Sunday, October 1, 2023

City Manager releases statement on criminal complaint against former Fire Captain Joseph Burns

On September 20th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department concluded an investigation regarding a criminal complaint for assault against Joseph Burns. As a result of the investigation, the Prosecutor's Office will be bringing forth one charge of simple assault, a Class B misdemeanor.According to City...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Present ‘A Polar Express’ Christmas Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...

Free Family Movie Night: Rochester Main Street to screen Mrs. Doubtfire on 9/30

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Guyer Travel and Profile Bank, is pleased to...

Tri Chambers of Commerce to host Community Expo and Job Fair on 10/25

The Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce will host the 2023 Tri-Chamber...

City Clerk releases names of those seeking positions for City Council, Mayor, School Board, Police Commission

The filing period for the upcoming Municipal Election ended at 5:00 pm on Monday,...

Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...

Help Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire

In 2018, a red deer from a captive facility in Quebec tested positive for...

Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...

4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26

The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual...

Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7

On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event in Central Square from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.Organizers invite children and families to decorate pumpkins with various stickers and markers. The pumpkins and supplies are free while supplies last....

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LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital

In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Amy talks about her role, the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23

Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee reports: Building, Instruction, Personnel, Special Services, Finance, Policy, Special Committees, Old Business,...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23

Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and special exception. Please see the agenda for details. Click here to watch.Public Meetings are...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk about changes at the Rochester Public Library

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading programs; the refreshed Teen Room and new programming for teens; the reorganization of...

WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/12/23

Finance Committee - 9/12/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing-Elderly & Disabled Exemptions, Veterans Credits, FYE23 General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Estimate, Recommended Use of General Fund...

WATCH: Planning Board – 9/11/23

VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, several applications/public hearings/action items for lot line revisions, subdivisions, sit plans, Planning update. Please see the agenda...

WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 9/21/23

Agenda items included: Public Input, New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid Program, Tebbetts Road/Old Dover Road Intersection Improvements -...

WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/20/23

The Committee discussed and took action on public safety issues. Agenda items included: Public Input, (Salmon Falls Rd.) Flashing...

WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop

City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public Hearings: Resolution for Supplemental Appropriation...

WATCH: Police Commission – 9/6/23

Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business: Oaths for Promotion: Andrew Swanberry to Dep. Chief, Jeremy Aucoin to Captain, Spencer Williams-Hurley to Lieutenant....

WATCH: City Council – 9/5/23

City Council - 9/5/23. Agenda items included: Non-public session for land, Communications from the City Manager, Communications from the Mayor, Reports of Committees: Finance Committee (several action...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to new City Manager Katie Ambrose

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat with Katie Ambrose about her career before becoming Rochester's new City Manager, her background in science, and what she's been...

LISTEN: Lila Dance Festival

In this episode, Matt talks to the organizers of the Lila Dance Festival happening on Saturday, August 26 at the Rochester Common. Visit www.liladancefestival.com to learn more.Click...

WATCH: Planning Board – 8/21/23

VIDEO: Planning Board - 8/21/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, Discussion of general planning issues, Strafford Regional Planning Commission – Commissioner Appointment, Zoning Amendments: Proposed amendments to...

WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 8/16/23

VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 8/16/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Rd, Flashing Lights and Raised Table Policy Discussion, Chestnut St, Highland St Eastern Ave,...

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City Manager releases statement on criminal complaint against former Fire Captain Joseph Burns

On September 20th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department concluded an investigation regarding a criminal...

Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7

On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Present ‘A Polar Express’ Christmas Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for its annual...

WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 9/21/23

Agenda items included: Public Input, New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid Program, Tebbetts Road/Old...

WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/20/23

The Committee discussed and took action on public safety issues. Agenda items included: Public...

Free Family Movie Night: Rochester Main Street to screen Mrs. Doubtfire on 9/30

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Guyer Travel and Profile Bank, is pleased to...

Tri Chambers of Commerce to host Community Expo and Job Fair on 10/25

The Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce will host the 2023 Tri-Chamber...

City Clerk releases names of those seeking positions for City Council, Mayor, School Board, Police Commission

The filing period for the upcoming Municipal Election ended at 5:00 pm on Monday,...

Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...

Help Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire

In 2018, a red deer from a captive facility in Quebec tested positive for...

Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...

4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26

The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual...

Public Works to temporarily shut down water on Highland St. to install a new water main, affected customers notified

The Public Works Department is notifying residents that water will be temporarily shut down...

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation to host several public hearings for Ten-Year Plan

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), comprised of the five Executive Councilors...

Governor Signs Bipartisan Letter Regarding Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 fellow governors in...

POSTPONED: PorchFest Music Festival moved to 10/1 due to weather forecast

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...

First Seacoast Bank to host October Business After Hours for Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October...

WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...

New Harvest Registration Options for Fall Deer Hunting Season in New Hampshire

As temperatures cool and the days shorten, excitement is growing in New Hampshire’s hunting...

WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop

City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public...

LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital

In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial...

NH DHHS Announces “Strong as Granite” Mental Health and Substance Misuse Campaign

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces a new public...

Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system in Gonic on 9/21

The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on...

Notice to Voters: Upcoming Supervisors Session Scheduled for 10/6

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session to accept any corrections of...

The Franklin Gallery to feature series of original art by Gina Lafontaine

Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33...

Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...

Local Nonprofits encouraged to apply for MVSB Community Grant Program, Due 10/15

Local nonprofits who wish to apply for a grant from the MVSB (Meredith Village...

Hurricane Lee serves as a ‘great reminder’ to be prepared for all types of weather

As Post Tropical Cyclone Lee moves north, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...

Rochester Public Library Invites Teens to Explore the Wonders of Solar Eclipses

The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce an engaging program designed to educate...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23

Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23

Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and...

Rochester Rotary Launches Halloween Costume Donation Drive for Local Families

Rochester Rotary, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street and SCARE NH, is pleased to...

Public Library showcasing original art by Marcey Buchakjian all month

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present a selection of work by local...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk about changes at the Rochester Public Library

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading...

City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display

The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...

Cornerstone VNA launches new website with fresh new look

Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the...

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...

Porchfest to feature 50 Bands at Downtown Music Festival on 9/24

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...

9th Annual “Run for Jim” 5K Run/Walk set for 10/14

This October, thousands of runners will participate in the James W. Foley Freedom Run,...

Public Works provides informational tools to help motorists navigate a Modern Roundabout

With Strafford Square predicted to be completed by the end of 2023, the City...

September Events Fill the Stage at Rochester Opera House

Rochester Opera House is featuring five nights of entertainment on their historic stage, featuring...

Conduct Family Checkup as part of National Preparedness Month

The New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)...

Granite State Fair returns for 2 weekends, starting 9/14

The 3rd annual Granite State Fair, formerly and historically known as the Rochester Fair,...

WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/12/23

Finance Committee - 9/12/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing-Elderly & Disabled Exemptions, Veterans...

Rochester Historical Society to host presentation on Amoskeag Manufacturing Company on 9/14

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will be presenting a program about the Amoskeag...

Governor Chris Sununu, Stakeholders Recognize Suicide Prevention Week

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI New Hampshire,...

Rochester Main Street to host fall clean-up and planting on 9/17, seeks volunteers

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a clean-up and flower planting, in Central...

WATCH: Planning Board – 9/11/23

VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, several applications/public hearings/action items...

City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam

As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...

Childrens’ Summer Reading program was a huge success

The Children's Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to report the success...

JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester

The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...

Library plans to “Thank a Rochester Cop” with upcoming family-friendly events

As part of the initiative to "Thank a Rochester Cop", the Rochester Public Library...

Notice of Public Hearing(s): Charitable Gaming and Bingo Halls, Community Center Solar Array

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

NH Governor Submits Disaster Declaration Request for Disaster Relief Funding

On August 30th, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a major...

DHHS, Healthcare Providers Advise Protection Against Winter Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire healthcare...

Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...

NHDOT conducting Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review for Route 108 in Rochester, Dover, Somersworth

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is conducting a Preliminary Engineering and Environmental...

WATCH: Police Commission – 9/6/23

Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business: Oaths for Promotion:...

Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25

On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...

Public Works to host Informational Meeting regarding Old Dover Rd. / Tebbetts Rd. intersection

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with NHDOT, is working on a conceptual and...

City seeks questions from the public for upcoming ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

WATCH: City Council – 9/5/23

City Council - 9/5/23. Agenda items included: Non-public session for land, Communications from the...

September is Library Card Sign Up Month, get yours today!

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that September is Library Card Sign-Up...

Rochester Grange #86 to Host Annual “Home for Now” Event in Support of Strafford County Homeless Shelter

Rochester Grange #86 is gearing up for its annual community service event, "Home for...

Public Library Presents: A Percy Jackson Extravaganza in Anticipation of “Chalice of the Gods” Book Release

The Rochester Public Library invites young readers to attend the Percy Jackson Extravaganza, on...

Reminder: Paint the City Blue to show appreciation for Rochester Police

There is still time to show your appreciation for the Rochester Police Department, as...

RMFA to present “For the Plot” featuring works by Zach Tinker

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “For the Plot”, an...

COAST: Unexpected Driver Shortage Forcing Temporary Suspension of Services

While COAST has been slowly reintroducing suspended services in the last few months with...

Fish and Game introduces new and enhanced website

In an effort to better serve our constituents, the New Hampshire Fish and Game...

Chamber of Commerce, City Leadership to host annual ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room celebrates success of 2023 Teen Summer Reading Program

The Teen Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to announce the success...

CATWOLF to perform at the Rochester Common on 8/31, final Free Summer Concert of the Season

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce that CATWOLF will be performing at...

Rochester Elks #1393 donates $1000 to the NH Veterans Home

On Saturday, August 26th, 2023 representatives from the Rochester, NH Elks Lodge #1393 traveled...

Senior Activity Center to host several travel trips this fall

Hanson Pines Educational Walk - Wednesday, September 6th (5:30 pm) At Hanson Pines Park. Free,...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...