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Rochester Main Street to host Festival of Trees on December 6 and 7 at Studley’s

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Festival of Trees at Studley's Flower Gardens on Friday, December 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while...

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 former Ben Franklin property, located at 60 Wakefield Street, is open and available for public use. The lot features new night sky-compliant lighting and more than 100 parking spaces, including...

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City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion

On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...

Admiral Property lists former ‘Portable Pantry’ for $1800/month

After several years of dormancy since the former 'Portable Pantry' departed for Dover, Admiral...

Finally! Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners revealed

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt...

Rochester Main Street plans new Halloween festivities, Zombie Walk to continue

Rochester Main Street has been hosting the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk for many...

Rochester Main Street hosts productive fall cleanup and planting in downtown

On Sunday, September 18th, Rochester Main Street hosted a volunteer cleanup day on North...

PorchFest returns on 9/25, featuring more than 30 local bands

The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting PorchFest, a free outdoor...

Bigfoot scavenger hunt a “roaring” success for Rochester Main Street

The volunteers for Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the success of the...

New art in Central Square made with reclaimed material from historic building

The Rochester Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts,...

Planning Board approves expansion of Downtown Commercial, City Council to have final say

On August 22nd, the Planning Board approved a proposal from Economic Development to expand...

Parking Review Group seeks public input for Downtown parking needs

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a Downtown Parking Survey, created...

Historic Hartigan Block to be preserved thanks to federal tax credits and RSA 79-E

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Hartigan Block, located at...

What to expect at Rochester Pride on 8/27

The 6th annual Rochester Pride is set to return to Central Square on Saturday,...

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Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1/8/25

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

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

Beating the Winter Blues: Free Workshop on Coping with Seasonal Depression

The Rochester Public Library will host “Beating the Winter Blues,” an event focused on...

Watch: City Council – 1/7/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the City Council agenda and...