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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on open burning and smoking in or near woodlands, effective October 29, 2025. According to the NH Forest Protection Bureau, recent rainfall, increased humidity, and improved soil moisture have significantly reduced the...
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Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website, giving residents real-time access to information about criminal activity in the community. The new tool is part of the department's Crime Scene Intelligence (CSI) system, which provides CompStat analysis, crime mapping,...

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Fire Department responds to building fire at 168 Four Rod Road

On Sunday, February 5 at 10:09 am, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...
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Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...
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What to do if you need warmth during extreme cold temps

With extremely cold temperatures predicted, the Warming Center of Strafford County will be in...
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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...
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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...
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Citywide Parking Ban January 25, 2023

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION CITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT January 25, 2023 – January 26, 2023 A...
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Eversource prepares for next wave of weather

On Tuesday, January 24, Eversource sent a push notification to its customers stating they...
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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,...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...
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Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...
Municipal

Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

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