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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 Service Award, also known as the “Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award.” The nomination period is open until Friday, August 1, 2025. The history and criteria for this award are outlined below: Willis...
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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 residents that City Hall and the Rochester Library are designated cooling locations. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Public Library is open Monday...

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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...
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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...
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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...
Fire Department

Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be...
Municipal

Equipment Upgrade May Cause Brief Service Interruption on 3/11

The City of Rochester will be replacing an end-of-life piece of equipment that supports...
Fire Department

Rochester Honors Fire Chief Dennis Dube for 27 Years of Service Ahead of Retirement on 3/15

On Tuesday, March 4, during the City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Don Hamann and...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Awards Presentation

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 5, Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...
Police Department

Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire; All Occupants Safe

On Tuesday, February 11, at 8:19 AM, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Public Safety

3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Hampshire and Southern Maine

WMUR reports that an earthquake was felt across New Hampshire on Monday morning at...
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Library

Rochester Public Library Offers Mindfulness Workshop to Promote Better Sleep

The Rochester Public Library invites community members to attend Restful Nights: A Mindfulness-Based Sleep...
Podcast

LISTEN: Is Your Family Ready? Create a Home Fire Escape Plan Today

Children regularly practice fire drills at school, but many families overlook planning at home,...
Podcast

LISTEN: Interim Superintendent Jared Fulgoni introduces himself to City Council

In this episode, hear Interim Superintendent Jared Fulgoni introduce himself to City Council on...
Police Department

Nominations Open for the Willis “Red” Hayes Community Ambassador Award

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

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