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Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For general inquiries and concerns, contact...
Downtown

Hearts On Main Street: Celebrate Love and Support Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street is hosting Hearts On Main Street, a Valentine’s-themed event encouraging people to celebrate love while supporting downtown Rochester. Participants can purchase custom laser-engraved hearts for $25, which will be displayed downtown throughout the event before being picked up at the end. Hearts...

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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 13 The 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...
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...
Downtown

Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7

On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event...
Downtown

City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display

The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
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Union Street Reduced to One Lane on 3/26 for Fire Hydrant Replacement

On Wednesday, March 26, Public Works will temporarily close the right lane of Union...
Community

Preserving the Past: Rochester Historical Society provides update to patrons, invites community to visit museum

The Rochester Historical Society (RHS) and Museum, located at 58 Hanson Street, invites you...
Community

City of Rochester Partners with Eversource for Free Tree Giveaway to celebrate Arbor Day

To celebrate Arbor Day, the City of Rochester is pleased to announce that Eversource,...
State of NH

Governor Ayotte Touts New Hampshire’s Success in Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

New data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner shows that opioid overdose deaths...

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