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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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Tax & Auto Registration now located at the Community Center, opening 4/26

Starting Monday, April 26, 2021, the Tax Collector and Auto Registration Office will be...

FY22 Budget Presentations and Meeting Information

Due to COVID-19, City Council Budget Meetings will be held in the Community Room...

Rochester to start flushing hydrants 4/25

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning the week of April...

Douglas Lachance officially resigns from City Council, Mayor responds

In a letter to the Mayor and City Manager, Douglas Lachance officially resigned his...

Tax and Auto Registration Office relocating, City to honor James Foley

The City of Rochester plans to relocate the Tax and Auto Registration Offices to...

The Rochester Post now available in paper form at select municipal locations

RochesterNHnews.net, also known as The Rochester Post, is now available in paper form at...

City contracts Moreno Forestry for services for Dominicus Hanson Park

The City of Rochester has contracted Moreno Forestry to provide professional forestry services to...

HDC promotes community development resources within the Historic District

The Historic District Commission for the City of Rochester is working to promote community development...

UPDATE: City email services restored

Due to a massive vulnerability in the Microsoft Exchange Server, and out of an...

City of Rochester introduces interactive Virtual Historic Map

The City of Rochester has unveiled a virtual tour of historic sites within Rochester,...

What is a TIF District? Tax Incremental Financing explained

The City of Rochester’s Director of Economic Development and Deputy Finance Director are working...

City announces openings on several Boards and Commissions

Director of Planning and Development, Shanna B. Saunders, would like to remind the public...

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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...