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Longtime Chair Steps Down, Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund Seek New Member

The Trustees of the Trust Fund for the City of Rochester are seeking a new member, following the resignation of longtime Chair Robert Pallas. Member of the Trustees Brett Johnson thanked Pallas for his years of dedication, stating, "Unfortunately, our long-time Chair has resigned from...

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...

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City Clerk: Register your dog(s) by 4/30, Rabies Clinic to be held on 5/11

The Rochester City Clerk's Office would like to remind dog owners that 2024-2025 tags...

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...

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 51st Annual Golf Tournement and Clambake

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...

Eversource promoting bill assistance as higher bills are driven by increased summer usage and upcoming August rate changes

With increased summer usage coinciding with upcoming August rate changes, Eversource is hosting a...

Attention Voters: Supervisors of the Checklist Session Scheduled for 7/31

The Supervisors of the Checklist for Rochester, NH, will be in session to accept...

REMINDER: Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30...