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Rochester Main Street Launches New Contributing Partner Program to Support Downtown Revitalization Efforts

Rochester Main Street is proud to announce the launch of its new Contributing Partner Program, providing an exciting opportunity for individuals, businesses, and community organizations to invest directly in the future of Downtown Rochester. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Rochester Main Street has long been dedicated...

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...

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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...

Rochester Main Street to host fall clean-up and planting on 9/17, seeks volunteers

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a clean-up and flower planting, in Central...

City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam

As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...

JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester

The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...

Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25

On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...

Rochester Main Street welcomes Rayne Refillery to downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Rayne Refillery has opened at 14...

Moonlight Madness returns to Downtown Rochester on 8/23, kickoff party to include live music

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate completion of new deck in Wyandotte Walkway

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit, is pleased to announce the completion of a...

Rochester Main Street to revive Moonlight Madness on 8/23

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street hosting Shop Small Raffle to support downtown businesses

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a Shop Small Raffle to support locally-owned...

Rochester Main Street presents 2nd annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the second annual...

Downtown speed limit reduced to 25 mph, new signs installed in several locations

The City of Rochester recently reduced the speed limit from 35 miles per hour...

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Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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

Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Click here for a...

NH Governor Kelly Ayotte attends 2025 Seacoast Manufacturing Exchange in Rochester

On Wednesday, April 16, the Rochester Economic Development Commission hosted the 2025 Seacoast Manufacturing...

Apply Now for Low and Moderate Income Property Tax Relief

The Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program in New Hampshire offers...