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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this fall. Curbside collection will take place on regular trash days during the weeks of October 27–31 and November 3–7, 2025. Yard waste must be placed in brown paper leaf bags, and...

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...

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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...

City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Easterseals’ Champlin Place CDBG Project

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

DPW: Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for Saturday May 4, 2024

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 am...

Mayor highlights opportunities and benefits of national ‘Choose Love Movement’ in recent proclamation

On Tuesday, February 20th, during his remarks at the City Council Workshop meeting, Mayor...

City Chat with Mayor Paul Callaghan scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 10:00 am

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

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 2/19 for Presidents’ Day

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation, will be closed on Monday, February...

Public Hearing: RSA 79E for 135 North Main Street on 2/20

RSA 79-E (Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive) is a legislative proposal that encourages investment...

Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 9:00 pm on 2/15 until 7:00 am on 2/16

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 15,...

Public Hearing: State CDBG Grant for Gafney Home Affordable Senior Housing Project on 2/20

The City of Rochester City Council will hold a public hearing on February 20,...

Assessor’s Office announces 2024 Municipal-Wide Assessment Revaluation

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

City Council appoints Rachel Lawrence to fill vacant Ward 2/Seat B position

On Tuesday, January 24, City Council held a special meeting to conduct open interviews...

City of Rochester premiers updated GovTV Video-On-Demand and Live Streaming service

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...

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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to...

Watch: GACIT Public Hearing – 10/23/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

WATCH: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Hosts Candidate Forum for Mayor and City Council

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