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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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Planning for Rochester’s Festival of Trees is Underway

The public is invited to attend Rochester Main Street’s sixth annual Festival of Trees...
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City Council approves second flashing beacon for busy downtown crosswalk

At the November 3rd City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor David Walker moved to approve...
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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...
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DPW: Mike Ferullo to donate 2021 Downtown Christmas Tree

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

Used To Be Yours Consignment opens in downtown Rochester

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

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...
Business

Sprinkles & Smiles holds soft opening at 16 North Main Street

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

Rochester Pride Rally planned for 8/28

Rochester Main Street organizers are pleased to announce that Rochester Pride will return on...
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Rochester Free Comic Book Day to return on 8/14

Jetpack Comics & Games will be hosting Free Comic Book Day, in downtown Rochester,...
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Downtown business registration now open for Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry...
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Downtown Eats: A new way to dine outdoors

The City of Rochester is introducing a new program called Downtown Eats, a unique...
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Rochester Public Library Teens Read Over 200,000 Minutes in 2025 Fall Reading Program

The Rochester Public Library's Teen Room is pleased to announce the success of its...
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Why Volunteers Matter: A Conversation with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville

In this episode, Matt talks with SHARE Fund Chairman Jerry Rainville about the mission...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...
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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...

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