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Rochester Residents Invited to Cool Off, Public Pools Open for 2025 Season

Rochester Recreation & Arena officially opened the city’s public pools on Saturday, June 22, 2025. The following pools are now open for the summer season: East Rochester PoolLocated behind the former Nancy Loud School on Green Street, off Portland Avenue.Address: Green Street/Cocheco Ave, East Rochester,...

Rochester Recreation Department Announces 2025 Concert on the Common Music Series

Rochester Recreation & Arena is excited to announce the return of Concert on the Common, happening every Wednesday from July 9 through August 27, 2025, at the Rochester Common. This free, family-friendly concert series features a lineup of talented bands, with genres ranging from rock,...

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Riverwalk Committee holding contest for a new logo for high school students

The City of Rochester Riverwalk Committee is conducting a logo contest for high school...

Recreation Department floods East Rochester field for outdoor skating rink

The team at the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of...

Champlin Forest receives local and state support for preservation

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (Forest Society) is working to...

Recreation Department to host Walk & Talk on 11/5

Join Rec team member and President of the Rochester Historical Society, Bob, to learn...

History of the Rochester Common ‘Walk & Talk’ scheduled for 8/11

The Rochester Recreation Department is inviting the public to an educational 'Walk & Talk,'...

Ice Arena welcomes Isobel Cup Champion Taylor Wenczkowski 6/27

The Rochester Ice Arena will be hosting an event featuring Isobel Cup Champion, Taylor...

Kayak & Canoe Launch event scheduled for 6/12

Riverwalk Committee Chair, Dave Walker, is pleased to invite the public to an informal...

Recreation Department, Charlie Moreno hosting ‘Walk and Talk’ in Hanson Pines 5/27

The community is invited to an educational 'Walk and Talk' at the Dominicus Hanson...

Our Towns Recreation tells families to ‘Go Take a Hike!’

Our Towns Recreation, a collective of six local Recreation Departments, is working together to...

Strafford Regional Planning Commission launches interactive map of recreation sites

Strafford Regional Planning Commission has announced the launch of its Promoting Outdoor Play (POP!) online...

Recreation Department announces plans for 2021 Summer Camp

The Recreation Department is excited to announce that information pertaining to camp locations, registration...

Roger Allen Cal Ripken Baseball League Sign-ups Open Now

Roger Allen Baseball (Cal Ripken) sign-ups are open now.T-Ball, Rookie, Minor/MajorProgram Ages 4-12 (May...

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Fire Department: Burning Ban in Effect for Rochester Until Further Notice

BURNING BAN: Due to very high fire danger and drought conditions, no outside fires...

Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

Dominicus Hanson was a wealthy and respected resident of Rochester, remembered as one of...

Governor Ayotte Signs New Law to Protect Granite Staters from Surprise Ambulance Bills and Ensure Fair EMS Reimbursement

On July 31, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law Senate Bill 245. This bipartisan...

Watch: School Board – 8/14/25

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