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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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Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed, Pools Open

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

Reminder: GovTV now available on Apple, Roku, and Fire TV streaming devices

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...

City Council conducts public interviews to fill vacant Ward 2/Seat B position

On June 4, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B position...

Public Works: City of Rochester Releases 2023 Water Quality Report

The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the 2023 Consumer Confidence...

Public Works to conduct smoke testing near Wakefield Street, Hanson Street, Museum Way on 6/20

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be conducting smoke testing...

Beat the Heat: City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during business hours

With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester encourages...

City of Rochester Announces FY25 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program

On June 4, the Rochester City Council approved the FY25 Annual Action Plan for...

Finance Committee allocates federal ARPA funds for Public Park and Downtown Riverwalk projects

On Tuesday, June 11, the Finance Committee, led by Mayor Paul Callaghan, allocated federal...

Union Street Parking Lot to receive major refurbishment in 2025

The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment,...

Public Works to close a section of Cushing Boulevard for water service repairs on June 17-18

The Rochester Department of Public Works and SUR Construction will be closing a section...

City Council seeks qualified candidates for Ward 2/Seat B vacancy, applications due 6/18

On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence announced her intent to resign from the...

Public Works Announces Temporary Road Closure on Furbush Street

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

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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...