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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, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Between June 1 and November 30, NOAA is forecasting a 60% chance of...

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 the 90s and high humidity later this weekend and into next week—air conditioners and fans will be working overtime in many homes and businesses. During the summer months, Eversource customers in...

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Red Cross offers FREE Virtual Preparedness Training

The Red Cross wants to help prepare families for emergencies. They have launched free virtual...

Citywide parking ban on Thursday night 2/18

CITYWIDE PARKING BAN-THURSDAY NIGHT-FEBRUARY 18, 2021SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATIONCITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECTFebruary 18,...

Overnight Downtown Parking Ban 2/3

DOWNTOWN PARKING BAN IN EFFECT - February 3, 2021 11PMSnow Removal parking ban is in...

Snow Emergency Declaration and Citywide Parking Ban Announced 2/1

CITY OF ROCHESTER, NHSNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATIONCITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECTOvernight February 1, 2021...

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

Dozens of first responders received COVID-19 vaccines during the first couple days of operations...

13 Vaccination Sites to Open for First Responders, Ambulatory Care Providers

Starting 12/29/2020, 13 sites across New Hampshire will open to begin vaccinating first responders...

Quick PSA: Clean the snow off your roof

Heavy rains are expected over the holiday weekend. The Rochester NH Fire Department recommends cleaning snow...

USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety Tips

Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers....

City Wide Parking Ban 12/17

A citywide parking ban is in effect as of:10 PM on THURSDAY, December 17, 2020 through8AM...

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Public Transit Changes Ahead: COAST Balances Budget, Rider Needs

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Azarloza Signs Settlement Agreement with Rochester School District

The Rochester School District and Superintendent Annie Azarloza have agreed to part ways, effective...

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...