Public Safety
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…
Rochester Police Recognize Outstanding Service with Department Awards
The Rochester Police Department would like to recognize the following individuals who were recently honored for their outstanding service and…
Rochester Fire Chief Mike George Announces Retirement After 24 Years of Service
On March 3, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced the retirement of Fire Chief…
New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applications for June 2026 Program
The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming program, to be held June 20–26…
Rochester Police Arrest New Durham Man in Connection With Two February 23 Robberies
On February 23, 2026, at approximately 6:02 p.m., Rochester Police responded to Subway on North Main Street for a report…
Rochester Man Arrested Following Stabbing at Amazon Campground
At 11:13 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Rochester Police and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Amazon Campground…
Willand Warming Center Open During Extreme Cold
A message from the Willand Warming Center: The Willand Warming Center has been activated for the following dates and times:…
Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Winter Conditions
Extreme cold winter weather is expected this weekend across New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves…