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Rochester Police and Recreation Departments Announce Safety Measures at Hanson Pines

The Rochester Police Department, in coordination with the Rochester Recreation Department, will be installing a mobile camera unit at Hanson Pines Park to address recent incidents and public safety concerns. The unit will provide around-the-clock audio and video recording of the park area and...

Temporary Closure of Recreation Main Entrance at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, Patrons Asked to Use Entrance A

The Rochester Recreation Department is notifying the public of a temporary entrance closure at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Entrance B (the Recreation Main Entrance) will be closed for concrete construction work from Thursday, September 11, through Sunday, September 21, with an anticipated...

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Senior Activity Center plans trip to Old Orchard Beach on 6/15

Registration is now open for the June Senior Trip to Old Orchard Beach and...

Kayak & Canoe Launch returns to Hanson Pines

The Rochester Riverwalk Committee is pleased to announce that the EZ Launch Kayak &...

Rec. Dept. seeks summer Lifeguards, Pool Attendant, and Pool Maintenance Staff

The Recreation & Arena Department is seeking energetic, responsible individuals to fill the roles...

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...

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On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Rochester Country Club Ladies Invitational Committee presented End...

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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Councilor Patricia Turner (Ward 1 / Seat A) resigned...

Mel Brooks Returns to The Rochester Opera House, Just in Time for Spooky Season!

Get ready for music, madness, and mayhem with the Broadway hit Young Frankenstein! Based...

Watch: City Council – 10/07/25

Click here to watch Clicke here for the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live...