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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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Police Chief Paul Toussaint announces retirement and succession 

After more than 25 years of service, Rochester Police Chief, Paul Toussaint, is officially...

City Staff propose program for repeated mental health/substance misuse calls

In a presentation to City Council on October 19, City staff requested consideration for...

Police arrest Joyce Howard for hit and run of Matthew Lefebvre

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Rochester Police arrested Joyce Howard, 69, of McDuffee St...

Rochester Police: Drug Take-Back Day on 10/23 (10am-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health...

Cornerstone VNA to offer Public Drive-Through Flu Clinic October 22

Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to offer the community a drive-through flu clinic...

Rochester to ‘Paint the City Blue’ on 9/18

Rochester will show its appreciation for law enforcement and ‘Paint the City Blue’ on...

Rochester Fire Chief remembers 9/11 on the 20th anniversary

September marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and two decades later, the memories remain...

State Urges Preparedness Ahead of Possible Storm Impact

Today, Governor Chris Sununu provided the following update on Tropical Storm Henri, which is...

Hight temps ahead: Cooling centers located in City Hall and Library

The City of Rochester is offering two Summer Cooling Centers as temperatures are projected...

Police Department seeks nominations for the Patrol Officer Community Service Award

Chief Paul R. Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...

Rochester Police Department hiring full-time officers

The Rochester Police Department is currently hiring certified and non-certified police officers. If not already...

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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...