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Notice of Public Hearing: Naming the New Park and Playground at the Former Nancy Loud School

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, relative to the following matter: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE...

Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Sandra Keans

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics continued a public hearing regarding an ethics investigation into School Board Member Sandra Keans. Established by Ordinance § 7-81, the Board of Ethics is composed of members appointed by the chairpersons of the...

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Economic Development partners with NH Small Business Development Center

Owning a small business is challenging. Growing it can be complex. The NH Small...

Chamber to host Municipal Candidate Forum on 10/25

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a televised Candidate Forum to...

DPW begins search for 2021 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works has initiated the search for a Christmas Tree for...

Recovery Month observed at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

In observance of National Recovery Month, the City of Rochester is flying a Recovery...

2021 Community Development Surveys Now Available

The City of Rochester’s Community Development Division has released its 2021 community development survey...

Public Information Manager to hold two Community Outreach Meetings on 9/2

The Public Information and Community Engagement Manager for the City of Rochester will be...

School Crossing Guards needed for upcoming school year

The City of Rochester is looking for dedicated part-time Crossing Guards to join our...

RSA 79-E explained, Scala: “We needed to take action to improve downtown”

On Tuesday, August 17, during the City Council Workshop, Director of Economic Development, Michael...

DPW honors the memory of Benjamin Washok Jr. with truck procession

Longtime Public Works employee, Benjamin Washok Jr., 76, died at Holy Family Hospital in...

City Council appoints Daniel W. Fitzpatrick to fill Ward 2 seat A position

On Tuesday, August 3, the Rochester City Council moved to appoint former City Manager...

WATCH: City Council holds open interviews to fill vacant Ward 2 position

On July 20th, during the City Council Workshop, the Council conducted open interviews to...

City posts several employment opportunities

The City of Rochester has posted several employment opportunities on its website. City Manager...

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Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

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Governor Ayotte Signs New Law to Protect Granite Staters from Surprise Ambulance Bills and Ensure Fair EMS Reimbursement

On July 31, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law Senate Bill 245. This bipartisan...

Watch: School Board – 8/14/25

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