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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101, Additional Dates Announced

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Nancy Loud Park

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Nancy Loud Park on Cocheco Avenue in East Rochester. Shaped by community feedback provided at two community engagement sessions in 2023 and 2024, the redesigned park will...

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Municipal Offices closing at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024

With the exception of emergency services, all City of Rochester Municipal Offices will be...

Citywide Parking Ban in effect from 9:00pm on 4/4 to 8:00 am on 4/5

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Thursday, April 4, 2024, 9 pm...

Downtown Parking: City of Rochester enters 10-year lease agreement for former “Ben Franklin” property

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

City of Rochester to purchase former Saint Elizabeth Seton School for future redevelopment

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032

The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater...

Mayor to host City Chat on 4/5 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

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

DPW to host Public Information Meeting regarding Portland Street Sidewalk Extension Project on 4/3

Dure to inclement weather, this event has been canceled. A new date and time...

Assessor’s Office announces 2024 Municipal-Wide Assessment Revaluation

In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the City of Rochester’s Assessing Department has...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Registration now open for free Civics 101 class

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce new dates for Civics 101, a...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Authorizing Use of Certain Ballot Counting Devices

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for CDBG Action Plan Approval and Appropriation

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Community Center Bleacher Replacement Project

The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...

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On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a televised...

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Rochester School Board Candidate Forums to be Held October 28–29

Rochester Listens will host School Board Candidate Forums on October 28 and 29 at...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Thanks Members During 37th Annual Operation Thank You

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Greater Rochester Chamber...