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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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Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs near Summer Street on 8/6

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

The City of Rochester is hiring! Check out a list of all open positions

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to give back to...

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...

Mayor to host City Chat on 8/2 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

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

Public Health Officials Release New Comprehensive Guide to Combat Potential Rat Infestations

The Health Inspector for the City of Rochester published a comprehensive guide to help...

National Night Out: 8/6 City Council meeting pushed to 6:30 PM

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

City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs...

City Council announces Public Hearing on $1.5 Million Sewer Fund Project

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a Public Hearing...

City Council adopts new goals for Economic Development, Housing, and Community Support

The Rochester City Council recently adopted a comprehensive set of goals to bolster economic...

Parking options for Lilac Family Fun Festival & Fireworks attendees

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department will host the Lilac Family...

City Council appoints Leslie Horne to fill vacant Ward 2/Seat B position

On Tuesday, June 18, City Council held a special meeting to conduct open interviews...

No July ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 8/2/2024

IMPORTANT: Due to the July 4th holiday weekend, City Chat will be postponed to...

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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...