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Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters
According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in the downtown area.Police are encouraging residents and business owners to review surveillance footage that may have captured suspicious activity in the area. Some vandalism includes the words, SOLO, SLIK, TIEG,...
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Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community Service Award a.k.a the “Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award”. The nomination period is open until August 17th, 2022. The history and...
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City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during high temps, Public Pool schedules available daily
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester is...
Public Safety
Teen cyclist seriously injured, Police issue safety tips
On Friday, July 15th, around 10:30pm, Rochester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a...
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Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations
In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...
Fire Department
Dennis Dube is the next Fire Chief for the City of Rochester
In a letter to staff on June 23rd, City Manager Blaine Cox announced that...
Public Safety
Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting air pollution concentrations to...
Fire Department
Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”
On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in...
Public Safety
Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety
At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student...
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Dispatchers Khristine Bibeau and Michelle Kochanowicz awarded the Distinguished Unit Award
In the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Rochester Communications Center received...
Public Safety
Eversource: Be prepared for hurricane season
With another above-average Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, beginning June 1, the energy...
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Police investigating recent downtown vandalism
The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating several cases of tag vandalism on Wallace...
Public Safety
Multiple emergency agencies honored for saving mother and newborn twins
On the morning of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Rochester emergency companies were dispatched to...
Police Department
Drug Take Back Day 4/30
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...
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Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester
The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...
Municipal
Public Works: Smoke Testing to be conducted 8/15 to 9/30/2022
In order to improve the sewer service in your area, on behalf of the...
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WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 8/04/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 8/04/22. Public Input, Amendment to Chapter 167 of...
Community
Looking ahead: September is National Recovery Month
Each September, Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the existence...