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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, with construction expected between the spring and fall of 2025.
The project, budgeted at $1.75 million, aims to improve functionality and environmental sustainability. The lot will see its capacity slightly increase...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Downtown
Historic District Commission seeks new members to fill several vacancies
The Rochester Historic District Commission (HDC) is seeking new members to fill vacancies on...
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Municipal
Mayor to host City Chat on 8/2 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...
State of NH
NH Fish and Game: Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses
Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all...
Police Department
Fatal Collision: Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with SUV on Old Dover Road
On Saturday, July 20th, around 9:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded...
State of NH
NH Receives Federal Approval to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that it has...