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New Hampshire Named the Best State to Raise a Family, Granite State Overtakes Vermont for the Top Spot

On October 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement after Consumer Affairs named New Hampshire as the best state to raise a family. The Granite State passed Vermont this year to secure the top spot. “This new #1 ranking proves what we already know...

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 assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. In the event of a prolonged shutdown, November’s SNAP food benefits may not be issued until federal...

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Governor Sununu to speak at annual Tri-Chamber State of the State Forum

New Hampshire Governor Christopher T. Sununu will be the featured speaker at the Annual...

Do you need help paying your rent or utilities due to COVID-19?

The New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides assistance to eligible residents who cannot...

NH Preservation Alliance Announces 12 Preservation Awards, recognizes Rochester’s Historic Map

Seven rescue, rehabilitation and revitalization projects, three outstanding planning, education and advocacy initiatives, and...

Eversource outlines actions taken to fortify electric system

With New England weather known to be unpredictable and fierce—often with the potential to...

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April...

NH Announces 10 Virtual Job Fairs Covering Every Region of State

Earlier this week, the State of New Hampshire announced 10 upcoming virtual job fairs...

New Hampshire Ranks Among the Top Emerging Housing Markets

Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the Wall Street Journal and...

Governor Sununu Issues Executive Order Re-Establishing Commission on Humane Treatment of Animals

On April 19, Governor Chris Sununu issued Executive Order 2021-07, an order re-establishing the...

Governor Sununu Announces Statewide Mask Mandate to Expire 4/16

Governor Chris Sununu announced that the statewide mask mandate implemented on November 20, 2020...

Additional J&J Appointments Available This Sunday

With Speedway Supersite appointments fully booked this weekend, the State of New Hampshire is...

State of NH to Host Third Mass Vaccination Site 4/10-11

Governor Chris Sununu has announced that the State of New Hampshire will host a...

A Historic Week for New Hampshire: 150,000 Appointments Scheduled

Today, as New Hampshire expanded vaccine registration eligibility to all New Hampshire residents 16+,...

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City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...

Rochester Historical Society to Host Railroad Talk on 11/13

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on the city’s railroad history on...

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...