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Communications Center, Police Department, Project Good Morning program Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On December 23, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good Morning (PGM) program gathered at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast. This event, generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years,...

Get Notified: Receive Willand Warming Center Activations via Text

If you want to receive texts when the Willand Warming Center of Strafford County is activated, or get information on other important Willand events, text "YES" to 1-316-202-7105.

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Citywide parking ban in effect January 19, 2023 – January 20, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 10pm on Thursday, January 19,...

Drivers sustain non-life-threatening injuries at accident near Rt. 16 connector

At approximately 12:15 pm on Tuesday, January 17th, emergency services responded to the Rt....

Police: Columbus Ave. reopened after fatal accident, still under investigation

At approximately 1:55pm on December 30th, emergency personnel temporarily closed Columbus Avenue, near Kentucky...

Public Works: Forecast calls for heavy rain, sustained high winds, and icy roads

The Department of Public Works is actively tracking and preparing for a major storm that...

Eversource readying equipment and crews in advance of forecasted heavy rains and high winds

With heavy rain and high winds expected to impact New Hampshire leading into the...

Downtown Parking Ban in effect until 7am on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

A downtown parking ban for snow removal is in effect as of: 11pm on Monday,...

Citywide Parking Ban in effect until 8am 12/17

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 10pm on Friday, December 16,...

Police investigating fatal crash on Estes Road

Rochester Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thursday, December...

FYI: Winter Weather Advisories and Reminders

Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers. Keep in mind...

Police host ‘Project Good Morning’ breakfast at Granite Steak and Grill

On Wednesday, December 14th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM)...

Fire Department responds to apartment fire on North Main Street, cause under investigation

On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:23 AM, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 132...

Keeping kids out of the court system through accountability and restorative justice

The number of children arrested and incarcerated in the United States (U.S.) has declined over...

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Citywide Parking Ban Starts 9:00 pm on 1/19 until 9:00 am 1/20

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00 pm...

Rochester School District to Host Fireside Chat with Superintendent Annie Azarloza on 2/2

Step into an evening of inspiration and insight at the Fireside Chat with Superintendent...

City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 1/21 for Ordinance Amendments and Infrastructure Projects

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

Watch: Public Works Committee – 1/16/25

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