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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: 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...

Roadway painting begins 6/10, motorists advised to exercise caution and avoid crossing lines

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is working with a...

Rochester City Council adopts FY25 Budget, tax bills scheduled to be mailed on 6/17

On Tuesday, June 4, the Rochester City Council adopted the FY25 City, County, School...

Councilor Rachel Lawrence announces resignation, City Council seeks qualified replacement

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

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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...