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Oversized Load Delivery to Impact Columbus Ave, Portland St, and Salmon Falls Area

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Department of Public Works will be receiving an oversized-load delivery. The delivery route will include the following roads: Columbus Avenue (NH Route 125), Portland Street, Salmon Falls Road, and Walbridge Court. An intermittent road closure will occur at Salmon...

City Council Appoints Newly Elected Debby Thompson to Fill Vacant Ward 1/Seat A Position

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, City Councilor Patricia Turner (Ward 1/Seat A) resigned in a letter to Mayor Callaghan, citing family needs and work responsibilities. City Council accepted the resignation and declared the seat vacant. With the municipal election scheduled for November 4, 2025, the...

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Municipal Offices CLOSED New Years Day, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Years....

City of Rochester to Mail 2024 Tax Bills on December 31, 2024

The Finance Department for the City of Rochester will mail tax bills on Tuesday,...

Department of Business and Economic Affairs recognizes City of Rochester as a Housing Champion

On December 19, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) recognized...

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...

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...

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Oversized Load Delivery to Impact Columbus Ave, Portland St, and Salmon Falls Area

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Department of Public Works will be receiving an...

City Council Appoints Newly Elected Debby Thompson to Fill Vacant Ward 1/Seat A Position

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, City Councilor Patricia Turner (Ward 1/Seat A) resigned in...

LISTEN: Rochester Main Street Executive Director on Downtown Rochester’s Growth

In this episode, Matt talks to Rochester Main Street Executive Director Jeff Bisson to...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/27-28 for Thanksgiving, trash/recycling delayed 1 day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, and...