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REMINDER: Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School Torr’s Park, also known as “the triangle". Part of a nationwide celebration held throughout the United States, Rochester’s National Night Out aims to...

UPDATED: Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that four vehicles were involved, not three as previously reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that...

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Fire Fighters respond to structure fire at 208 Old Dover Road

On Sunday, January 22 at 1:26 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...

Downtown Snow Removal Parking Ban in effect 1/27, starting 10pm

Snow Removal parking ban is in effect as of 10 PM on Friday, January...

Citywide Parking Ban January 25, 2023

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION CITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT January 25, 2023 – January 26, 2023 A...

Eversource prepares for next wave of weather

On Tuesday, January 24, Eversource sent a push notification to its customers stating they...

Citywide parking ban in effect January 22, 2023 – January 23, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Sunday, January 22,...

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,...

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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

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The Franklin Gallery to Showcase (Un)Mask Pride Art Exhibit in August

The Seacoast LGBTQ History Project and The Franklin Gallery are thrilled to announce the...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 51st Annual Golf Tournement and Clambake

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...

Eversource promoting bill assistance as higher bills are driven by increased summer usage and upcoming August rate changes

With increased summer usage coinciding with upcoming August rate changes, Eversource is hosting a...