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Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the Rochester Recreation Office and Public Library. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Trash and recycling pickup will resume...

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 Granite Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Farmington Associates Properties, LLC, and Farmington Associates Properties Ground Tenant, LLC have signed the Fourth Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Phase II of...

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Public Works to close portion of Chestnut Street for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/23

On Wednesday, April 23, Public Works will temporarily turn off the water on Chestnut...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water on Meadow Lane on 4/17

On Thursday, April 17, Public Works will temporarily shut off water service for 9–42...

Public Works to close portion of Winter St. for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/16

On Wednesday, April 16, Public Works will temporarily close Winter Street from Rockingham Electric...

Conservation Commission Announces 2025 Rain Barrel Program

The Conservation Commission for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce the 2025...

Public Works to close portion of Old Dover Rd. for Site Restoration on 4/15

On Tuesday, April 15, Public Works will temporarily close a portion of Old Dover...

City of Rochester Recognizes Marc St. Pierre’s 42 Years of Dedication to Public Works

The Public Works Department congratulates Marc St. Pierre on his recent retirement after 42...

Public Works: Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled May 4 – June 13

The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 4, 2025, and...

Reminder: City Clerk’s Office Now Located In James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Rochester City Clerk's Office officially moved from its...

Union Street Reduced to One Lane on 3/26 for Fire Hydrant Replacement

On Wednesday, March 26, Public Works will temporarily close the right lane of Union...

City of Rochester Partners with Eversource for Free Tree Giveaway to celebrate Arbor Day

To celebrate Arbor Day, the City of Rochester is pleased to announce that Eversource,...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for 5/31

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30 AM...

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Rochester Main Street Downtown Scholarship Opening Soon

A message from Rochester Main Street: Attention Spaulding High School seniors: the Rochester Main Street...

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Visits Gafney Home to Highlight Importance of Federal Energy Assistance Programs

On Friday, January 9, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen visited the Gafney Home in Rochester...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin...

Consumer Alert – Phone Scam Targeting EBT Cash Benefit Recipients

Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori...