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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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Ward 2 City Council (Seat A), Ward 4 School Board (Seat A) Vacant

The following seats are currently vacant:  WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL SEAT AWARD 4 SCHOOL BOARD...

City Council appoints David E. Walker to be the next Deputy Mayor

With former Mayor Caroline McCarley’s retirement in late June, Deputy Mayor and Ward 2...

Strafford Square to be modified into a modern roundabout, Utilities to be upgraded mid-July

Strafford Square, located at the intersection of Walnut, North Main, and Washington Street, will...

City Council unanimously adopts operating and capital budgets for FY 2022

Rochester’s City Council unanimously adopted both the operating and capital budgets for the fiscal...

Downtown Eats: A new way to dine outdoors

The City of Rochester is introducing a new program called Downtown Eats, a unique...

City Council appoints TJ Jean to fill Ward 1 seat B position

On Tuesday, June 1, the Rochester City Council moved to appoint former Mayor TJ...

City Council Public Hearing & Committee of the Whole Final Budget Workshop 5/25

The City Council will be holding a Public Hearing and Workshop for the Whole...

City introduces wayfinding signs to guide residents and visitors to public destinations

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce the installation of several wayfinding signs...

Ward 1 / Seat B Vacant, Potential Candidates encouraged to submit Statement of Interest

Ward 1 / Seat B is currently vacant. Any registered voter of Ward 1...

City introduces two community engagement programs for residents and businesses

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to introduce two new monthly programs designed to...

City renames Community Center to honor James Foley

On April 6th, the Rochester City Council moved to rename the Community Center to...

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Fire Department: Burning Ban in Effect for Rochester Until Further Notice

BURNING BAN: Due to very high fire danger and drought conditions, no outside fires...

Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

Dominicus Hanson was a wealthy and respected resident of Rochester, remembered as one of...

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...