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City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained

The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the Bridge Street Bridge over the Cocheco River. Work on this bridge will begin in August and require a full closure of the bridge to traffic, with an anticipated reopening in...

REMINDER: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay the start of its August 5th meeting from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm to encourage elected officials to attend National Night Out. Rochester’s National Night Out will take place from 5:30...

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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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City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained

The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the...

REMINDER: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

Cue the Laughter: Rochester Opera House presents The Producers August 8-31

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present The Producers beginning Friday, August 8...

UPDATED: Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...