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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...

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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City Offices CLOSED in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on 1/16

City offices (including the Public Library, Recreation Department, Tax Collector, and Auto Registration) will...

Public Works installs state-of-the-art traffic management system at busy intersection

As part of an ongoing initiative to improve traffic management, the Department of Public...

Free mobile app for ‘The Rochester Post’ now available for Android devices

On December 14th, the City of Rochester announced the release of The Rochester Post...

Deadline Extended for CDBG Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is extending the application deadline for potential...

City Council expands Veterans’ Tax Credits and Tax Exemptions for Elderly, Disabled

On December 6th, the Rochester City Council unanimously approved an expansion to Veterans’ Tax...

Municipal offices to close in observance of Christmas, New Years

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas...

Free mobile app for ‘The Rochester Post’ now available for iOS, macOS

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the release of The Rochester Post...

Sign-up now for Civics 101, an introduction to municipal government

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

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...

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WATCH: Rochester Listens hosts Televised Forums for School Board Candidates

On October 28 and 29, Rochester Listens hosted a Candidate Forum to help voters...

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...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces November Events and Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...

Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on...