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REMINDER: City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained

The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the Bridge Street Bridge over the Cocheco River. Work on this bridge requires a full closure of the to traffic, with an anticipated reopening in October. During the closure: Thru traffic will...

City of Rochester Seeks Qualified Candidates for School Board Vacancies, Applications Due 8/19

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Rochester City Council declared the Ward 4/Seat B and the Ward 5/Seat A School Board positions vacant, following the resignation of two members. Any registered voter of Ward 4 or Ward 5 interested in serving on the School Board is...

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City Manager breaks down Rochester’s new tax rate, overall 63 cent increase

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox reports that the Department of Revenue Administration has finalized...

Reminder: City Chat with Mayor Callaghan on 12/2

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

Mayor Callaghan takes aim at housing and homeless issues

On November 27th, Mayor Paul Callaghan joined WMUR's Adam Sexton to talk about ongoing...

Municipal offices closed for Thanksgiving weekend

Municipal offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November...

Mayor encourages residents to Shop Small this holiday season

During the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 15th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a...

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting project proposals for FY24

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is requesting potential projects...

Notice of Public Hearing: Resolution Authorizing $43k to fund Lilac Family Fun Festival

Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $43,000 to the Recreation Special Events Fund-Lilac Family Fun...

City offices closed on 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day

City administrative offices, including City Hall, Tax & Auto Registration Office, Public Library, and...

Mayor Callaghan: City Chat scheduled for 11/4 in Community Center

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

Mayor raises awareness for National Runaway Prevention, delivers proclamation to City Council

During the City Council meeting on November 1st, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...

DPW to deploy specialized surveying equipment to analyze road conditions

In order to develop long-term maintenance plans and budgets, the City of Rochester has...

City of Rochester to offer Civics 101, a free community-based learning opportunity

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a new program called Civics 101,...

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REMINDER: City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained

The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the...

Watch: Police Commission – 8/06/25

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

City of Rochester Seeks Qualified Candidates for School Board Vacancies, Applications Due 8/19

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Rochester City Council declared the Ward 4/Seat B and...

From Flop to Fortune, ‘The Producers’ Takes the Stage Beginning 8/8 at the Rochester Opera House

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to present The Producers beginning Friday, August 8, and...