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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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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...
Fire Department

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...
Public Safety

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...
Public Safety

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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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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