Public Safety
Rochester Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Retired Firefighter Doug Welch
The Rochester Fire Department mourns the passing of retired Firefighter Doug Welch. Doug proudly served the City of Rochester from…
Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Waves
The City of Rochester is reminding residents that City Hall and the Rochester Library are designated cooling locations during high…
Eversource Prepares for 2026 Hurricane Season with Year-Round Grid Investments
With the unpredictable nature of New England weather and the constant possibility for intense storms throughout the year, Eversource focuses…
Rochester Police Department Releases Monthly Activity Report for May 2026
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for May 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Rochester Police Department Reminds Residents: Never Leave Pets in Hot Cars
With temperatures rising, the Rochester Police Department would like to remind residents never to leave pets unattended in vehicles, even…
Rochester Police Department Releases Monthly Activity Report for April 2026
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for April 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Rochester Police Department Releases March 2026 Monthly Activity Report
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for March 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Rochester Fire Department Promotes Captain Devon Pageau to Assistant Fire Chief
The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce that Captain Devon Pageau has been promoted to the position of Assistant…
Unitil to Conduct Gas Line and Meter Inspections in Rochester Through October
An Important Message from Unitil: Unitil will be conducting annual gas service line and meter inspections in the City of…
Rochester Police Department Releases February 2026 Monthly Activity Report
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for February 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/25
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department, in partnership with the U.S….
City Manager Announces Appointment of Nicholas Marique as Rochester Fire Chief
City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that Assistant Chief Nicholas Marique has been promoted to the position of…