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Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...
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Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be promoted to the position of Fire Chief for the City of Rochester, effective March 16, 2025. "Mike is incredibly dedicated and is a well-respected leader both within the organization and throughout...

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Bridge on Green Hill Road to receive maintenance, detours planned

Starting March 20th, the bridge on Green Hill Road will be temporarily closed for...
Police Department

Medal For Bravery and Distinguished Unit Award presented during Police Commission Meeting

During the Police Commission meeting on March 1, 2023, one officer and two dispatchers...
Public Safety

Downtown Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on March 6, 2023,...
Public Safety

Citywide Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Friday, March 3,...
Fire Department

Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street

On February 28, 2023, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a...
Public Safety

Citywide Parking Ban starts 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect from 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28,...
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Gonic Post Office struck by motorist, closed until further notice

On February 24th, the Gonic Post Office, located at 49 Pickering Road, was struck...
Public Safety

Citywide Parking Ban starts Wednesday, February 22 at 9pm

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Wednesday, February 22,...
Public Safety

Updated: Rail repair to cause temporary road detour on Portland Street, near Windjammers Restaurant

Due to rail repair work, the City of Rochester is notifying residents and motorists...
Police Department

Updated: Sergeant Carl Root named 2023 Law Enforcement Partner of the Year

The New Hampshire Retail Association is proud to recognize two deserving leaders with their...
Police Department

Emergency Services respond to rollover vehicle collision on Milton Road

On Saturday, February 11th, at approximately 12:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...
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Police respond to vehicle collision on Haven Hill Rd.

On the evening of Friday, February 17th, Rochester Police responded to a report of...
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Community

The Fabulous Find Raises $8,687.53 for the Monarch School of New England

The Monarch School of New England is thrilled to announce that it has received...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Historical Society to Host Free Presentation on NH’s Covered Bridges on 4/10

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on New Hampshire’s covered bridges on...
Podcast

LISTEN: SHARE Fund Introduces New Executive Director

In this episode, Matt welcomes SHARE Fund chairman Jerry Rainville, who introduces LeeAnn Bruneau...
Library

Rochester Public Library offering Drop-In Tech Help on Moday Afternoons

Need assistance with Libby, Hoopla, or other library resources? Want basic guidance on using...

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