Municipal
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Changes on 11/17
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at…
Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund Award $2,165.13 to SHARE FUND to Support Fuel Assistance
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund awarded $2,165.13 from the Mary McDuffee Whitehouse Chase…
Economic Development Director Announces Quarterly “Rochester Business Exchange” to Connect Business Owners with Local Government, Other Resources
Rochester Economic Development Director Michael Scala is pleased to announce “Rochester Business Exchange,” an informal discussion connecting municipal officials and…
Rochester Recreation to Host First Annual Veterans Breakfast on 11/10
The Rochester Recreation & Arena will host its first Annual Veterans Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9 a.m….
Public Works: Survey Work Planned for Highland Street Water Main Project
The Department of Public Works recently contracted Wright-Pierce to evaluate water system improvements along Highland Street, between Salmon Falls Road…
Economic Development Director Michael Scala Announces Rochester’s Inclusion in Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation
Rochester Economic Development Director Michael Scala is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved Downtown…
ICYMI: City Council Reviews Water and Sewer Fund Analysis, Potential Rate Options for Utility Customers
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the City Council Workshop, Interim City Manager Mark Sullivan introduced Dave Fox, Vice President…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Proclaims November 1 as “Extra Mile Day” in Rochester
On November 1, 2026, Mayor Charles Grassie Jr. will proclaim Extra Mile Day, recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity,…
Updated: Community Center Paving to Finish November 9; Election Day Parking Plan Announced
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE (10/30/2026): Paving at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center is expected to be completed Monday, November…
Updated: Portland Street Bridge to Reopen on 11/25
UPDATE: 10/27/2026: Due to an unforeseen condition of the bridge’s upstream headwall that was discovered upon excavation, additional design and…
Volunteers Help Protect Rochester’s Waterways Through Community Cleanups
Recently, the Rochester Conservation Commission partnered with Great Bay Trout Unlimited to host clean-up events intended to help improve waterways…
Public Works: Temporary Water Shutoff Scheduled for Hydrant Replacement Near Tall Pine Lane on 10/28
The Public Works Department will be temporarily turning the water off in the area of Tall Pine Ln, Apple Orchard…