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City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display
The Department of Public Works is beginning its search for a Christmas tree for the annual holiday display in Central Square.“We always look forward to this event,” said Lisa Clark, Deputy Director of Operations & Administration at the Department of Public Works. “Anyone interested...
Arts & Culture
City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs marking historically significant sites in the downtown area.Sites include City Hall/Opera House, Fire Station (now City Hall Annex), Post Office (now Rochester District Court), Cocheco River Bridge over North Main...
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Union Street Parking Lot to receive major refurbishment in 2025
The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment,...
Downtown
City of Rochester announces temporary closure of former Ben Franklin Lot for lighting, paving
The City of Rochester is announcing the temporary closure of the former Ben Franklin...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street to host community planting event on 5/31
Rochester Main Street seeks volunteers to assist with a community planting event in Central...
Downtown
Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13
Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13The Rochester...
Community
Rochester Main Street seeking volunteers for Rochester Cares Clean Up Day on 4/20
Rochester Main Street in collaboration with Rochester Rec will hold its annual Spring Clean-up...
Downtown
Downtown Parking: City of Rochester enters 10-year lease agreement for former “Ben Franklin” property
On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...
Downtown
City of Rochester to purchase former Saint Elizabeth Seton School for future redevelopment
On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...
Community
Final Free Comic Book Day Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Due to increased expenses, staffing, and other challenges, Jetpack Comics & Games has announced...
Downtown
Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6
The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...
Community
Final Free Comic Book Day Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Due to increased expenses, staffing, and other challenges, Jetpack Comics & Games has announced...
Downtown
Parking Review Group presents findings to City Council, recommends formal Parking Committee
On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager's self-directed work team)...
Business
Rochester Main Street welcomes Keslar Insurance Agency to new downtown office
Rochester Main Street is pleased to welcome Keslar Insurance Agency to its new office...
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Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 hosts “Build Day” for the “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” Organization.
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Rochester Elks hosted a "Sleep in Heavenly Peace...
Community
Cornerstone VNA offers FREE webinar on Fall Prevention on 9/25
In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Cornerstone VNA is offering a free...
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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 9/18/24
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Education
Rochester Police Respond to Potential School Threat, Not Considered Credible
On the evening of Tuesday, September 17, the Rochester Police Department received a report...