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Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year, the tree was donated by Diane and Eben Huston of 22 Skyline Drive. The Hustons have lived on this property for over 30 years. The...
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City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules

The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking bans may be declared periodically throughout the winter season. During a Snow Emergency, no on-street parking is allowed for the duration of the ban. Parking will also be restricted in...

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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 13 The Rochester...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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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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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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...
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Knights of Columbus Donate $2,400 to Support Meals at Monarch School of New England

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council 2048, are proud to announce a $2,400...
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Cornerstone VNA Announces 39th Annual Jane Cooper Fall Lights of Love Celebration

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased...
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Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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Rochester Trustees, Rotary Club, Spaulding High School Students Volunteer to Cleanup Old Rochester Cemetery

Last weekend, the City of Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund worked with volunteers...

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