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Communications Center, Police Department, Project Good Morning program Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On December 23, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good Morning (PGM) program gathered at Granite Steak and Grill for their annual holiday breakfast. This event, generously donated and prepared by Granite Steak and Grill for the past few years,...

Get Notified: Receive Willand Warming Center Activations via Text

If you want to receive texts when the Willand Warming Center of Strafford County is activated, or get information on other important Willand events, text "YES" to 1-316-202-7105.

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Citywide parking ban on Thursday night 2/18

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Overnight Downtown Parking Ban 2/3

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Snow Emergency Declaration and Citywide Parking Ban Announced 2/1

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Life-threatening cold weather predicted, Warming Center to open 1/28

The Emergency Management Directors of Dover, Rochester, and Somersworth are activating the Strafford County...

Willand Warming Center responds to list of ‘frequently asked questions’

The Willand Warming Center, which serves the Rochester, Somersworth, and Dover communities, has released...

Willand Warming Center announces upcoming Cold-Weather Activation

The Willand Warming Center, located at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth, is announcing an...

Video: Rochester Fire Chief receives COVID-19 vaccination

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Quick PSA: Clean the snow off your roof

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 1/21 for Ordinance Amendments and Infrastructure Projects

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