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Survey: City seeks public input for Severe Weather, Technological, and Human-Caused Hazards

The City of Rochester invites the public to complete a short survey that will help identify areas of concern raised by residents of Rochester as we update our Hazard Mitigation Plan.The survey includes questions about severe weather events, environmental issues, and transportation issues pertaining...

Police Department: Drug Take Back Day scheduled for 4/27

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their...

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Hurricane Lee serves as a ‘great reminder’ to be prepared for all types of weather

As Post Tropical Cyclone Lee moves north, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division...

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...

Police, Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) basic self-defense for women

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester NH Recreation & Arena are proud to host...

Emergency Services respond to two-vehicle accident with serious injuries

At approximately 7:40 pm on Saturday, August 19th, Rochester Police, Fire, and Frisbie EMS...

Police Department promotes several members, Andrew Swanberry to become Deputy Chief

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several supervisors resulting...

Rochester Fire Departement to host Free Car Seat Check and Installation event on 8/26

The Rochester Fire Department is partnering with Rochester Walmart to provide a Free Car...

Deputy Chief Jason Thomas announces retirement, effective 8/18

The Rochester Police Department is announcing the retirement of Deputy Chief, Jason Thomas, after...

Rochester Police pursue Travis Moseley, 23, for felony and misdemeanor crimes

On August 1, 2023, the Rochester Police Department was made aware of open warrants...

Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations

In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public...

Police Department seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award

Chief Gary Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting...

Motor vehicle strikes pregnant deer on Gonic Rd, Police send fawn to licensed rehabilitation

On Friday, June 30th, the Rochester Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident...

Several Police Cadets aged 14-20 graduate from the New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy

The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce that 8 Police Cadets recently graduated...

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Fish and Game: Complete Your Online Hunter Education Now with a Spring Field Day

If you need to complete a Hunter Education class, sign up today to reserve...

DPW to work on Pump Station at corner of Western Ave and First Street on 5/14-15

The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working at the...

Rochester Elks Members visit the NH Veterans Home for Bingo Night

Exalted Ruler Mark Guilmett and 11 Officers and Members of the Rochester Elks Lodge...