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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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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,...

Planning Director provides report to City Council regarding downtown parking

At the October 18th City Council meeting, Shanna B. Saunders, Planning and Development Director...

Mayor raises awareness for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust...

Community Development Committee accepting applications for CDBG program

The Community Development Committee has opened applications for the 2024 Fiscal Year general city...

Notice of Public Hearing: Expansion of the Downtown Commercial Zone

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

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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...