Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery presents ‘Here and There; Far and Near’, featuring Tom Glover, Lawrence Driscoll
The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will host an exhibit during the month of December entitled 'Here and There; Far and Near', featuring the work of Tom Glover and Lawrence Driscoll.An opening reception will be held on...
Arts & Culture
RMFA releases app for iOS and macOS, Android to follow
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the release of...
State of NH
Gov. Sununu: Home heating tips for the winter season
With the winter home heating season upon us, Governor Chris Sununu and the New...
State of NH
Safety First: Funding approved for 335 School Safety Projects
On November 22, the Governor and Executive Council approved $9,873,605.40 in school safety funding...
State of NH
Work on Route 16 at Rochester Toll, will impact traffic starting 11/28
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will be closing one lane just north...
Municipal
Municipal offices closed for Thanksgiving weekend
Municipal offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November...
Business
Economic Development welcomes Any Eventz LLC to Rochester
The City of Rochester Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome Any Eventz LLC...
Arts & Culture
Christmas Tea returns to Historical Society and Museum on 12/8
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Rochester Historical Society and Museum...
Arts & Culture
Christmas programs return to the Rochester Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is scheduled to present a series of holiday programming over...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan takes aim at housing and homeless issues
On November 27th, Mayor Paul Callaghan joined WMUR's Adam Sexton to talk about ongoing revitalization efforts and what he'd like to see state legislators do to help fight crime.Click here to watch.
Municipal
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan takes aim at housing and homeless issues
On November 27th, Mayor Paul Callaghan joined WMUR's Adam Sexton to talk about ongoing revitalization efforts and what he'd like to see state legislators...
Municipal
Municipal offices closed for Thanksgiving weekend
Municipal offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, 2022. Offices will resume normal hours of operation on...
Police Department
Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice
The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over the past decade, largely due to shifts in policy and...
Municipal
Mayor encourages residents to Shop Small this holiday season
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation declaring November 26, 2022, as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY in...
Education
Rochester Students Honor Veterans at Schools Across the District
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that schools throughout the Rochester School District honored veterans during ceremonies held last week and early this...
Municipal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting project proposals for FY24
The City of Rochester’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting potential projects for FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 11/21/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 11/21/22. Agenda items included: Communications from the Chair, Public comment, Discussion of general planning issues,...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings 11/17/22
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings 11/17/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, Rt202A Water Main Extension & Tank Project,19 Old...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Hearing, Finance Committee, City Council Special Meeting and Workshop 11/16/22
VIDEO: Public Hearing, Finance Committee, City Council Special Meeting and Workshop 11/16/22. This broadcast was composed of three parts,...
Elections
2022 NH State General Election results posted, 65.3% voter turnout
The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to report the official citywide voter returns for the NH State General Election. Voter turnout in Rochester...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing: Resolution Authorizing $43k to fund Lilac Family Fun Festival
Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $43,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund-Lilac Family Fun FestivalBE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF...
Elections
Mayor encourages citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Mayor Paul Callaghan is encouraging Rochester citizens to make a plan to vote on Tuesday, November 8th.According to Callaghan, the City Clerk and Public...
Municipal
City offices closed on 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day
City administrative offices, including City Hall, Tax & Auto Registration Office, Public Library, and Recreation Department Offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th,...
Elections
Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt face off for final debate before election
With less than a week before Election Day, Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt faced off for a final...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan: City Chat scheduled for 11/4 in Community Center
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...
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Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery presents ‘Here and There; Far and Near’, featuring Tom Glover, Lawrence Driscoll
The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan takes aim at housing and homeless issues
On November 27th, Mayor Paul Callaghan joined WMUR's Adam Sexton to talk about ongoing...
Arts & Culture
RMFA releases app for iOS and macOS, Android to follow
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the release of...
State of NH
Gov. Sununu: Home heating tips for the winter season
With the winter home heating season upon us, Governor Chris Sununu and the New...
State of NH
Safety First: Funding approved for 335 School Safety Projects
On November 22, the Governor and Executive Council approved $9,873,605.40 in school safety funding...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 11/21/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 11/21/22. Agenda items included: Communications from the Chair, Public comment,...
State of NH
Work on Route 16 at Rochester Toll, will impact traffic starting 11/28
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will be closing one lane just north...
Municipal
Municipal offices closed for Thanksgiving weekend
Municipal offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November...
Business
Economic Development welcomes Any Eventz LLC to Rochester
The City of Rochester Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome Any Eventz LLC...
Arts & Culture
Christmas Tea returns to Historical Society and Museum on 12/8
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Rochester Historical Society and Museum...
Arts & Culture
Christmas programs return to the Rochester Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is scheduled to present a series of holiday programming over...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Amber Dawn Interiors
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Amber Dawn...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings 11/17/22
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings 11/17/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, Rt202A Water Main...
Community
2022 Christmas Tree installed in Central Square
The Department of Public Works is pleased to report that the Downtown Christmas Tree...
Downtown
Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser to return 12/2-3
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...
Business
Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for Harbour Women’s Health
Harbour Women’s Health, an award-winning private women's healthcare practice, owned and operated by its...
Police Department
Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice
The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over...
Arts & Culture
Governor commends Rochester Museum of Fine Arts for 10th Anniversary
2022 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, an all-volunteer,...
Recreation
Recreation Department to host ‘Holiday Open Gym’ on 11/23
School might be out on Wednesday, November 23rd but the gym at the Recreation Department...
State of NH
Join the American Cancer Society’s GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT on 11/17
The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services...
Public Safety
Police remind motorists to clear snow and ice off vehicles before driving
On Wednesday, November 16th, Rochester residents woke up to a thin layer of snow...
Business
Frisbie Memorial Hospital receives national distinction from The Leapfrog Group
Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Portsmouth Regional Hospital were each awarded an...
Municipal
Mayor encourages residents to Shop Small this holiday season
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Hearing, Finance Committee, City Council Special Meeting and Workshop 11/16/22
VIDEO: Public Hearing, Finance Committee, City Council Special Meeting and Workshop 11/16/22. This broadcast...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street to celebrate ‘A Downtown Christmas’
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a series of upcoming downtown events planned...
Education
Rochester Students Honor Veterans at Schools Across the District
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that schools throughout the Rochester School District...
Municipal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting project proposals for FY24
The City of Rochester’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting potential projects...
Community
Chamber of Commerce to kick off the Holiday Season with Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to light up the season with...
Community
Entries Sought for Rochester’s “Rock & Roll Christmas” Holiday Parade
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking entries for this year’s “A...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 11/10/22
VIDEO: School Board - 11/10/22. The agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications (which includes...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Caregiver Cafés Return to In-Person
Cornerstone VNA is pleased to announce that their monthly Caregiver Cafés have returned to...
Business
Chamber to host after hours event at Alex & Associates at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, December...
Elections
2022 NH State General Election results posted, 65.3% voter turnout
The Rochester City Clerk’s Office is pleased to report the official citywide voter returns...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 11/7/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 11/7/22. Agenda items included Public Comment, an extension request, several...
Business
Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting for Any Eventz LLC & Transportation
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to children’s librarian Christina Paquette
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to children's librarian Christina Paquette about her...
Library
Public Library boasts several programs for November, December
Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories
Saturday, November 12 from 10-12pm
presented by NH Humanities to Go
What...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing: Resolution Authorizing $43k to fund Lilac Family Fun Festival
Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $43,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund-Lilac Family Fun...
Business
Applications Available for Restaurant Infrastructure Investment Program
Applications are now available for the reopening of the Local Restaurant Infrastructure Investment Program,...
Downtown
Sbrizza Family donates blue spruce for annual downtown Christmas display
The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the Sbrizza family, of...
Elections
Mayor encourages citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Mayor Paul Callaghan is encouraging Rochester citizens to make a plan to vote on...
Municipal
City offices closed on 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day
City administrative offices, including City Hall, Tax & Auto Registration Office, Public Library, and...
Community
SCFJC seeks pro bono attorneys for victims of domestic violence, stalking
The Strafford County Family Justice Center is appealing to local attorneys to donate their...
Public Safety
Police Department offering a warm space to help people escape the cold
City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department will...
Downtown
City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion
On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...
Elections
Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt face off for final debate before election
With less than a week before Election Day, Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas...
State of NH
NH Creates Additional Opportunities for COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid via Telehealth
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that New Hampshire...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan: City Chat scheduled for 11/4 in Community Center
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
Community
Tri-City Mayors talk about community approaches to winter sheltering
On October 25th, the Housing Stability Solutions Summit, a community collaboration responding to local...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 11/2/22
VIDEO: Police Commission - 11/2/22. Agenda items included: Public Comment, New Business: Oaths of...
Elections
Hassan and Bolduc argue abortion rights and rising energy costs in final debate
With less than a week before Election Day, Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan...
Municipal
Mayor raises awareness for National Runaway Prevention, delivers proclamation to City Council
During the City Council meeting on November 1st, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
Community
SOS to take over operations of the Willand Drive Emergency Warming Center, starting 11/25
SOS Recovery has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Strafford County for...
Community
Eastern Propane & Oil donates $29k to Veterans Count
As we prepare to show our respect and appreciation for all who have served...
Education
Spaulding Students experience Portsmouth Naval Shipyard STEM pop-up demonstrations
Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Director of Career Technology Education Michele Halligan-Foley are pleased to...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester Rewind (October 2022)
Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government Channel
Includes links to video and agenda.Planning Board...
Community
Rochester Lions Club to host Comedy Night on 11/12
The Rochester Lions Club is pleased to announce its 2nd annual 'Night of Laughs',...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 11/1/22
VIDEO: City Council - 11/1/22. Agenda items included: Communications from the City Manager, Communications...
Elections
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates face off again at Saint Anselm College
A week before Election Day, incumbent Republican Governor Chris Sununu (who is seeking a...
Arts & Culture
Rochester NH History: Rare Rochester Postcards
Earlier this week, the Rochester Historical Society and Museum released a video presenting a...
Community
Recycling 101: 3 simple rules to remember when recycling
In a collaboration with Waste Management, the City of Rochester is reminding residents and...
Police Department
November is National Runaway Prevention Month
Starting November 1st, the Rochester Police Department and the City of Rochester will be...
Elections
COAST to Offer Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day
COAST is honored to offer free rides to anyone on their way to vote...
Podcast
LISTEN: State Election Candidates Forum
In this episode, Matt talks to Kelly Walters, Rochester City Clerk, about how to...
Arts & Culture
John Gisis releases new Rochester photo calendar, supports local charities
If you are on social media, you're probably familiar with the breathtaking photography of...
Fire Department
Early morning fire breaks out at Waste Management, no injuries reported
At 4:52am on October 28th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a fire at...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to showcase works by Alicia Sampson Ethridge, reception planned
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works...
Community
Waypoint celebrates new youth drop-in center on Wallace Street
On Monday, October 24th, Waypoint NH hosted a successful Grand Opening event celebrating their...
Municipal
DPW to deploy specialized surveying equipment to analyze road conditions
In order to develop long-term maintenance plans and budgets, the City of Rochester has...
Elections
WATCH: State Representative and State Senate Candidate Forum
On Tuesday, October 25th, The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for...
Municipal
City of Rochester to offer Civics 101, a free community-based learning opportunity
City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a new program called Civics 101,...
Public Safety
Cyanobacteria Bloom Alert for Baxter Lake in Rochester, Farmington
A potential cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Baxter Lake. The bloom was first...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to host Business After Hour at Seton Academy on 11/9
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, November...
Community
Rochester Farmers’ Market reports a successful 7th season
The Rochester Farmers’ Market has just concluded its seventh season at the Rochester Common....
Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to showcase works by Suzanne Pretty
The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street, Rochester, will host...