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Project Good Morning Participants Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On Tuesday, December 16th, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning (PGM) program met at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast, which has been generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years. Thank...
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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...

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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Downtown Parking Ban starts MIDNIGHT 3/9

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 12 am on Thursday, March 9,...
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Bridge on Green Hill Road to receive maintenance, detours planned

Starting March 20th, the bridge on Green Hill Road will be temporarily closed for...
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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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Downtown Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on March 6, 2023,...
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Citywide Parking Ban Starts at 11 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from 11 pm on Friday, March 3,...
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Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street

On February 28, 2023, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a...
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Citywide Parking Ban starts 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A citywide parking ban is in effect from 11:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28,...
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Gonic Post Office struck by motorist, closed until further notice

On February 24th, the Gonic Post Office, located at 49 Pickering Road, was struck...
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Citywide Parking Ban starts Wednesday, February 22 at 9pm

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Wednesday, February 22,...
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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...
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East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...
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Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

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City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...

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