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Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year, the tree was donated by Diane and Eben Huston of 22 Skyline Drive. The Hustons have lived on this property for over 30 years. The...

City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules

The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking bans may be declared periodically throughout the winter season. During a Snow Emergency, no on-street parking is allowed for the duration of the ban. Parking will also be restricted in...

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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...

Rochester City Clerk’s Office Relocating to James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

The Rochester City Clerk's Office is preparing to move from its location in City...

Planned Water Service Disruption on Haig Street on 12/12

The Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting off water service on Haig...

City of Rochester Seeks Proposals on Opioid Abatement Strategies

The City of Rochester invites eligible organizations to submit proposals under RFP 25-16 for...

Public Works: Trench Work near 19 Union Street Scheduled for 12/12, Expect Delays

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester will be doing trench...

Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing on FY25 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment

The Rochester City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2024,...

City of Rochester Announces Delay in Mailing of December 2024 Property Tax Bills

The December 2024 final property tax bills will be mailed later than usual due...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/28-29 for Thanksgiving, trash/recycling delayed 1 day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28, and...

Traffic Advisory: Roadwork Scheduled for 16 Union Street on 11/26

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester will be working with...

Catholic Charities NH Proposes 80 Unit Affordable Housing Development on Old Dover Road

During the City Council workshop on Tuesday, November 20, Director of Economic Development Michael...

City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the...

Water Service Disruption Scheduled for Walbridge Court and Crimson Lane area on 11/20

The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water in the area of...

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Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the...

Mamma Mania, BoStyx, and A Christmas Carol Bring Holiday Cheer to the Rochester Opera House

The year is almost over, but there’s still so much to see at the...

Rochester Police: Somersworth Man Charged in Fatal Rochester Hill Road Crash

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in...

Interim Superintendent Fulgoni Chosen to Lead Rochester School District

SAU #54, the Rochester School District, partnered with the New England School Development Council...