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Rochester Main Street Downtown Scholarship Opening Soon

A message from Rochester Main Street: Attention Spaulding High School seniors: the Rochester Main Street Downtown Scholarship will be opening soon. Students will apply through Guidance using the SHS Local Scholarship Application. This single, easy application is used for dozens of local scholarships, including ours. To be...

Rochester Mourns Michael A. Provost, Former Main Street Director and Downtown Champion

The City of Rochester honors Michael A. Provost, an innovative and collaborative leader who played a pivotal role in guiding the Rochester Main Street organization during the city’s downtown revitalization. His vision, energy, and community spirit will be deeply missed. Michael A. Provost, 73, of...

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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at...

Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

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City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules

The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking...

UPDATE: Citywide Trick-or-Treat Moved to Friday, October 31 Due to Thursday Weather

Due to the forecast on Thursday evening, the City of Rochester will reschedule citywide...

City of Rochester Provides Update on Union Street Parking Lot Reconstruction

The City of Rochester is providing an update on the ongoing reconstruction of the...

Rochester Main Street Invites the Community Downtown This July!

Rochester Main Street is excited to welcome everyone downtown this July for a month...

Fall Fun is Already in the Works for Downtown Rochester

Although summer is just getting started, Rochester Main Street is already hard at work...

REMINDER: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting...

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting...

Seeking Vendors: Rochester PRIDE 2025 Event Set for 8/2 in Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street recently announced that Rochester PRIDE will return on Saturday, August 2,...

City of Rochester to Hold Informational Session Regarding Union St. Parking Lot Upgrade on 6/9

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development will host an informational...

Rochester Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes, Invites Local Veterans to Participate

The Rochester Veterans Council will host this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May...

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Rochester Main Street Downtown Scholarship Opening Soon

A message from Rochester Main Street: Attention Spaulding High School seniors: the Rochester Main Street...

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Visits Gafney Home to Highlight Importance of Federal Energy Assistance Programs

On Friday, January 9, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen visited the Gafney Home in Rochester...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin...

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Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori...