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Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the Rochester Recreation Office and Public Library. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Trash and recycling pickup will resume...

City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the Granite Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Farmington Associates Properties, LLC, and Farmington Associates Properties Ground Tenant, LLC have signed the Fourth Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Phase II of...

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 1/21 for Ordinance Amendments and Infrastructure Projects

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Earns ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation

At a recent City Council meeting, during the City Manager's report, Katie Ambrose announced...

Mayor Addresses Property Tax Concerns Amid Historic Tax Rate Drop and Citywide Revaluation

During a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan addressed concerns regarding the citywide...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin...

‘City Chat’ Returns: Mayor Callaghan Sets New Dates and Locations for Revamped Community Engagement Hour

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Civics 101 Classes Announced for 2025

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

City of Rochester Sees High Demand for New Trash Bag Program During Holiday Season

The City of Rochester’s new residential overflow trash bag program has seen an overwhelming...

City of Rochester Implements Language Translation Tool to Enhance Communication with Diverse Community

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the adoption of ConveyConnect, an advanced...

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...

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Rochester Main Street Downtown Scholarship Opening Soon

A message from Rochester Main Street: Attention Spaulding High School seniors: the Rochester Main Street...

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Visits Gafney Home to Highlight Importance of Federal Energy Assistance Programs

On Friday, January 9, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen visited the Gafney Home in Rochester...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin...

Consumer Alert – Phone Scam Targeting EBT Cash Benefit Recipients

Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori...