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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...

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City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032

The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater...

No September ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 10/4/2024

IMPORTANT: City Chat will be postponed to October 4, 2024, due to the Labor...

Public Works: Striping for Strafford Square Roundabout Scheduled for 9/6

The Public Works Department for the City of Rochester is announcing that striping for...

Public Works provides clarification on Strafford Square Roundabout Slip Lane

The City has received feedback indicating that some drivers may be confused about the...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...

WATCH: City Council Commends Rochester Slammers 8U Softball Team for Undefeated Season and Championship Victory

On Tuesday, August 20, during the Rochester City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan celebrated...

Overnight Sewer Line Maintenance on Highland Street and Eastern Avenue: August 22-23

The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working on the...

City of Rochester to Implement New Official Trash Bag Program for Overflow Residential Trash

In May 2024, the City of Rochester announced an important transition regarding the disposal...

Traffic Advisory for Downtown Rochester for Road Work and Repairs on 8/12

On Monday, August 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 am, road repairs will begin on...

City Initiates Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: Residents to Receive Advisory Notices and Updates

The City has contracted National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC) to complete sewer rehabilitation...

Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs in select areas on August 12-14

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

Reminder: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/6, delayed for National Night Out

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

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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...