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Mayor Paul Callaghan Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

To the Citizens of Rochester, I will not be filing for re-election as your Mayor. This was not an easy decision, but it’s time for me to step away, take a breather, and enjoy spending time with my new grandson. As many of you know,...

City of Rochester Launches “Meet the Candidates” Video Series Ahead of Municipal Election

The Public Information and Community Engagement Office for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce a new video series that aims to introduce voters to candidates for the offices of Mayor, City Council, School Board, and Police Commission ahead of the upcoming Municipal...

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Crosswalk Restoration on North Main Street Scheduled for 5/8

The Department of Public Works would like to inform motorists and residents that construction...

City of Rochester: Temporary Disruption in Credit Card Processing

Due to an unforeseen technical issue, the City Clerk, Tax Collector, and Auto Registration...

City of Rochester Initiates Ethics Investigations into Two School Board Members

The City of Rochester has initiated formal ethics investigations concerning School Board Members Sandra...

Notice from Public Works: Road Work on Salmon Falls Road

Public Works would like to inform motorists and residents that construction will be taking...

Mayor Callaghan to host ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour on 5/2 at Community Center

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

Public Works to Close Portion of Colby Street For Site Restoration on 4/30

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Public Works will close one side of Colby Street,...

City of Rochester Announces New Tenant for Former Ben Franklin Building

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the long-vacant building at 60...

Help Shape the Future of GovTV: Take the 2025 Community Engagement Survey

The City of Rochester invites residents to participate in the 2025 GovTV Community Engagement...

Public Works to close portion of Chestnut Street for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/23

On Wednesday, April 23, Public Works will temporarily turn off the water on Chestnut...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water on Meadow Lane on 4/17

On Thursday, April 17, Public Works will temporarily shut off water service for 9–42...

Public Works to close portion of Winter St. for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/16

On Wednesday, April 16, Public Works will temporarily close Winter Street from Rockingham Electric...

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Temporary Closure of Recreation Main Entrance at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, Patrons Asked to Use Entrance A

The Rochester Recreation Department is notifying the public of a temporary entrance closure at...

The Franklin Gallery presents “Color Speaks” featuring works by Alisa Marie

Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery, 33 N. Main Street in...

Local Artist Jackie Hanson Featured at Rochester Public Library in September

The Rochester Public Library will showcase the work of local artist Jackie Hanson throughout...

Watch: Planning Board – 9/08/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...