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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the area of Highland Street in East Rochester for a report of a goat on the loose. It was reported that the goat may have been hit by a vehicle and injured....
Public Safety

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. You...

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Police investigating recent downtown vandalism

The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating several cases of tag vandalism on Wallace...
Public Safety

Multiple emergency agencies honored for saving mother and newborn twins

On the morning of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Rochester emergency companies were dispatched to...
Police Department

Drug Take Back Day 4/30

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...
Fire Department

City of Rochester accepting applications for Fire Chief

The City of Rochester is seeking a new Fire Chief, following Mark Klose's retirement...
Police Department

Police Department hosting Job Fair 2/19

The Rochester Police Department will be hosting a Job Fair from 1-3pm on Saturday,...
Municipal

Heavy snow ahead, City reminds motorists about Parking Bans

With heavy snow forecasted this weekend, the City of Rochester is reminding motorists about...
Downtown

Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

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

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 Department

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...
Public Safety

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...
Police Department

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...
Public Safety

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,...
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Community

City Manager Presents Proposed FY2026 Budget, $337,280 Below Tax Cap

On April 15, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital...
Municipal

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water on Meadow Lane on 4/17

On Thursday, April 17, Public Works will temporarily shut off water service for 9–42...
GovTV

Watch: City Council – 4/15/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packets page Public...
Municipal

Public Works to close portion of Winter St. for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/16

On Wednesday, April 16, Public Works will temporarily close Winter Street from Rockingham Electric...

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