Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Subscribe
Search
HomePublic Safety

Public Safety

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 to 8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School Torr’s Park, also known as “the triangle". Part of a nationwide celebration held throughout the United States, Rochester’s National Night Out aims to...
Police Department

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 EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that four vehicles were involved, not three as previously reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that...

Keep exploring

Police Department

Police make arrests for accident on Old Dover Road on 3/3/20

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Kyle Hendrickson, age 22, of Berwick...
Police Department

Police arrest Joshua McCarthy, multiple felony offenses

On Monday, December 7, 2020, Rochester Police arrested Joshua McCarthy, 33, of Rochester, charging...
Fire Department

RFD Chief receives NHCFO II designation

Rochester Fire Department Chief, Mark Klose, officially received the NHCFO II designation from the...
Police Department

Video: Lock your vehicle this holiday season

A message from the Rochester Police Department: https://youtu.be/KTR8AhvRg2c
Public Safety

Video: COVID-19 PSA from Frisbie Memorial Hospital

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McgJB12S18Y
Public Safety

Tri-City Mayors: Simple steps to stay safe and avoid COVID-19

The Tri-City Mayors of Rochester, Dover, and Somersworth would like to remind everyone to...
Community

Gov. Sununu: Masks required in all public spaces

On Thursday, November 19th, Governor Sununu imposed a statewide mask mandate in an effort...
Public Safety

Regional Hospitals: Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe Holiday

The following is an open letter to the public regarding COVID-19 and the upcoming...
Fire Department

Governor Sununu lifts ban on burning

Due to the extreme drought conditions in early October, Governor Sununu released an emergency...
Police Department

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10/24

DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 10AM to 2PM The...
Public Safety

Recreation Department reports positive COVID-19 case

The Rochester Recreation Department has been informed of a positive COVID-19 result connected to...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Closed For Non-Emergency Walk-in Services Until Further Notice

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Strafford County and the City of...
Load more

Latest articles

Community

“Cutting into Homelessness”: New Initiative Offers Interview-Ready Haircuts in Rochester

Todd Marsh, the City of Rochester Welfare Director, has announced the launch of "Cutting...
GovTV

Watch: Planning Board – 8/04/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...
Municipal

Public Works: Water Service Interruption on Rebekah Lane on 8/5

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting...
Municipal

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

The Rochester Post is operated by the Public Information and Community Engagement Office for the City of Rochester, New Hampshire. The purpose of the website is to serve as an aggregate for municipal press releases, community happenings, public meetings and hearings, and regional news from the State of NH. The posts are available to readers at no cost, with no required subscription. The mission of The Rochester Post is to raise awareness, make public information easily accessible, and to encourage Rochester citizens to get involved in their community and municipal government.

©2020-2025 City of Rochester, New Hampshire