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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 seeks questions from the public for upcoming ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

Chamber of Commerce, City Leadership to host annual ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...

Mayor Callaghan to host City Chat on 10/6, no September meeting

Due to Labor Day weekend, City Chat is postponed until 10/6. Mayor Paul Callaghan, in...

City Council approves Sportsbook question on Municipal Ballot, Public Hearing on 10/17

On Tuesday, August 1st, City Council unanimously voted to add the question of whether...

Traffic Alert: Paving scheduled for Strafford Square, seek alternate routes

Public Works reports that paving in Stafford Square is scheduled for Thursday, August 3rd,...

Mayor to host City Chat at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center on 8/4

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

Next City Council meeting to be delayed for National Night Out event

City Council will delay the start of the Tuesday, August 1st meeting due to...

Civics 101 to return on 7/27, class aims to get citizens involved in municipal government

The Office for Public Information and Community Engagement is pleased to announce the return...

Planning Department, Conservation Commission, Master Plan Update team seek public input on 7/17

Please join the Planning Department, Conservation Commission, and Master Plan update project team for...

Going Out On Top: Outgoing City Manager Congratulates Successor On Last Day

During a construction site tour on Thursday, July 6th, outgoing City Manager Blaine Cox...

City Chat with Mayor Callaghan to return on August 4

Due to the summer holiday season, City Chat will be postponed to Friday, August...

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UPDATE: Citywide Trick-or-Treat Moved to Friday, October 31 Due to Thursday Weather

Due to the forecast on Thursday evening, the City of Rochester will reschedule citywide...

Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website,...

New Hampshire Named the Best State to Raise a Family, Granite State Overtakes Vermont for the Top Spot

On October 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement after Consumer Affairs named...

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...