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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...
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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,...

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Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship

The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of...
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Citywide Parking Ban starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 8 pm on Tuesday, March 14,...
Fire Department

Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely

At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report...
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NH 911 advises motorists to take it slow on the roads, stay home if you can

From New Hampshire 911: Many are waking up to varying amounts of snow across New...
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Eversource warns of a major storm to impact New England region

In case you missed it, Eversource sent an emergency text alert warning customers of...
Public Safety

COAST Bus: Service Curtailment Notice for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Due to the winter storm that will arrive overnight and result in a high...
Police Department

Police investigating hit-and-run incident, pedestrian struck on South Main Street

At approximately 6:30 pm on March 9th, 2023, the Rochester Police Department began investigating...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department accepting applications for 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Rochester Police Department will be holding its 9th annual Citizen’s Police Academy starting...
Public Safety

Citywide Parking Ban starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Monday, March 13,...
Public Safety

Downtown Parking Ban starts MIDNIGHT 3/9

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 12 am on Thursday, March 9,...
Public Safety

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...
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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...
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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,...

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