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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted, Rochester Fire Department Urges Caution

The New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has lifted the statewide prohibition on open burning and smoking in or near woodlands, effective October 29, 2025. According to the NH Forest Protection Bureau, recent rainfall, increased humidity, and improved soil moisture have significantly reduced the...
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Rochester Police Department Launches New Online Crime Mapping Tool

The Rochester Police Department is announcing a new crime mapping feature on its website, giving residents real-time access to information about criminal activity in the community. The new tool is part of the department's Crime Scene Intelligence (CSI) system, which provides CompStat analysis, crime mapping,...

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Fire Department: Burning Ban in Effect for Rochester Until Further Notice

BURNING BAN: Due to very high fire danger and drought conditions, no outside fires...
Community

REMINDER: Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30...
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UPDATED: Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...
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Rochester Police Investigate Deadly Crash on Rochester Hill Road

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie...
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Nominations Open for the Willis “Red” Hayes Community Ambassador Award

The Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH Patrol Officer Community...
Public Safety

Stay Cool: City Hall and Library Available as Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

With high heat and humidity in the forecast, the City of Rochester is reminding...
Community

Rochester’s National Night Out returns to Spaulding High School on 8/5

Rochester’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30...
Police Department

Berwick Man Injured After Motorcycle Collides With Trailer on Salmon Falls Road

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:09 a.m., Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and...
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NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins,...
Public Safety

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into...
Public Safety

Dangerous Heat Wave Incoming: Stay Safe with These Precautions

Public safety officials are reminding residents to use caution as hot and humid weather...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics...
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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...
Business

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...
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Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...
Municipal

Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

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