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Public Works to Replace Water Main on Stanley Street on 6/9

The Department of Public Works will be replacing a water main on Stanley Street starting Monday, June 9, at 7:30 am. There will be a brief water interruption to tie in services to the new main. For questions and concerns, call (603) 330-7192.

Rochester City Council Adopts FY26 Budget $931K Below Tax Cap; First-Issue Tax Bills Expected June 16

On Tuesday, June 3, Rochester City Council adopted the FY26 operating budgets for the City, County, School District, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue Funds. The City, County, and School District operating budgets are subject to an annual tax cap allowance. The City Manager’s originally proposed...

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Councilor Amy Malone (Ward 2/Seat B) submits resignation, Matthew Richardson appointed to fill Ward 6 vacancy

On Tuesday, December 5th, members of the Rochester City Council moved to appoint Matthew...

UPDATED: Department of Revenue Administration finalizes tax rate, Tax Bills delayed until approximately 12/22

City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration has finalized this...

Mayor Callaghan recognized by Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for Municipal Leadership

On Thursday, November 30th, the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast hosted its...

City Council to hold Public Hearing to fund Lilac Family Fun Festival on 12/19, public input encouraged

Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $45,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund-Lilac Family Fun...

Parking Review Group presents findings to City Council, recommends formal Parking Committee

On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager's self-directed work team)...

‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour scheduled for 12/1 at Community Center

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

Community Development Division seeks public input for Community Development Block Grant program

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Division has released its 2023-2024 Community Development survey...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/23-24 for Thanksgiving, trash/recycling delayed 1 day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23, and...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/10 in observance of Veterans Day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th,...

City Clerk releases unofficial results of Municipal Election, Mayor Callaghan wins second term

On Tuesday, November 7th, Rochester residents had the opportunity to vote for the positions...

City of Rochester prepares to open Strafford Square Roundabout, provides update to motorists

The Department of Public Works, for the City of Rochester, is working to inform...

City of Rochester to host public listening session to inform the future of Nancy Loud School

The Public Information and Community Engagement Office for the City of Rochester is pleased...

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