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For Your Information: City of Rochester Warns Public About Fake Invoices

The City of Rochester is alerting residents and developers about a recent surge in fraudulent invoices circulating to Planning Board applicants. These fake invoices, which request payment for application review fees, have been sent via email and appear to originate from the City’s Planning Department. City...

City or Rochester Honors Deputy Director Lisa Clark for 25 Years of Service

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during the City Council meeting, Director of City Services Peter Nourse honored outgoing Deputy Director Lisa Clark following the announcement of her retirement. According to Nourse, Clark has been a positive force in Rochester for more than 25 years, stating,...

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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,...

City Clerk releases unofficial results of Municipal Election, Mayor Callaghan wins second term

On Tuesday, November 7th, Rochester residents had the opportunity to vote for the positions...

City of Rochester prepares to open Strafford Square Roundabout, provides update to motorists

The Department of Public Works, for the City of Rochester, is working to inform...

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Rochester Mourns Michael A. Provost, Former Main Street Director and Downtown Champion

The City of Rochester honors Michael A. Provost, an innovative and collaborative leader who...

For Your Information: City of Rochester Warns Public About Fake Invoices

The City of Rochester is alerting residents and developers about a recent surge in...

City or Rochester Honors Deputy Director Lisa Clark for 25 Years of Service

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during the City Council meeting, Director of City Services...

Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary

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