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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at Rochester Common (139 S. Main Street). The free, family-friendly event includes music, hot cocoa, s’mores, a touch-a-truck, and ice skating. Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Raider Station...
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City of Rochester Celebrates Grand Opening of Nancy Loud Park

The City of Rochester proudly announces the grand opening of Nancy Loud Park, a revitalized community green space on the site of the former Nancy Loud School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in partnership with the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, took place on Thursday, October...

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Celebrate Ten Years of Senior Power Hour with Rochester Recreation & Arena

Rochester Recreation & Arena and Senior Activity Center are celebrating 10 years of Senior...
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Rochester Recreation Department launches Swim Classes for Adults aged 18+

In response to numerous inquiries and growing interest from adults in the community, the...
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Riverwalk Committee seeks volunteers to enhance Hanson Pines with new benches

The Rochester Riverwalk Committee, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, is planning to improve...
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Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire scheduled for 6/3, fish all day without a license

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023. On...
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Recreation Department Partners with Legal Experts to Host Presentation on Elder Financial Exploitation

The Rochester Recreation Department is collaborating with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Justice in Aging...
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Annual Fast Break Challenge raises roughly $3k to support SHS Boys’ Basketball Boosters

The Rochester Recreation Department recently hosted the annual Fast Break Challenge, a weekend-long tournament that...
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SHS vs. Rec All Stars Charity Basketball Game raises money to help the SHARE Fund

On Saturday, March 12th, the Rochester Recreation Department hosted the SHS vs. Rec All...
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Rochester Rec & Arena to offer Mah Jongg Free Play and Introductory Course

The Rochester Rec & Arena is pleased to announce 2 upcoming Mah Jongg programs...
Arts & Culture

Concert on the Common free music series to return in July 2023

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that the annual Concert on the...
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Recreation Dept offering February Vacation Camp, enrollment ends 2/17

The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to report that enrollment for the February Vacation...
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Summer Camp information available online, camps consolidated to 1 location

Although it's only February, the Recreation Department is excited to welcome campers (new and...
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Senior Activity Center boasts several upcoming programs

The Senior Activity Center is offering a wide variety of programming. To learn more...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...
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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...
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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...
Community

City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...

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