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Stay Alert and Stay Safe: Rochester Police Warn Residents About New Scam Attempts

To help prevent members of our community from falling victim to scams, the Rochester Police want to share two scams that have been reported in the last 24 hours. PayPal scam – Someone deposited a penny—one cent—into a PayPal account, and someone posing as...
Community

Volunteers Needed for Traffic Control at Rochester’s Holiday Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to assist with traffic control for Rochester’s Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 7. Volunteers will be stationed along the parade route to help manage barricades, direct motorists, and provide information on alternative routes. Their support is...

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Rogue Goat Apprehended by Rochester Police near Highland Street

On the morning of Saturday, April 5, a Rochester Police Officer responded to the...
Public Safety

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department...
Fire Department

Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be...
Municipal

Equipment Upgrade May Cause Brief Service Interruption on 3/11

The City of Rochester will be replacing an end-of-life piece of equipment that supports...
Fire Department

Rochester Honors Fire Chief Dennis Dube for 27 Years of Service Ahead of Retirement on 3/15

On Tuesday, March 4, during the City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Don Hamann and...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Service at Annual Awards Presentation

During the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, February 5, Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...
Police Department

Rochester Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Walgreens

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:22 am, officers from the Rochester Police...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire; All Occupants Safe

On Tuesday, February 11, at 8:19 AM, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a...
Community

Free Community Skate and Charity Hockey Game at Rochester Ice Arena on 3/16

The public is invited to attend a free community skating event at the Rochester...
Public Safety

3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New Hampshire and Southern Maine

WMUR reports that an earthquake was felt across New Hampshire on Monday morning at...
Community

Communications Center, Police Department, Project Good Morning program Gather for Annual Holiday Breakfast

On December 23, the Communications Center, Police Department, and participants from the Project Good...
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Library

Rochester Public Library Teen Room: January Events & Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...
Municipal

City of Rochester Invites Residents to Weigh In on Federal CDBG Housing and Community Funding

Rochester’s Community Development Division is inviting residents to participate in a Community Development Block...
Municipal

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 12/28

Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will be hosting a community...
Podcast

LISTEN: Turning Blighted Buildings into Thriving Spaces, RSA 79-E Explained

In this episode, Matt sits down with Economic Development Director Michael Scala and Chief...

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