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Notice of Public Hearing: Naming the New Park and Playground at the Former Nancy Loud School

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, relative to the following matter: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE...

Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Sandra Keans

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics continued a public hearing regarding an ethics investigation into School Board Member Sandra Keans. Established by Ordinance § 7-81, the Board of Ethics is composed of members appointed by the chairpersons of the...

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Flushing Wipes Costs Us All: City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue...

Longtime Rochester Housing Authority Member Steps Down, City Seeks New Leader to Fill Vacancy

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during the City Council Workshop meeting, City Manager Katie...

Water Main Replacement Scheduled on Carpenter Street for 7/15

The Department of Public Works will be replacing the water main on Carpenter Street...

City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

City of Rochester: 2024 Water Quality Reports Now Available

The 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as the Annual Water Quality Reports or...

City of Rochester Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable on 7/10 for Maintenance

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the City...

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

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...

Board of Ethics Accepts Investigation Findings on School Board Members, Public Hearing Scheduled for July 22

The Board of Ethics met briefly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....

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...

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...

Board of Ethics to Review Investigation Findings on Keans and Stokes on 7/1, Public Hearing to Be Scheduled

The Board of Ethics will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....

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

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...

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Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

Dominicus Hanson was a wealthy and respected resident of Rochester, remembered as one of...

Governor Ayotte Signs New Law to Protect Granite Staters from Surprise Ambulance Bills and Ensure Fair EMS Reimbursement

On July 31, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law Senate Bill 245. This bipartisan...

Watch: School Board – 8/14/25

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Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 8/13/25

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