17/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
Beat the Heat: City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during business hours
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester encourages...
Public Safety
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County prepares for upcoming Heat Wave, Seeking Donations
The Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is collaborating with local municipalities to...
Community
Rochester Elks Lodge Celebrates Flag Day with Annual Ceremony
On Friday, June 14, the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 held its annual Flag Day...
Municipal
City of Rochester Announces FY25 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
On June 4, the Rochester City Council approved the FY25 Annual Action Plan for...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 6/13/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 6/12/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
Finance Committee allocates federal ARPA funds for Public Park and Downtown Riverwalk projects
On Tuesday, June 11, the Finance Committee, led by Mayor Paul Callaghan, allocated federal...
Downtown
Union Street Parking Lot to receive major refurbishment in 2025
The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment,...
Municipal
Public Works to close a section of Cushing Boulevard for water service repairs on June 17-18
The Rochester Department of Public Works and SUR Construction will be closing a section...
State of NH
Best for Kids: New Hampshire Ranked the Top State for Child Well-Being
On June 10, following the release of the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 6/11/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...