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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...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101, Additional Dates Announced

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

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Rochester City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed FY26 Budgets

The Rochester City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025,...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water near Crimson Lane and Walbridge Court on 5/14

The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water in the Crimson Lane...

Apply Now for Low and Moderate Income Property Tax Relief

The Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program in New Hampshire offers...

Ethics Board Launches Investigations Into Two School Board Members, Apppoints Assistant City Attorney as Investigation Officer

The City of Rochester has initiated formal ethics investigations into two School Board members...

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...

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Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins October 27

The City of Rochester is reminding residents to properly dispose of yard waste this...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to...

Watch: GACIT Public Hearing – 10/23/25

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

WATCH: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Hosts Candidate Forum for Mayor and City Council

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted a televised...