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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 with Mayor Paul Callaghan set for 10/6 at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

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

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...

Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system on 10/5

The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on...

City Manager releases statement on criminal complaint against former Fire Captain Joseph Burns

On September 20th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department concluded an investigation regarding a criminal...

Public Works to temporarily shut down water on Highland St. to install a new water main, affected customers notified

The Public Works Department is notifying residents that water will be temporarily shut down...

Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system in Gonic on 9/21

The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on...

Public Works provides informational tools to help motorists navigate a Modern Roundabout

With Strafford Square predicted to be completed by the end of 2023, the City...

Notice of Public Hearing(s): Charitable Gaming and Bingo Halls, Community Center Solar Array

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

Public Works to host Informational Meeting regarding Old Dover Rd. / Tebbetts Rd. intersection

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with NHDOT, is working on a conceptual and...

City seeks questions from the public for upcoming ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

Chamber of Commerce, City Leadership to host annual ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

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

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