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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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‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour scheduled for 11/3 at Community Center

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

Historic District Commission seeks new members to fill several vacancies

The Rochester Historic District Commission (HDC) is seeking new members to fill vacancies on...

Rochester Celebrates Major Milestone in Expansion of Clean Drinking Water Service

Peter Nourse, Rochester’s Director of City Services, gathered City officials and state representatives on...

REMINDER: Rochester Citizens encouraged to take free Civics 101 course on 10/21

The Office for Public Information and Community Engagement is pleased to announce the return...

DPW to replace a hydrant and valve at 9 Forest Park Drive on 10/19, water to be shut down temporarily

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

City seeks community input regarding Water Street Improvements Project on 10/24

A public input meeting for the Water Street Improvements project will be held from...

DPW conducting sewer/water investigation to reduce runoff/groundwater from entering sanitary sewer system

The Department of Public Works is conducting a sewer and water investigation study to...

Several Public Hearings scheduled for 10/17, public input encouraged

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

Tri-City Mayors issue a Request for Proposals to identify qualified operator for Willand Road Warming Center

As the colder months approach, the Tri-City Mayors of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth are...

CDBG and City Funding Applications Now Open for FY25, Non-Profits and City Departments to Apply

The Community Development Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now open for...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, October 9, 2023

In observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 9th, all...

Public Works to begin Hydrant Flushing until 11/3

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants until November 3, 2023. The...

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