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City of Rochester to Hold Informational Session Regarding Union St. Parking Lot Upgrade on 6/9

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development will host an informational session about the refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The event is intended for downtown business owners, managers, and residents who use the lot. According to...

Rochester Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes, Invites Local Veterans to Participate

The Rochester Veterans Council will host this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a cannon shot outside Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street. Local veterans are encouraged to participate in the event, which honors those who...

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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,...

Rochester Main Street is back and better than ever

Rochester Main Street is a volunteer organization that focuses on the revitalization, vibrancy, and...

Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester

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

Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...

Rochester Main Street to host Annual Meeting and BBQ for downtown business owners

The volunteers of Rochester Main Street, in partnership with Rochester's Economic Development Department, are...

Rochester Main Street volunteers work to beautify Central Square

On the afternoon of Friday, May 27th, volunteers for Rochester Main Street worked to...

Rochester Main Street to host volunteer planting in Central Square on 5/27

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a flower planting, in Central Square, on...

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Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services...

Governor Kelly Ayotte: Sanctuary Cities Banned in New Hampshire

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 511 and Senate Bill...

Secretary of State Launches Contest for Official Heirloom Marriage Certificate Design

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan has announced the launch of a new contest...

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 6/05/25

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