Sunday, November 9, 2025
Subscribe
Search
HomePublic Safety

Public Safety

Fire Department

Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on open burning and smoking in or near woodlands, effective October 29, 2025. According to the NH Forest Protection Bureau, recent rainfall, increased humidity, and improved soil moisture have significantly reduced the...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website, giving residents real-time access to information about criminal activity in the community. The new tool is part of the department's Crime Scene Intelligence (CSI) system, which provides CompStat analysis, crime mapping,...

Keep exploring

Police Department

Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car

On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner...
Police Department

Police arrest Haydee Rivera-Nadeau, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder

On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:44 AM, the Rochester Police, Rochester Fire Department,...
Police Department

Officer Aidan Birmingham graduates from the 191st New Hampshire Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to report that Officer Aidan Birmingham recently graduated...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Announces Upcoming R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Program for Women

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Basic...
Police Department

Nicole Rodler recognized for her contributions as a member of the Juvenile Justice Transformation Team

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that Nicole Rodler, Juvenile Division Coordinator,...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department promotes Nicholas Alexander to Sergeant

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Nicholas Alexander...
Fire Department

Volunteers install 179 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event

Last weekend, 60 American Red Cross of Northern New England volunteers installed 179 free...
Public Safety

Rochester Middle School closed due to bomb threat, investigation ongoing

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, the Rochester Police Department was notified...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration to host Drug Take Back Day 4/22

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public...
Police Department

Emergency services respond to rollover on RT. 11, driver transported to Frisbie Memorial Hospital

At 10:20 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of...
Fire Department

Fire Department responds to building fire at 35 Pine Street, no reported injuries

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:07 PM the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...
Fire Department

Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event on 4/15

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
Load more

Latest articles

Arts & Culture

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...
GovTV

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...
Municipal

Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

The Rochester Post is operated by the Public Information and Community Engagement Office for the City of Rochester, New Hampshire. The purpose of the website is to serve as an aggregate for municipal press releases, community happenings, public meetings and hearings, and regional news from the State of NH. The posts are available to readers at no cost, with no required subscription. The mission of The Rochester Post is to raise awareness, make public information easily accessible, and to encourage Rochester citizens to get involved in their community and municipal government.

©2020-2025 City of Rochester, New Hampshire