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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the Union Street Parking Lot on Monday, June 30, 2025. As part of this project, water service will be temporarily shut off in the Factory Court/Union Street Parking Lot area beginning at...

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City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032

The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater...

No September ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 10/4/2024

IMPORTANT: City Chat will be postponed to October 4, 2024, due to the Labor...

Public Works: Striping for Strafford Square Roundabout Scheduled for 9/6

The Public Works Department for the City of Rochester is announcing that striping for...

Public Works provides clarification on Strafford Square Roundabout Slip Lane

The City has received feedback indicating that some drivers may be confused about the...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...

WATCH: City Council Commends Rochester Slammers 8U Softball Team for Undefeated Season and Championship Victory

On Tuesday, August 20, during the Rochester City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan celebrated...

Overnight Sewer Line Maintenance on Highland Street and Eastern Avenue: August 22-23

The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working on the...

City of Rochester to Implement New Official Trash Bag Program for Overflow Residential Trash

In May 2024, the City of Rochester announced an important transition regarding the disposal...

Traffic Advisory for Downtown Rochester for Road Work and Repairs on 8/12

On Monday, August 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 am, road repairs will begin on...

City Initiates Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: Residents to Receive Advisory Notices and Updates

The City has contracted National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC) to complete sewer rehabilitation...

Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs in select areas on August 12-14

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be temporarily turning off...

Reminder: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/6, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

Attorney General Formella Joins $7.4B Purdue Settlement; New Hampshire to Get $30M

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and all 54 of his fellow...

Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...