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Rochester Mourns Michael A. Provost, Former Main Street Director and Downtown Champion

The City of Rochester honors Michael A. Provost, an innovative and collaborative leader who played a pivotal role in guiding the Rochester Main Street organization during the city’s downtown revitalization. His vision, energy, and community spirit will be deeply missed. Michael A. Provost, 73, of...
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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 pm through 7:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For...

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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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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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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...
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City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam

As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...
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JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester

The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...
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Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25

On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...
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Rochester Main Street welcomes Rayne Refillery to downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Rayne Refillery has opened at 14...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2025 City Tax Rate Established at $15.30, Tax Bills To Be Mailed December 18

The Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has set the City’s 2025 tax rate at...
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Holidays on the Hill Celebrates New Office with Ribbon Cutting in Gonic

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony...
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HCA Healthcare hospitals in New Hampshire donate nearly 2,800 pounds of food as part of Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, Parkland Medical Center in...
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Cornerstone VNA Honors Amy Coombs, RN and FedPoint at Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Cornerstone VNA recently honored two exceptional award recipients during its annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast...

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