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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...
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Volunteers Needed for Traffic Control at Rochester’s Holiday Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with traffic control for Rochester’s Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 7. Volunteers will be stationed along the parade route to help manage barricades, direct motorists, and provide information on alternative routes. Their support is...

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Rochester Man Arrested After Vehicle Noise Complaint on Wakefield Street

On November 4, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Ethan Saint-Val, 22, of Rochester, for Disorderly...
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Explore a Career in Law Enforcement: Join the Rochester Police Cadets

Did you know that the Rochester Police Department has a Police Cadet Post? If you...
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Rochester Police: Somersworth Man Charged in Fatal Rochester Hill Road Crash

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in...
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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on...
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Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website,...
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From Phones to Power Tools: The Rochester Fire Department Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Every October the Rochester Fire Department teams up with the National Fire Protection Association®...
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State Fire Marshal Urges New Hampshire Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-ion Batteries

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the Department of...
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Spaulding High School Art Students Thank Police with Downtown Window Paintings

Rochester Police would like to thank the art students from Spaulding High School, the...
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Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger

The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until...
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Governor’s Proclamation: Outdoor Burning Ban in Effect Until Further Notice

Effective September 22, 2025, the Governor has issued a statewide proclamation prohibiting all open...
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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...
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Rochester Police Deploy Surveillance Trailer Downtown Following Vandalism Reports

Police Chief Gary Boudreau reports that a mobile surveillance trailer has been deployed in...
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Spaulding High Presents ‘Holiday Hygge’ Winter Concert & Village Celebration

Spaulding High School Music and Performing Arts invites the Rochester community to its annual...
Municipal

Notice of Public Hearing: City of Rochester Seeks Public Input on FY 2027 Community Development Plan

The City of Rochester receives federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grants...
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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester...
Education

Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Supplemental Appropriations for Countywide Warming Center and School Budget Appropriations

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

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