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City of Rochester Announces Mutual Settlement with Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association

The City of Rochester is announcing a mutual settlement with the Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association (RAMA) regarding a land-use dispute originating from a 2023 zoning enforcement action. The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed by RAMA and clarifies which ancillary special event activities may...
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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...

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Mayor Callaghan recognizes important work of City Clerk’s Office, reads proclamation

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
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Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests

The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets...
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Mayor Callaghan proclaims May 21–27, 2023 as Public Works Week

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
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Katie Ambrose to succeed Blaine Cox as next City Manager, effective 7/3

On Tuesday, May 2nd, City Council announced that the current Deputy City Manager and...
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Finance Director suggests ways to replace lost revenue when Waste Management host fees end

At the Finance Committee meeting on April 11th, Deputy City Manager and Finance Director...
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Updated: Hydrant Flushing beginning May 15, ending June 30, 2023

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning May 15, 2023, until...
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City Manager presents FY24 Annual Budget to City Council, $3MM below tax cap

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal...
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City Manager Blaine Cox announces retirement, effective July 6, 2023

After years of dedicated service to the City of Rochester, City Manager Blaine Cox...
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REMINDER: Mayor to host City Chat on 4/19 at Community Center

Mayor Paul Callaghan is pleased to announce City Chat, an informal one-hour gathering that...
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CDBG Applications Open to Facilities/Infustructure and Housing Rehabilitation Projects

The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for...
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Mayor Paul Callaghan to host City Chat on Friday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 19

Mayor Paul Callaghan is pleased to announce City Chat, an informal one-hour gathering that...
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Interware, provider of citizen payment services, to increase transaction and processing fees starting April 1, 2023

The City of Rochester has been informed by Interware, the provider of our citizen...
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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on...
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City of Rochester Announces Mutual Settlement with Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association

The City of Rochester is announcing a mutual settlement with the Rochester Agricultural and...
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Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces November Events and Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...
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Community Action Partnership of Strafford County To Extend Hours Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

Beginning Wednesday, October 29, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), will offer extended...

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