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Listen: Inside the LILA Dance Festival with Nathan and Elyssa Moyer
Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment
Watch: Finance Committee – 8/11/26
Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 8/6/26
Watch: Police Commission – 8/5/26
NH DHHS Announces Updates to Recall List for Hannaford Produce and Deli Items
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) is updating the list of products recalled by Hannaford Supermarkets due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. Hannaford Supermarkets has updated its recall notice of products distributed in New Hampshire to include produce items supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a…
Public Works: Residential Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed
The Department of Public Works has been notified by Waste Management that some residential recycling and trash collections are currently behind schedule due to staffing challenges. Waste Management is working throughout the week to catch up on delayed collections. Bulk waste collection remains fully staffed and is continuing as scheduled. Residents whose regular recycling or…
Rochester Police Department Releases Monthly Activity Report for July 2026
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for July 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Public Works: Portland Street Reduced to One Lane for Water Repair on 8/10
The Department of Public Works is advising motorists that Portland Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning…
New Hampshire Submits Millions of Dollars in Projects to Be Considered for Federal Resilience Funding
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) submitted more than $47.5 million in…
Rochester Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Cumberland Farms Robbery
Rochester Police are looking to identify the individual pictured below regarding a robbery at the Knight Street Cumberland Farms earlier…
Rochester Colonial History Presentation Set for August 18 at Elks Lodge, Open to the Public
Historian, researcher, and author Patrick O. Connelly will present “Introduction to the Territory and Township of Rochester” on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rochester Elks Lodge, 295 Columbus Ave. Connelly, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in History and French, has spent decades researching Rochester’s…
Community Partners Opens Nominations for 2026 Brian Collins Impact Award
Community Partners is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Brian Collins Impact Award, an annual honor recognizing an individual, family, or organization that reflects the compassion, creativity, collaboration, and commitment to community that defined Brian Collins’ life and leadership. Collins served as Community Partners’ Executive Director for 27 years, dedicating his career to advancing services…
Rochester NH History Podcast: Have You Noticed This Piece of History at Strafford Square?
Have you ever driven through the traffic circle at Strafford Square and noticed a large watering trough on the Walnut…
Greater Rochester Chamber Raffle Offers Chance to Win $10,000 or Harley-Davidson
There are less than 100 tickets left for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Raffle, where the winner…
Community Game Night Coming to the Rochester Public Library on 8/19
A message from the Rochester Public Library: The Rochester Public Library will host a Community Game Night on Wednesday, August…
Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new study pod made possible through a $10,000…
New Law Improves Landfill Siting Process and Protects New Hampshire’s Environment
On July 30, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined state leaders, North Country residents, and environmental advocates from across New Hampshire…
City Council to Hold Public Hearings on NorthRidge Funding, Data Center Regulations on 8/18
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at…
Historical Society and Museum: Documentary Series Welcomes New Participants
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: For the past several weeks, on Monday evenings, members and friends…
New Hampshire Again Ranked the Safest State in the Nation
On July 28, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte and law enforcement leaders celebrated New Hampshire once again ranking as the safest…
Watch: City Council – 8/4/26
Click here to watch Agendas and Packets page City Council 8/4/26 agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel…
Rochester Prepares to Celebrate National Thank a Police Officer Day on September 19
The Thank a Rochester Cop Committee is once again inviting the community to “paint the city blue” as preparations begin…
New Hampshire Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for Economic Opportunity
On July 28, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated new rankings from U.S. News & World Report that once again name…
Watch: Planning Board – 8/3/26
Click here to watch 8/3/26 Agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly…
Waterstone Properties Group Breaks Ground on Cedar Landing at the Ridge
On Thursday, June 30, Waterstone Properties Group welcomed community leaders, project partners, and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of…
Public Works: Portland Street Bridge Repairs Begin 8/10
The Department of Public Works is announcing that the closure of the Portland Street Bridge over Willow (Wardley Brook) at…
Governor Ayotte: Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policy Delivers Powerful Results in First Year
Nearly one year after the implementation of New Hampshire’s bell-to-bell cell phone law, educators and school leaders report that the…
Rochester Colonial Moments: Natural Disasters and Revolution Tested a Frontier Town
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and in collaboration with the Office…