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City of Rochester Announces Citywide Trick-or-Treat and Downtown Halloween Events

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to have fun and stay safe while celebrating this annual tradition. The City reminds parents and guardians to...

City of Rochester Provides Update on Union Street Parking Lot Reconstruction

The City of Rochester is providing an update on the ongoing reconstruction of the Union Street Parking Lot. The $1.75 million project aims to improve both functionality and environmental sustainability. The lot’s capacity will increase slightly and will feature handicapped-accessible spaces, electric vehicle charging stations,...

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Volunteers come together for successful spring cleaning event

On Saturday, April 22nd, Rochester Main Street and the Rochester Recreation Department hosted Rochester...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Attention Rochester Businesses: Sign up now for Free Comic Book Day

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Jetpack Comics & Games is now...

Postponed: Public Input Needed! Help improve Rochester’s Downtown Parking

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

Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...

Santa’s elves have descended on downtown Rochester, find them all for a chance to win prizes!

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Elf Off The Shelf,...

Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser to return 12/2-3

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate ‘A Downtown Christmas’

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a series of upcoming downtown events planned...

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Nancy Loud Park

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the...

From Phones to Power Tools: The Rochester Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Every October the Rochester Fire Department teams up with the National Fire Protection Association®...

Watch: Planning Board – 10/20/25

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

State and Local Election Officials Remind Rochester Residents of Voter Registration Requirements Ahead of the Municipal General Election

New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan and Rochester City Clerk Kelly Walters...