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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,...

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NH DHHS Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility, Vaccination Locations

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that individuals at...

Fire Department introduces two risk reduction programs to help residents

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce two risk reduction programs that aim...

Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters

According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in...

Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...

City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during high temps, Public Pool schedules available daily

With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester is...

Teen cyclist seriously injured, Police issue safety tips

On Friday, July 15th, around 10:30pm, Rochester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a...

Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations

In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...

Dennis Dube is the next Fire Chief for the City of Rochester

In a letter to staff on June 23rd, City Manager Blaine Cox announced that...

Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting air pollution concentrations to...

Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”

On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in...

Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety

At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student...

Dispatchers Khristine Bibeau and Michelle Kochanowicz awarded the Distinguished Unit Award

In the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Rochester Communications Center received...

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Watch: Public Works Committee – 1/16/25

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