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

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...
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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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Sbrizza Family donates blue spruce for annual downtown Christmas display

The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the Sbrizza family, of...
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City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion

On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...
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Admiral Property lists former ‘Portable Pantry’ for $1800/month

After several years of dormancy since the former 'Portable Pantry' departed for Dover, Admiral...
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Finally! Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners revealed

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...
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City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...

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