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Willand Warming Center to Open for 2024-2025 Winter Season

The Tri-Cities of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth, in partnership with Strafford County, will reopen the Willand Warming Center located at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth for the 2024-2025 winter season. The center provides emergency shelter during extreme cold weather conditions to safeguard unsheltered and...

NH DHHS Provides Tips to Help Residents Protect Themselves Against the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is providing steps Granite Staters can take to protect themselves and their loved ones from severe illness due to flu and other respiratory viruses this fall and winter. Immunizations to prevent the flu, Respiratory...

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Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

Earlier this month, Public Works installed a second reflective flashing beacon at a crosswalk...

Temporary Warming Centers open at City Hall and Public Library

The blast of arctic air that moved into the region is prompting the City...

Police Commission swears in Jason Thomas as Deputy Chief, promotes others

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 5, Jason Thomas was officially sworn...

Emergency services respond to serious head-on collision on North Main St.

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, at approximately 10:34 am, Emergency Services responded to the...

Take a look: Changing of the Guard Ceremony held on 12/30

After more than 25 years of service, Chief Paul Toussaint announced his retirement in...

State of NH opens vaccination site at Spaulding Commons, near Planet Fitness

The State of NH has contracted On-site Medical Services to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters,...

State of NH offering free at-home COVID-19 PCR Tests

New Hampshire and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva...

Changing of the Guard Ceremony scheduled for 12/30

In November, after more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief Paul Toussaint...

FYI: Winter Parking Bans, Snow Removal and Ice Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6exweUnmZT8&ab_channel=CityofRochester%2CNH Snow and ice can create difficulties for residents, businesses, and travelers.  Please keep in...

Police Department, Project Good Morning members meet for annual breakfast

On Monday, December 13, participants from the Rochester Police Department’s Project Good Morning program...

Police Commission recognizes Lisa Stanley, promotes Williams-Hurley to Sergeant, swears in new hires

The Rochester Police Commission met on December 1st to swear in new officers, promote...

Local Health Officials urge vaccinations as holiday gathering season approaches

Local health professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the uptick in COVID-related illness and...

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Rochester Public Library to host ‘Holiday Bows 101’ Workshop on 12/3

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a "Holiday Bows 101" workshop on...

State of NH: Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend is February 28 to March 2, 2025

As foliage season ends across much of the Granite State, it's time for snowmobile...

NH Care Connections to Host Community Event at Frisbie Memorial Hospital on 11/20

NH Care Connections is inviting local organizations and community members to an in-person event...

Affidavit Ballot Verification Counting Session for Ward 3 and Ward 6 Set for 11/19

NOTICE TO VOTERS Office of the City Clerk 31 Wakefield Street, Room 105 Rochester, NH RSA 659:23-a Affidavit...