HomeMunicipal

Municipal

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101, Additional Dates Announced

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...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Nancy Loud Park

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Nancy Loud Park on Cocheco Avenue in East Rochester. Shaped by community feedback provided at two community engagement sessions in 2023 and 2024, the redesigned park will...

Keep exploring

Application Deadline for 2026 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program Approaching

The application deadline for both CDBG and General City Funding is due on Friday,...

Temporary Water Service Interruption Planned for area of Sandina Dr. and Marcy Dr. on 11/14

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

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, November 11, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, all Municipal Offices, including the...

Mayor Callaghan: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’ Amid Lymphoma Diagnosis

On Tuesday, October 29, during a special City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced...

City of Rochester Announces Changes to City Chat Program Schedule and Locations, No November Meeting

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce updates to the City Chat program,...

City Council to hold Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Rochester City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,...

City of Rochester to Open 60 Wakefield Street Parking Lot for Halloween Events

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that starting at 10:00 am on...

City Council Receives Update on 2024 City-wide Revaluation: Property Assessments to Reflect Rising Market Trends

On Tuesday, October 15, Interim Assessor Mary Beth Walker provided an update on the...

Economic Development Director provides an update on Downtown Parking to City Council

On Tuesday, October 15, Director of Economic Development Michael Scala presented an update on...

Water Service Interruption on Milton Road Area for Hydrant Replacement on 10/22

The Water Department for the Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting off...

Neighborhood Listening Session for future Park and Playground at Former Nancy Loud School on 11/13

The Recreation Department for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce an upcoming...

City of Rochester Launches Pilot Laundry Cleaning Help for The Unhoused

City of Rochester Welfare Director Todd Marsh has announced a collaborative multi-agency pilot initiative...

Latest articles

Rochester School Board Candidate Forums to be Held October 28–29

Rochester Listens will host School Board Candidate Forums on October 28 and 29 at...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Thanks Members During 37th Annual Operation Thank You

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Greater Rochester Chamber...

General Federation of Women’s Clubs to Host Open House for New Rochester Women’s Club

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs New Hampshire (GFWC-NH) will host an Open House...

Watch: Mayor & City Council Candidates Forum – 10/22/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...