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Mayor Callaghan to host ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour on 8/1 at City Hall Annex

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, invites community members to attend ‘City Chat’, a public engagement hour that aims to connect city officials with Rochester residents and business owners. The purpose of the meeting is to encourage...

Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Stokes; Keans Hearing Postponed

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics held a public hearing regarding the ethics investigation into School Board Members Sandra Keans and Karen Stokes. Established by Ordinance § 7-81, the Board of Ethics is composed of members appointed by the...

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Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin...

‘City Chat’ Returns: Mayor Callaghan Sets New Dates and Locations for Revamped Community Engagement Hour

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

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Civics 101 Classes Announced for 2025

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

City of Rochester Sees High Demand for New Trash Bag Program During Holiday Season

The City of Rochester’s new residential overflow trash bag program has seen an overwhelming...

City of Rochester Implements Language Translation Tool to Enhance Communication with Diverse Community

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the adoption of ConveyConnect, an advanced...

Municipal Offices CLOSED New Years Day, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Years....

City of Rochester to Mail 2024 Tax Bills on December 31, 2024

The Finance Department for the City of Rochester will mail tax bills on Tuesday,...

Department of Business and Economic Affairs recognizes City of Rochester as a Housing Champion

On December 19, the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) recognized...

City of Rochester Announces Dramatic Tax Rate Reduction Following $2.3 Billion Valuation Increase

City Manager Katie Ambrose reports that the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) has finalized...

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Christmas and New Years, trash and recycling delayed

Municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of Christmas...

Rochester City Clerk’s Office Relocating to James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

The Rochester City Clerk's Office is preparing to move from its location in City...

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The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the...

Hope on Haven Hill Hosts Community Open House: A Closer Look at Recovery Services for Women & Families

Hope on Haven Hill, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and families in...