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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

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...

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the Union Street Parking Lot on Monday, June 30, 2025. As part of this project, water service will be temporarily shut off in the Factory Court/Union Street Parking Lot area beginning at...

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Municipal Offices closing at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024

With the exception of emergency services, all City of Rochester Municipal Offices will be...

Citywide Parking Ban in effect from 9:00pm on 4/4 to 8:00 am on 4/5

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Thursday, April 4, 2024, 9 pm...

Downtown Parking: City of Rochester enters 10-year lease agreement for former “Ben Franklin” property

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

City of Rochester to purchase former Saint Elizabeth Seton School for future redevelopment

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

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...

Mayor to host City Chat on 4/5 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...

DPW to host Public Information Meeting regarding Portland Street Sidewalk Extension Project on 4/3

Dure to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. A new date and time...

Assessor’s Office announces 2024 Municipal-Wide Assessment Revaluation

In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the City of Rochester’s Assessing Department has...

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...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Authorizing Use of Certain Ballot Counting Devices

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for CDBG Action Plan Approval and Appropriation

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Community Center Bleacher Replacement Project

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

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

Attorney General Formella Joins $7.4B Purdue Settlement; New Hampshire to Get $30M

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and all 54 of his fellow...

Lilac Family Fun Festival and Annual Fireworks Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...