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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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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,...
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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...
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Parking Review Group seeks public input for Downtown parking needs

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a Downtown Parking Survey, created...
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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...
Community

What to expect at Rochester Pride on 8/27

The 6th annual Rochester Pride is set to return to Central Square on Saturday,...
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Rochester Main Street is back and better than ever

Rochester Main Street is a volunteer organization that focuses on the revitalization, vibrancy, and...
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Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...
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Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...
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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...
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Rochester Main Street volunteers work to beautify Central Square

On the afternoon of Friday, May 27th, volunteers for Rochester Main Street worked to...
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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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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...
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HCA Healthcare hospitals in New Hampshire donate nearly 2,800 pounds of food as part of Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive

Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, Parkland Medical Center in...
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Cornerstone VNA Honors Amy Coombs, RN and FedPoint at Annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Cornerstone VNA recently honored two exceptional award recipients during its annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast...
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Spaulding High Presents ‘Holiday Hygge’ Winter Concert & Village Celebration

Spaulding High School Music and Performing Arts invites the Rochester community to its annual...
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Notice of Public Hearing: City of Rochester Seeks Public Input on FY 2027 Community Development Plan

The City of Rochester receives federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grants...

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