HomeMunicipal

Municipal

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...

Keep exploring

Mayor Callaghan: ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour postponed to 2/2/2024

IMPORTANT: City Chat will not occur on Friday, January 5th, due to an all-day...

Kim Conley assumes role of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Rochester

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that Human Resources Director Kim Conley...

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Christmas and New Years, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of Christmas...

Councilor Amy Malone (Ward 2/Seat B) submits resignation, Matthew Richardson appointed to fill Ward 6 vacancy

On Tuesday, December 5th, members of the Rochester City Council moved to appoint Matthew...

UPDATED: Department of Revenue Administration finalizes tax rate, Tax Bills delayed until approximately 12/22

City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration has finalized this...

Mayor Callaghan recognized by Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for Municipal Leadership

On Thursday, November 30th, the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast hosted its...

City Council to hold Public Hearing to fund Lilac Family Fun Festival on 12/19, public input encouraged

Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $45,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund-Lilac Family Fun...

Parking Review Group presents findings to City Council, recommends formal Parking Committee

On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager's self-directed work team)...

‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour scheduled for 12/1 at Community Center

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

Community Development Division seeks public input for Community Development Block Grant program

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Division has released its 2023-2024 Community Development survey...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/23-24 for Thanksgiving, trash/recycling delayed 1 day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23, and...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/10 in observance of Veterans Day

Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th,...

Latest articles

City of Rochester Encourages Voter Participation, Invites Residents to Watch ‘Meet the Candidates’ Ahead of November 4 Election

The City of Rochester is reminding all eligible voters to make a plan to...

Rochester Opera House Hosts Second Annual Monster Bash Halloween Celebration

The Music Doesn’t Stop at The Rochester Opera House! It’s that time of year...

Free Community Film Screening: “Screenagers – Growing Up in the Digital Age”

Join the Rochester Mental Health Alliance and the Strafford County Public Health Network for...

Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

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