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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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The City of Rochester is hiring! Check out a list of all open positions

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to give back to...

Downtown Parking Ban starts at 11:00 pm on 1/30 until 7:00 am on 1/31/2024

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 11:00 pm on Tuesday, January 30...

City Chat with Mayor Paul Callaghan scheduled for Friday, February 2 at 10:00 am

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

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...

WATCH: City Council hears from Ward 2 candidates seeking to fill vacant Seat B position

On January 9th, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B position...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin...

DPW to host Public Information Meeting regarding capacity and safety enhancements to NH Rt. 11

The City of Rochester is partnering with NHDOT to construct capacity and safety enhancements...

City Council seeks qualified candidates to fill Ward 2/Seat B vacancy, Special Meeting to be held on 1/24

On January 9th, the City of Rochester announced that the Ward 2/Seat B on...

DPW to conduct Sewer and Water Study to reduce runoff and groundwater from entering Sanitary Sewer System

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

UPDATED: Citywide Parking Ban Starts 11 pm on Sunday, January 7, until 7 am on Monday, January 8

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Sunday, January 7,...

DPW to host Public Informational Meeting for project slated at intersection of Milton Rd./Salmon Falls Rd./Amarosa Dr.

The City of Rochester has planned a roadway improvement project at the intersection of...

City of Rochester celebrates inauguration of Mayor, City Council, School Board, Police Commission, and Election Officials

In a public ceremony held at the Rochester Opera House, on Tuesday, January 3rd,...

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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...