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City of Rochester Announces Citywide Trick-or-Treat and Downtown Halloween Events

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to have fun and stay safe while celebrating this annual tradition. The City reminds parents and guardians to...

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 Union Street Parking Lot. The $1.75 million project aims to improve both functionality and environmental sustainability. The lot’s capacity will increase slightly and will feature handicapped-accessible spaces, electric vehicle charging stations,...

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Tanya Lee Hervey Photography expands above Chamber

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography has expanded and relocated to 18 South Main Street.   Originally...

Main Street celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28

Rochester Main Street lends its support to Small Business Saturday and drives commerce to...

Hair Studio 71 opens in Downtown Rochester

Hair Studio 71 is now open for business at 71 North Main Street in...

City kicks off holiday season in downtown

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester worked with Urban Tree...

Porter’s Pub opens in Downtown Rochester

Porter’s Pub is now open for business at 19 Hanson Street, in the former...

Rochester Rise Up Works to Beautify Neighborhood Playground

On Saturday, August 22nd, Rochester Rise Up volunteers teamed up with the City of...

Transfurmations Dog Spa opens in Downtown Rochester

Transfurmations Dog Spa is the latest shop to open in downtown Rochester. Transfurmations offers a...

Smitten Yarn Co. comes to Downtown Rochester

Victorian yarn emporium, Smitten Yarn Co., is set to open in the historic and...

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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to...

Watch: GACIT Public Hearing – 10/23/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

WATCH: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Hosts Candidate Forum for Mayor and City Council

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a televised...