Downtown
Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester
The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown area. Fearing possible attacks, concerned citizens and business owners remain vigilant.
Todd Radict, owner of Skeletone Records, reports that he saw Bigfoot browsing the AC/DC section of his store. Unfortunately, no...
Community
Looking ahead: September is National Recovery Month
Each September, Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the existence...
Police Department
Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters
According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in...
State of NH
Adopted NH Local Welfare Administrators Assoc. guidance fosters increased emergency housing throughout state
The New Hampshire Local Welfare Administrators Association’s Executive Board unanimously approved an Ethics Resolution...
Downtown
Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development
On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs SB 234
Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing SB 234, requiring student...
Community
Reminder: National Night Out returns Tuesday, August 2, 5:30-8pm, movie to follow
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood...
Municipal
Monthly Community Coffee returns August 4th
After a two-month hiatus, Community Coffee will return on Thursday, August 4th at 9:30am,...
State of NH
NH DHHS Seeks Demonstration Waiver Extension from CMS to Support and Enhance Access to Behavioral Health Services
Department Seeks Public Input on Request to Expand Behavioral Health Services for Individuals Transitioning...
Municipal
Public Works: Smoke Testing to be conducted 5/15 to 9/30/2022
In order to improve the sewer service in your area, on behalf of the City of Rochester, Weston & Sampson will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer between August 15 and September 30, 2022. Testing will take place from 7:00 a.m. to...
Municipal
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 8/2/22
VIDEO: City Council - 8/2/22. Communications from the City Manager, City Manager’s Report, Communications from the Mayor, Reports of Committees (with action items), several...
Municipal
Monthly Community Coffee returns August 4th
After a two-month hiatus, Community Coffee will return on Thursday, August 4th at 9:30am, in the Community Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial...
Municipal
Important: The Rochester Post transitions to .GOV domain
The City of Rochester has officially transitioned from .NET to .GOV for all online services, including The Rochester Post website. Officials are encouraging readers...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester Rewind (June 2022)
Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government Channel
Includes links to video and agenda.City Council 7/5/22
Public Hearing - Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation - $299,000.00 -...
Police Department
Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community Service...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/25/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 7/25/22. Public comment, New Applications: Site Plans for daycare centers (2). Proposed Zoning Ordinance Change – Solar Panels, Review of...
Municipal
Public Works: Smoke Testing to be conducted 5/15 to 9/30/2022
In order to improve the sewer service in your area, on behalf of the City of Rochester, Weston &...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 8/04/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 8/04/22. Public Input, Amendment to Chapter 167 of the General Ordinances of the...
Police Department
Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters
According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in the downtown area.Police are encouraging...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 7/21/22
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 7/21/22. Public Input, Update Evans Road, Sewer System Master Plan (SSMP) Summer Operations, Rt. 202A Water Main...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Workshop – 7/19/22
VIDEO: City Council Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Workshop - 7/19/22. Public Hearing(s) - Included several items, please refer to the agenda for details....
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 7/14/22
VIDEO: School Board - 7/14/22. The agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee Reports (action items), Special Committee Reports, and Other.Click here...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/13/22
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 7/13/22. Agenda items included: Rehearing request for administrative decisions and variance, applications for special exceptions, Review and adoption...
Podcast
LISTEN: One thing leads to another
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about "going down rabbit holes" of books, authors, and other various subjects. One thing leads to another...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 7/12/22
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 7/12/22. Public Input, Non-Union Merit-Track Compensation Plan, City Clerks & Tax Office Hours of Operation, Reports from Finance & Administration,...
Regional
Community
Looking ahead: September is National Recovery Month
Each September, Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the existence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs SB 234
Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing SB 234, requiring student...
State of NH
NH DHHS Seeks Demonstration Waiver Extension from CMS to Support and Enhance Access to Behavioral Health Services
Department Seeks Public Input on Request to Expand Behavioral Health Services for Individuals Transitioning...
State of NH
Adopted NH Local Welfare Administrators Assoc. guidance fosters increased emergency housing throughout state
The New Hampshire Local Welfare Administrators Association’s Executive Board unanimously approved an Ethics Resolution Guidance Agreement to improve fair and equitable financial liability best practices and foster increased municipal government support for emergency housing sheltering, including overnight winter warming centers throughout the state.
The resolution’s...
Business
“Follow the yellow brick road” to the 2022 Chamber Raffle
All 325 tickets are sold out for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce annual Chamber Raffle for a chance to win a 2022 Harley-Davidson...
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Downtown
Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester
The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...
Municipal
Public Works: Smoke Testing to be conducted 5/15 to 9/30/2022
In order to improve the sewer service in your area, on behalf of the...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 8/04/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 8/04/22. Public Input, Amendment to Chapter 167 of...
Community
Looking ahead: September is National Recovery Month
Each September, Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the existence...
Police Department
Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters
According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in...
State of NH
Adopted NH Local Welfare Administrators Assoc. guidance fosters increased emergency housing throughout state
The New Hampshire Local Welfare Administrators Association’s Executive Board unanimously approved an Ethics Resolution...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 8/2/22
VIDEO: City Council - 8/2/22. Communications from the City Manager, City Manager’s Report, Communications...
Downtown
Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development
On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs SB 234
Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing SB 234, requiring student...
Community
Reminder: National Night Out returns Tuesday, August 2, 5:30-8pm, movie to follow
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood...
Municipal
Monthly Community Coffee returns August 4th
After a two-month hiatus, Community Coffee will return on Thursday, August 4th at 9:30am,...
State of NH
NH DHHS Seeks Demonstration Waiver Extension from CMS to Support and Enhance Access to Behavioral Health Services
Department Seeks Public Input on Request to Expand Behavioral Health Services for Individuals Transitioning...
Business
“Follow the yellow brick road” to the 2022 Chamber Raffle
All 325 tickets are sold out for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce annual...
Recreation
Lauren Krans is the new Director of Rochester Recreation and Arena
In June 2022, following the retirement of Chris Bowlen, City Manager Blaine Cox announced...
State of NH
NH DHHS Identifies Season’s First Positive Test for West Nile Virus in Mosquito Batch in Manchester
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has identified...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Dover couple bringing Crumbl Cookies to The Ridge in Rochester after success in Newington
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratAnna and Ben Stice, who recently celebrated six months since opening a...
Business
City Officials tour new SIG SAUER facility on Milton Road
On Friday, July 22nd, City officials had the opportunity to tour the new SIG...
Arts & Culture
The Sound of Music returns to the Rochester Opera House
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Rochester Opera House presents...
Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to showcase Seacoast LGBT History Project exhibition
The Seacoast LGBT History Project is gearing up for its sixth annual show at...
Business
Potter’s House Bakery and Café receives 2022 Employment Leadership Award
The New Hampshire Employment Leadership and Awards Committee has presented its 2022 Employment Leadership...
Municipal
Important: The Rochester Post transitions to .GOV domain
The City of Rochester has officially transitioned from .NET to .GOV for all online...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester Rewind (June 2022)
Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government Channel
Includes links to video and agenda.City Council...
Police Department
Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/25/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 7/25/22. Public comment, New Applications: Site Plans for daycare centers...
Business
3D-Printed Home Technology Comes to Rochester
On Friday, July 22nd, City officials had the opportunity to tour the Madco3d facility...
Business
Smitten Yarn Co. included in Great Northern Yarn Haul
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Smitten Yarn Co., located at 86...
Community
Guyer Travel International to distribute 300 backpacks to students in need
For the 8th consecutive school year, Dillon Guyer, owner of Guyer Travel International, is...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester’s Roger Allen 10U and 9U baseball teams are New England runners-up
Brandon Brown
Fosters Daily DemocratIt has been a summer to remember in 2022 for the...
Community
Bags That Give Back: SHARE Fund selected to benefit from Hannaford’s ‘Fight Hunger’ bag program
Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 7/21/22
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 7/21/22. Public Input, Update Evans Road, Sewer...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Monique Boudreau Photography, LLC
The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming Grand...
Business
Great Bay Community College to Offer Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Courses
Great Bay Community College will help companies exert more control over their supply chains...
Business
Chamber hold ribbon-cutting for Admiral Property LLC
The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently for Admiral Property LLC,...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester getting 545 new houses, apartments, condos. Here’s a look at all of them.
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratThe city is poised to add hundreds of new housing units...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Workshop – 7/19/22
VIDEO: City Council Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Workshop - 7/19/22. Public Hearing(s) -...
Public Safety
City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during high temps, Public Pool schedules available daily
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester is...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to host 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair...
Community
Erica Seaward of Cornerstone VNA Selected for Mary Ellen LaRoche Scholarship
Erica Seaward, RN, a student at Granite State College and nurse at Cornerstone VNA...
Business
LDI Solutions pays back $3MM obligation to the City of Rochester
The City of Rochester is pleased to report that LDI Solutions has fulfilled its...
Public Safety
Teen cyclist seriously injured, Police issue safety tips
On Friday, July 15th, around 10:30pm, Rochester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a...
Community
National Night Out to return 8/2, organizers seek vendors and volunteers
Rochester’s National Night Out will be held on August 2nd from 5:30-8:00pm at the...
Business
HRCU awards several scholarships totaling over $10,000
On June 8th, Dana Flanders, HRCU Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brian Hughes,...
State of NH
988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline Adds to New Hampshire’s Robust Crisis Landscape
On Saturday, July 16th, New Hampshire will join states across the country in adopting...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 7/14/22
VIDEO: School Board - 7/14/22. The agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to feature works by Julie Hamel in August
The Rochester Museum of Fine Art is pleased to announce a new exhibition, featuring...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Pickleball complex with 9 courts coming to Rochester: Here’s what to expect
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratA pickleball complex with indoor and outdoor courts is coming to...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 7/13/22
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 7/13/22. Agenda items included: Rehearing request for administrative...
Podcast
LISTEN: One thing leads to another
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about "going down rabbit holes" of books,...
Business
Hope on Haven Hill Founder Awarded National Pillar of Excellence Award
Kerry Norton, RN and founder of Hope on Haven Hill, one of only two...
State of NH
State of NH, Partners Launch Marketing Campaign to Address Critical Shortage of Child Care Workers
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched a series...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 7/12/22
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 7/12/22. Public Input, Non-Union Merit-Track Compensation Plan, City Clerks &...
Public Safety
Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations
In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Seeks Hospice Volunteers
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, is looking for...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 7/11/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 7/11/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, several New Applications/ Public...
Schools
NH Catholic Schools names Ann MacGregor Teacher of the Year
NH Catholic Schools recently hosted the Recognizing Excellence Awards Gala, at the Hilton Doubletree,...
Library
Mark your calendars: Rochester Public Library to present free concert featuring folk duo Hungrytown
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present Hungrytown on Wednesday, August 24th at...
Community
Lilac Family Fun Festival draws thousands for fireworks, rides, and free activities
The City of Rochester hosted the inaugural return of the Lilac Family Fun Festival...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester woman, 40, drowns in Salmon Falls River incident. Chief issues call for safety.
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratROCHESTER — A 40-year-old woman has died after drowning in the...
Community
National Night Out returns to the Rochester Common on August 2
Rochester’s National Night Out will be held on August 2nd from 5:30-8pm, at the...
Schools
Rochester Community Education Adult High School Diploma Program Celebrates 42 Graduates
Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Rochester Community Education Coordinator Deborah Roche congratulate the 42 graduates...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to present 48th Annual Golf Tournament and Clambake
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...
Business
Frisbie Memorial Hospital to host Chambers July Business After Hours
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, July...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester City Council approves 200-plus housing units at The Ridge: What happens next
Karen Dandurant
Foster's Daily Democrat
Hundreds of potential residential units got the green light Tuesday when...
Municipal
City Council fills vacant Ward 5 / Seat A position
At the July 5th City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan nominated 3 candidates to...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 7/5/22
VIDEO: City Council - 7/5/22. Public Hearing - Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation - $299,000.00...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 7/7/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 7/7/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, “Water Development...
Podcast
LISTEN: Summer Theatre Series returns to the Rochester Opera House
In this episode, Matt talks to Jenry Towle from the Rochester Opera House about...
Community
City Fireworks set for Saturday, July 9 (4-9pm) at Spaulding High School
The City of Rochester will be hosting the Lilac Family Fun Festival and City...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on Independence Day, trash and recycling delayed 1 day
In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th....
Community
Rochester Pride Rally to return in late August
Volunteers working in collaboration with Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce that Rochester...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Statement Following US Supreme Court Ruling
On June 24th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the United States...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Honors Laars with the 2022 Cornerstone Award
There are many businesses within the community that are quietly engaging with, and generously...
Schools
Rochester’s Maple Street Magnet School Students Write and Perform Plays About the American Revolution
Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Principal Dr. Erin Mahoney are pleased to share that Maple...
Community
Eversource: How to save money this summer
Eversource is encouraging customers to act now to save money and energy to help...
Library
Library: “Our Summer Reading Kick-Off was one of the best ever!”
"Our Children’s Room Summer Reading Kick-Off was one of the best ever! And the...