Public Safety
Citywide Parking Ban starts Wednesday, February 22 at 9pm
A citywide parking ban is in effect as of 9pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 through 8am on Thursday, February…
Updated: Rail repair to cause temporary road detour on Portland Street, near Windjammers Restaurant
Due to rail repair work, the City of Rochester is notifying residents and motorists that Portland Street will be closed…
Updated: Sergeant Carl Root named 2023 Law Enforcement Partner of the Year
The New Hampshire Retail Association is proud to recognize two deserving leaders with their prestigious annual awards. Senator Birdsell, representing…
Emergency Services respond to rollover vehicle collision on Milton Road
On Saturday, February 11th, at approximately 12:30 am, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to a report of a…
Police respond to vehicle collision on Haven Hill Rd.
On the evening of Friday, February 17th, Rochester Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Haven…
Just In: Water Main Break in the area of Nola Avenue
At approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, February 16th, the Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting off the water…
RPD recognizes Officer of The Year, Civilian Support Person of the Year, and Chief Blair Memorial Award recipient
During the Police Commission meeting on February 1st, Chief Gary Boudreau introduced new hires, performed the oath of office, and…
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 168 Four Rod Road for a…
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 The Alarm’, an event to assist…
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 activation from January 31 to February…
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 208 Old Dover Road for a…
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 27, 2023 through 8 AM on…