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Cinco’s Cantina Supports Rochester Main Street with Generous Donation

Cinco’s Cantina, a family-owned Mexican restaurant with locations in Rochester, Dover, and Epping, has demonstrated its commitment to community growth by donating $1,000 to the Rochester Main Street Program. This contribution will directly support initiatives aimed at enhancing downtown development, preserving local heritage, and...

City of Rochester to Open 60 Wakefield Street Parking Lot for Halloween Events

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that starting at 10:00 am on Friday, October 25, the City of Rochester will open the parking lot at the former Ben Franklin building, located at 60 Wakefield Street, to accommodate Halloween festivities organized by Rochester...

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Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

Earlier this month, Public Works installed a second reflective flashing beacon at a crosswalk...

COAST to continue Washington Street service in Rochester, despite driver shortage

Due to a staffing shortage, COAST was forced to implement temporary service suspensions for...

Rochester Main Street adds Welcome Sign to Central Square

Rochester Main Street, a nonprofit organization, recently erected a ‘Welcome to Downtown’ sign near...

Franklin Gallery to present Thread Painting, works by Melanie Lovering

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street, Rochester, will host...

Planning for Rochester’s Festival of Trees is Underway

The public is invited to attend Rochester Main Street’s sixth annual Festival of Trees...

City Council approves second flashing beacon for busy downtown crosswalk

At the November 3rd City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor David Walker moved to approve...

Rochester Main Street to host ‘Festival of Trees’ and ‘Elf Off the Shelf’ events

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

DPW: Mike Ferullo to donate 2021 Downtown Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce...

Trick-or-Treat moved to 10/31 due to weather

Due to inclement weather, the City of Rochester is rescheduling the city-wide Trick-or-Treat to...

Used To Be Yours Consignment opens in downtown Rochester

The Department of Economic Development, for the City of Rochester, is pleased to welcome...

Rochester Halloween Activities: Trick-or-Treat, Zombie Walk

Mayor Elaine Lauterborn is pleased to announce that the city-wide Trick-or-Treat will take place...

Sprinkles & Smiles holds soft opening at 16 North Main Street

Sprinkles & Smiles is the latest business to open on North Main Street in...

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NH Care Connections to Host Community Event at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on 11/20

NH Care Connections is inviting local organizations and community members to an in-person event...

Affidavit Ballot Verification Counting Session for Ward 3 and Ward 6 Set for 11/19

NOTICE TO VOTERS Office of the City Clerk 31 Wakefield Street, Room 105 Rochester, NH RSA 659:23-a Affidavit...

Watch: School Board – 11/14/24

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

Application Deadline for 2026 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program Approaching

The application deadline for both CDBG and General City Funding is due on Friday,...