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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 pm through 7:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For...

Mayor-Elect Chuck Grassie Appears on WMUR’s CloseUp, Emphasizes Importance of Public Engagement

Last week, Mayor-elect Chuck Grassie appeared on WMUR's CloseUp, hosted by Adam Sexton, to speak about public engagement, affordable housing, economic development, and adapting to changes in state and federal funding. Click here to watch.

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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...

Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs near Summer Street on 8/6

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

The City of Rochester is hiring! Check out a list of all open positions

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to give back to...

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...

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Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce it is one of approximately 1,280...

New Hampshire Secures New Federal Funding to Advance Broadband Expansion

On November 18, 2025, the State of New Hampshire secured over $18 million in...

Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Overnight December 4–5

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Thursday, December 4, 2025, at...

Monarch School of New England Hosts Employer Appreciation Breakfast to Celebrate Work-Based Learning Partners

Monarch School of New England welcomed its dedicated work-based learning partners on Thursday, November...