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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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City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the...

Williams-Torr Family Donates 2024 Christmas Tree for Downtown Rochester Holiday Display

The Rochester Department of Public Works has selected the 2024 Christmas tree for the...

Cinco’s Cantina Supports Rochester Main Street with Generous Donation

Cinco’s Cantina, a family-owned Mexican restaurant with locations in Rochester, Dover, and Epping, has...

City of Rochester to Open 60 Wakefield Street Parking Lot for Halloween Events

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that starting at 10:00 am on...

Rochester Main Street to Host Downtown Trick-Or-Treat, Zombie Walk, and Ramones Tribute Concert on 10/25

Rochester Main Street is excited to present its annual Trick-Or-Treat, Zombies Walk, and Concert...

Rochester Main Street Hosts Scarecrow Contest with $100 Raffle and People’s Choice Award

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with Holidays on the Hill, is excited to bring...

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...

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...

Union Street Parking Lot to receive major refurbishment in 2025

The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment,...

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...

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...

Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13

Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13 The Rochester...

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Notice of City Council Public Hearings – October 21, 2025

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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...

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Local author and visual artist Ross Alan Bachelder will give an informal talk about...