Inside the Rochester Arts Awards with Shawn Pierce
Watch: Public Safety Committee – 3/18/26
Watch: City Council – 3/17/26
Watch: Planning Board – 3/16/26
Watch: School Board – 3/11/26
When the Old Way Stops Working: A Conversation About Reinvention
State of NH: Flood Safety Awareness Week Perfect Time to Prepare
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) will provide preparedness information and safety tips for residents and visitors during this year’s Flood Safety Awareness Week from March 8-14. In 2024, 145 people in the United States died because of flooding. Flooding remains the top disaster that affects the…
Governor Ayotte Highlights Progress and Opportunities in Strengthening Mental Health System
On March 10, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined NAMI New Hampshire Executive Director Susan Stearns and Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Weaver for a fireside chat to kick off NAMI New Hampshire’s annual conference. The discussion focused on progress made in strengthening New Hampshire’s mental health system, challenges left to address, and…
Governor Ayotte Applauds Advancement of Childcare Tax Credits
Recently, Governor Kelly Ayotte applauded the New Hampshire House for advancing a proposal to create a tax credit for businesses that…
Temporary Emergency Water Shutoff and Road Closure on Yvonne Street
UPDATE: March 17, 2026, 11:22 am: Water services have been restored. The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off…
Rochester Police Recognize Outstanding Service with Department Awards
The Rochester Police Department would like to recognize the following individuals who were recently honored for their outstanding service and…
State of NH: “Slam the Scam” Day, Top 5 Tips to Help Granite Staters Identify and Avoid Scams
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau is urging…
Rochester Residents Invited to Explore New Hampshire Farm Museum Through Museums for All Partnership
The New Hampshire Farm Museum in Milton, New Hampshire, is pleased to announce that it has joined Museums For All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museums and Library Services (MLS) administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Fastest Labs of Rochester with Ribbon Cutting
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the grand opening of Fastest Labs of Rochester, located at 120 Washington Street, Suite 103, in Rochester. The grand opening of Fastest Labs of Rochester brings fast, accurate, and affordable testing services to the Rochester community and surrounding…
Spaulding High School Brings the Magic of ‘Frozen the Broadway Musical’ to Life March 18-22
This March, Spaulding Music and Performing Arts proudly presents its production of Frozen the Broadway Musical. Running from March 18…
Southern NH Ukulele Group to Lead Beginner Workshop at Rochester Public Library on 3/24
The Rochester Public Library will host a Beginner Ukulele Workshop on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the library’s…
Applications for Fuel and Electric Assistance Remain Open Until April 30
Applications for the Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) and the Electric Assistance Program (EAP) through Community Action Partnership of Strafford County…
Rochester Opera House Extends Annual Murder Mystery and Announces Upcoming Shows
A message from the Rochester Opera House: The Murder Mystery Has Been Extended Once Again at the Rochester Opera House!…
Public Works: Recycling Pickup Delayed Today; Remaining Collection Scheduled for Saturday
Waste Management is running behind on recycling collection today due to several trucks being serviced this morning. Trash collection will…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for May 16
Residents from Rochester and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during the annual…
Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents Posthumous Exhibition Honoring Rochester Artist
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts presents Beth Wittenberg: Selected Works, a posthumous exhibition celebrating the life and work of Seacoast…
Rochester Fire Chief Mike George Announces Retirement After 24 Years of Service
On March 3, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced the retirement of Fire Chief…
Music Drives Us Donates $6,000 in Musical Instruments to Rochester Opera House, Rochester Performance and Arts Center
Music Drives Us, a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Ernie Boch Jr., donated $6,000 worth of musical instruments to…
City of Rochester: 2025 Water Quality Reports Now Available
The 2025 Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as the Annual Water Quality Reports or CCR) for the City of Rochester…
Secretary of State Marks Civic Learning Week with New Webpage
Secretary of State David Scanlan and Civic and Voter Education Coordinator Lily Woo are pleased to usher in Civic Learning…
Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 3/11/26
Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel…
Watch: Finance Committee – 3/10/26
Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live on…
Lilac Club Casino Presents $37,144 to City of Rochester Through Charitable Gaming Program
On Monday, March 2, 2026, representatives from the Lilac Club Casino presented a check for $37,144 to the City of…
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Expands Senior Transportation Program
The Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) has expanded its Senior Transportation Program with new routes serving residents in…
Water Shutoff and Road Closure on Schley Street for Emergency Water Repair
The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water on Schley Street for an emergency repair. The road will…