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City of Rochester Announces Dramatic Tax Rate Reduction Following $2.3 Billion Valuation Increase

City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has finalized Rochester's 2024 tax rate. The 2024 municipal property tax rate has been set at $14.85 per thousand dollars of property value, marking a significant reduction of $10.89 from the prior year’s...

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Christmas and New Years, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Years. Offices will resume normal hours of operation the following day(s). Due to each holiday, trash and recycling service will be...

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City Chat with Mayor Paul Callaghan scheduled for Friday, February 2 at 10:00 am

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Registration now open for free Civics 101 class

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce new dates for Civics 101, a...

WATCH: City Council hears from Ward 2 candidates seeking to fill vacant Seat B position

On January 9th, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B position...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin...

DPW to host Public Information Meeting regarding capacity and safety enhancements to NH Rt. 11

The City of Rochester is partnering with NHDOT to construct capacity and safety enhancements...

City Council seeks qualified candidates to fill Ward 2/Seat B vacancy, Special Meeting to be held on 1/24

On January 9th, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B on...

DPW to conduct Sewer and Water Study to reduce runoff and groundwater from entering Sanitary Sewer System

The Department of Public Works is conducting a sewer and water investigation study to...

UPDATED: Citywide Parking Ban Starts 11 pm on Sunday, January 7, until 7 am on Monday, January 8

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Sunday, January 7,...

DPW to host Public Informational Meeting for project slated at intersection of Milton Rd./Salmon Falls Rd./Amarosa Dr.

The City of Rochester has planned a roadway improvement project at the intersection of...

City of Rochester celebrates inauguration of Mayor, City Council, School Board, Police Commission, and Election Officials

In a public ceremony held at the Rochester Opera House, on Tuesday, January 3rd,...

Mayor Callaghan: ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour postponed to 2/2/2024

IMPORTANT: City Chat will not occur on Friday, January 5th, due to an all-day...

Kim Conley assumes role of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Rochester

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that Human Resources Director Kim Conley...

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LISTEN: From Frontier to Township — A Conversation with Rochester Historian Patrick O. Connelly

In this episode, Matt sits down with author, researcher, and Rochester historian Patrick O....

Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 Donates Over $5,750 in Items to Salvation Army Toy Drive

The Rochester Elks have supported the local Salvation Army's Christmas Toy Drive for many...

City of Rochester Announces Dramatic Tax Rate Reduction Following $2.3 Billion Valuation Increase

City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has finalized...

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Christmas and New Years, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas...