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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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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...
Public Safety

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,...
Public Safety

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,...
Fire Department

Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street

On February 28, 2023, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a...
Public Safety

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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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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