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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: Thursday, January 22nd: 4 PM - Monday, 9 AM Friday, January 23rd: ALL DAY  - Monday - 9 AM Saturday, January 24th: ALL DAY -...
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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 and others, including dressing in warm layers, limiting time outdoors, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Cold conditions can increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia,...

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Public Health Officials warn residents about the risk of rabies exposure

Public Health officials are reminding residents to be aware of the risk of rabies...
Public Safety

Take your shot at beating the flu! SHARE Fund to host Free Flu Clinic on 10/23

The SHARE Fund is partnering with the Strafford County Public Health Network to host...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14

The Rochester Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official...
Public Safety

Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 10/28 at Police Department

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rochester Police Department...
Police Department

Rochester Police issue consumer protection tips to avoid home improvement scams

With nicer Fall weather here and homeowners and businesses looking to get in some...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...
Public Safety

Hurricane Lee serves as a ‘great reminder’ to be prepared for all types of weather

As Post Tropical Cyclone Lee moves north, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...
Public Safety

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...
Police Department

Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...
Public Safety

Emergency Services respond to two-vehicle accident with serious injuries

At approximately 7:40 pm on Saturday, August 19th, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...
Police Department

Police Department promotes several members, Andrew Swanberry to become Deputy Chief

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several supervisors resulting...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Departement to host Free Car Seat Check and Installation event on 8/26

The Rochester Fire Department is partnering with Rochester Walmart to provide a Free Car...
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City of Rochester: Thank You Rochester Residents for Clearing Hydrants After Snowstorms

Dear Residents of Rochester, On behalf of the City of Rochester and the Water Department,...
Community

New Date Announced: Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common February 21

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...
Municipal

Notice: Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day This Week

Waste Management is running one day behind on collection routes this week, so all...
Community

Police and Fire Departments Host Community Skate and Guns & Hoses Tournament on 3/8

The Rochester Police and Fire Departments will host Skate with a First Responder on...

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