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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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38 Hanson Street demolished to make way for mixed-use building

On Wednesday, April 13, The building located at 38 Hanson Street, formerly known as...

Rochester Main Street to add tables to the Riverwalk

Rochester Main Street is planning to add several bistro tables to the Riverwalk on...

Rochester Cares: Rochester Main Street to host Downtown Clean Up Day on 4/23

Rochester Main Street will be hosting Rochester Cares on Saturday, April 23, starting at 9am,...

Several small trees removed on North Main Street, City Manager explains

On March 18, the City of Rochester removed several small trees on North Main...

Public Library hosts another successful ‘StoryWalk® Plus’ in Downtown

The Children’s Room, at Rochester Public Library, recently partnered with the Rochester Main Street...

Generations Arcade to open at 39 South Main Street on 2/19

The City of Rochester welcomes Generations Arcade to the city.  Located at 39 South...

Once a Ranger, always a Ranger… Jetpack Comics to host original Power Ranger 3/9

On Wednesday, March 9 (4pm), Power Rangers alumni Jason David Frank will be at...

Rochester Public Library presents StoryWalk Plus

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, presents StoryWalk® Plus, to be held during February...

Former Ainslie’s Drug Store restored for commercial and residential use

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

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...

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Public Works to Replace Water Main on Stanley Street on 6/9

The Department of Public Works will be replacing a water main on Stanley Street...

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...