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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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Rochester Main Street presents 2nd annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the second annual...
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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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Several Bigfoot sightings reported in downtown Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...
Community

Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, 5/6 in Downtown Rochester

The biggest Free Comic Book Day Festival is back and bigger than ever! On...
Community

Volunteers come together for successful spring cleaning event

On Saturday, April 22nd, Rochester Main Street and the Rochester Recreation Department hosted Rochester...
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City Officials tour downtown construction site, Mayor calls it a win-win for residents and businesses

Recently, a group of city officials visited 45/55 North Main Street, the site of...
Community

Annual ‘Rochester Cares’ Clean Up Day scheduled for 4/22

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with the Rochester Recreation Department and Waste Management, is...
Business

Popular Pub on Hanson Street is Back in Business and Under New Ownership

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that after a brief hiatus, Porter's has...
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Downtown Parking Review Group to host Public Input Open House on 3/22

The Downtown Parking Review Group, a City Manager's self-directed workgroup, is hosting a Public...
Business

Chamber of Commerce Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Bean Me Up

The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bean Me Up, to...
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Attention Rochester Businesses: Sign up now for Free Comic Book Day

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Jetpack Comics & Games is now...
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Postponed: Public Input Needed! Help improve Rochester’s Downtown Parking

Updated: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. An update will be...
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Municipal

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...
Business

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...
Community

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...
Community

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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