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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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Overnight Downtown Parking Ban 2/3

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

Snow Emergency Declaration and Citywide Parking Ban Announced 2/1

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

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

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

Willand Warming Center announces upcoming Cold-Weather Activation

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

Video: Rochester Fire Chief receives COVID-19 vaccination

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

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...
Public Safety

Quick PSA: Clean the snow off your roof

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

USDA: Leftovers and Food Safety Tips

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

City Wide Parking Ban 12/17

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

Trash & Recycle Service is canceled Due to Storm, 12/17/2020

Thursday, December 17, 2020TRASH & RECYCLE SERVICE CANCELED DUE TO STORMWaste Management of NH has...
Public Safety

City Wide Parking Ban, 12/16

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATIONCITYWIDE WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECTOvernight December 16, 2020 – December 17,...
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Municipal

City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Historical Society to Host Railroad Talk on 11/13

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on the city’s railroad history on...
Arts & Culture

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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