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Willand Warming Center Open During Extreme Cold

A message from the Willand Warming Center: The Willand Warming Center has been activated for the following dates and times: Thursday, January 22nd: 4 PM - Monday, 9 AM Friday, January 23rd: ALL DAY  - Monday - 9 AM Saturday, January 24th: ALL DAY -...

Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Winter Conditions

Extreme cold winter weather is expected this weekend across New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, including dressing in warm layers, limiting time outdoors, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Cold conditions can increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia,...

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Police arrest Joshua McCarthy, multiple felony offenses

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

RFD Chief receives NHCFO II designation

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

Video: Lock your vehicle this holiday season

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

Video: COVID-19 PSA from Frisbie Memorial Hospital

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

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...

Gov. Sununu: Masks required in all public spaces

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

Regional Hospitals: Rethink Thanksgiving for a COVID-Safe Holiday

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

Governor Sununu lifts ban on burning

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

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...

Recreation Department reports positive COVID-19 case

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

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...

City Manager: Letter to the Community Regarding COVID-19

To the residents of Rochester, I want to personally thank you for all the hard...

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City of Rochester Finalizes Development Agreement for 16 Bridge Street Redevelopment Project

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the successful closing and execution of...

City of Rochester: Thank You Rochester Residents for Clearing Hydrants After Snowstorms

Dear Residents of Rochester, On behalf of the City of Rochester and the Water Department,...

New Date Announced: Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common February 21

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...

Watch: Planning Board – 2/2/26

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