State of NH
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site
It’s National Wild Turtle Week and in New Hampshire it is also the beginning of turtle nesting season, when these shelled reptiles move from wetlands and vernal pools to their upland nesting sites. Nesting season lasts from mid-May into early July, reaching maximum intensity...
Community
Field of Honor pays tribute to Veterans, 550 American flags to be displayed at Rochester Common
Vouchers for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and feeding veterans, is proud...
Community
Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce that it will be hosting a...
Education
Spaulding High School students to assist with refurbishing World War II Honor Roll
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Center students...
State of NH
State of NH seeks input for NH Code of Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Management
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division (NHDES) is hosting an...
Community
Public Works, Waste Management hail Household Hazardous Waste Day a success
On Saturday, May 20th, the Department of Public Works collaborated with Waste Management to...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day
Municipal Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial...
Community
Frisbie Memorial Hospital Showcases Newly Renovated Operating Room Suite Following Devastating Flood
On Friday, May 19th, Frisbie Memorial Hospital invited city officials, including Mayor Paul Callaghan,...
Community
Founder of ‘End 68 Hours of Hunger’ Honored by Rochester Rotary Club with Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
On Monday, May 15th, the Rochester Rotary Club awarded the Paul Harris Fellow recognition...
State of NH
NH Attorney General Formella Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for allegedly initiating and facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of people and...
Municipal
Education
Spaulding High School students to assist with refurbishing World War II Honor Roll
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Center students in the Manufacturing and Millwork pathway will collaborate with the...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day
Municipal Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Rochester Public Library and Recreation Department will also...
Education
Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 Awards four $1,200 Scholarships to Spaulding High School Seniors
During the Spaulding High School Awards Night on Wednesday, May 17th, the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 awarded four $1,200.00 scholarships to deserving seniors.The scholarship...
Police Department
Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass
Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed her Field Training and received her RPD collar brass. The...
Education
Now is the time to register your child for Kindergarten if you haven’t already
The Rochester School Department is reminding parents and guardians to ensure their child is registered for Kindergarten as soon as possible. With classrooms quickly...
Municipal
Deadline Approaching for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for projects that relate to Public Facilities/Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation projects...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 5/18/23
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 5/18/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Main Street – Deck Project Presentation,...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 5/17/23
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 5/17/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Road, Flashing Lights and Raised Table...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 5/16/23
VIDEO: City Council - 5/16/23. Public Hearing - several items, including the FY24 proposed budget. Please see the agenda...
Police Department
Rochester Police partner with Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Course for Women
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Self-Defense Course for women. The two-day course will take...
Police Department
Haydee Rivera-Nadeau transported back to NH, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder.
On May 11, 2023, Haydee Rivera-Nadeau was transported from North Carolina to New Hampshire to face charges of First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault,...
Municipal
Downtown Architectural and Public Art Walking Tour planned for 5/17, open to public
The Arts & Culture Commission and Historic District Commission will be hosting an Architectural and Public Art Walking Tour on Wednesday, May 17th, at...
Municipal
Several Public Hearings planned for 5/16 City Council Workshop, public participation encouraged
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, City Council will hold several public hearings before the regular workshop meeting, starting at 6 pm in Council Chambers...
Police Department
Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car
On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner of Portland Street and Signal Street for a report of...
Municipal
Community Input needed to Update Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters
The City of Rochester is seeking public input to update the Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters of its Master Plan. Input...
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State of NH
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site
It’s National Wild Turtle Week and in New Hampshire it is also the beginning...
State of NH
NH Attorney General Formella Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does...
Community
Field of Honor pays tribute to Veterans, 550 American flags to be displayed at Rochester Common
Vouchers for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and feeding veterans, is proud...
Community
Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce that it will be hosting a...
Education
Spaulding High School students to assist with refurbishing World War II Honor Roll
Superintendent Kyle Repucci is pleased to share that R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Center students...
State of NH
State of NH seeks input for NH Code of Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Management
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division (NHDES) is hosting an...
Community
Public Works, Waste Management hail Household Hazardous Waste Day a success
On Saturday, May 20th, the Department of Public Works collaborated with Waste Management to...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day
Municipal Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial...
Community
Frisbie Memorial Hospital Showcases Newly Renovated Operating Room Suite Following Devastating Flood
On Friday, May 19th, Frisbie Memorial Hospital invited city officials, including Mayor Paul Callaghan,...
Community
Founder of ‘End 68 Hours of Hunger’ Honored by Rochester Rotary Club with Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
On Monday, May 15th, the Rochester Rotary Club awarded the Paul Harris Fellow recognition...
Community
CAPSC honors COAST, longtime family advocate during annual breakfast celebration
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) honored a valuable community partner and one...
State of NH
NH Tourism Officials Projecting 4.3 Million Travelers to Visit This Summer, spending expected to reach $2.35 billion
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) is...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Issues Statement on Marijuana Legalization
On May 12th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement on the future of...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 5/18/23
VIDEO: Public Works & Buildings Committee - 5/18/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Main...
Education
Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 Awards four $1,200 Scholarships to Spaulding High School Seniors
During the Spaulding High School Awards Night on Wednesday, May 17th, the Rochester Elks...
Community
Rochester Rotary Club receives District Grant to Create Green Space at Waypoint Center
The Rochester Rotary Club is delighted to announce the establishment of a new green...
State of NH
New Hampshire Marks the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
May 11, 2023, marked the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)....
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 5/17/23
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 5/17/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Salmon Falls Road,...
Community
Recreation Department Partners with Legal Experts to Host Presentation on Elder Financial Exploitation
The Rochester Recreation Department is collaborating with New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Justice in Aging...
Community
COAST Bus System to Resume Nearly All Saturday Services, starting 5/20
The region’s public transit system will resume nearly all Saturday services on its bus...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 5/16/23
VIDEO: City Council - 5/16/23. Public Hearing - several items, including the FY24 proposed...
Police Department
Officer Katelyn Mills Successfully Completes Field Training and Receives RPD Collar Brass
Officer Katelyn Mills, a New Hampshire native hailing from the Lakes Region, recently completed...
Education
Now is the time to register your child for Kindergarten if you haven’t already
The Rochester School Department is reminding parents and guardians to ensure their child is...
Business
MVSB Continues Support of Therapeutic Gardening Program at Monarch School of New England
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to continue its support of the Monarch...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 5/15/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/15/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 7 Amarosa...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester School Board – 5/11/23
VIDEO: Rochester School Board - 5/11/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5/10/23
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 5/10/23. Agenda items included several applications for variance.
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Library
Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention Basics: Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraudulent Activities
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a special presentation on Cybersecurity &...
Municipal
Deadline Approaching for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for...
Business
Eversource, Meredith Village Savings Bank underwrite Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Celebration
Eversource and Meredith Village Savings Bank will be underwriting the Greater Rochester Chamber of...
Public Safety
Haydee Rivera-Nadeau Arrested for Second Degree Murder for the Death of Lisa Rocheleau
Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau...
Public Safety
Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for 5/20, Waste Management Drop-off Center CLOSED All Day
The Department of Public Works will be hosting Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday,...
Police Department
Rochester Police partner with Recreation Dept. to host R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Course for Women
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)...
State of NH
Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking This Spring
Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors as wildlife...
State of NH
Just out of Town: Prescribed Burn Planned for Blue Job State Forest to Improve Wildlife Habitat
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the New Hampshire Department of Natural and...
State of NH
Got Bats? Participate in the NH Bat Counts Project
Wildlife biologists need help from volunteers who have bats in their barn or other...
Police Department
Haydee Rivera-Nadeau transported back to NH, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder.
On May 11, 2023, Haydee Rivera-Nadeau was transported from North Carolina to New Hampshire...
Municipal
Downtown Architectural and Public Art Walking Tour planned for 5/17, open to public
The Arts & Culture Commission and Historic District Commission will be hosting an Architectural...
State of NH
Update on Chronic Wasting Disease in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s white-tailed deer population has once again demonstrated no evidence of chronic wasting...
Municipal
Several Public Hearings planned for 5/16 City Council Workshop, public participation encouraged
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, City Council will hold several public hearings before the...
Police Department
Bicyclist Rides Through Busy Intersection Without Stopping, Gets Struck By Car
On May 9, 2023, at approximately 3 pm, Rochester Police responded to the corner...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council 5/9/23 – Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop)
VIDEO: City Council - Budget Workshop (Committee of the Whole Budget Workshop). Agenda items...
Municipal
Community Input needed to Update Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters
The City of Rochester is seeking public input to update the Natural Resource and...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Anniversary Event Recognizes Donors and Award Recipients
Cornerstone VNA, your local nonprofit home health provider, celebrated their donors, 2023 Cornerstone Awardees,...
State of NH
Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advises consumers to check...
Education
Spaulding High School Softball Field Renamed to Honor Longtime Coach and Educator Sheila Colson
The softball field at Spaulding High School was recently dedicated to longtime coach and...
Business
Chamber of Commerces offering a chance to win a Harley-Davidson or $10k
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for its annual Chamber Raffle....
State of NH
NH 911 Encourages AED Registration, Announces Initiative To Make Registering Easier Than Ever
The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC) proudly...
Municipal
WATCH: City Council holds FY24 budget retreat, public hearings to follow
On Friday, May 5th, 2023, City Council held an all-day FY24 Budget Retreat at...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan recognizes important work of City Clerk’s Office, reads proclamation
During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
Community
Cornerstone VNA Achieves We Honor Veterans Partner Level 5
Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care provider, is proud to announce...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 5/3/23
VIDEO: Police Commission - 5/3/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Old Business, New Business:...
Municipal
Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests
The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets...
Municipal
Mayor Callaghan proclaims May 21–27, 2023 as Public Works Week
During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
Community
Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, 5/6 in Downtown Rochester
The biggest Free Comic Book Day Festival is back and bigger than ever! On...
Police Department
Police arrest Haydee Rivera-Nadeau, charged with First and Second Degree Assault, Attempted Second Degree Murder
On May 1, 2023, at approximately 11:44 AM, the Rochester Police, Rochester Fire Department,...
Arts & Culture
Franklin Gallery to showcase works by local photographer Jared Plante
The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 North Main Street in Rochester, will...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 5/2/23
VIDEO: City Council - 5/2/23. Agenda items included: Resignation: Blaine Cox – City Manager,...
Municipal
Katie Ambrose to succeed Blaine Cox as next City Manager, effective 7/3
On Tuesday, May 2nd, City Council announced that the current Deputy City Manager and...
Police Department
Officer Aidan Birmingham graduates from the 191st New Hampshire Police Academy
The Rochester Police Department is proud to report that Officer Aidan Birmingham recently graduated...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 5/1/23
VIDEO: Planning Board - 5/1/23. Agenda items included: Public comment, New Applications: 4-Lot Subdivision,...
GovTV
WATCH: Rochester Rewind (April 2023)
Meeting Highlights from the Rochester Government ChannelIncludes links to video and agenda.Planning Board 4/3/23Agenda...
Community
Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 29, 2023
The Rochester Veterans Council is proud to announce that it will be hosting a...
Arts & Culture
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Primo Cubano at the Rochester Opera House
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Latin music and salsa dancing with Primo...
Community
SHARE Fund to host a “Fun-Raiser” Event to Benefit Neighbors in Need
The SHARE Fund is excited to announce Putt For Hunger, a fundraising event on...
Police Department
Rochester Police Department Announces Upcoming R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Program for Women
The Rochester Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Basic...
Community
Cornerstone VNA to host FREE in-person caregiver event on 5/18
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the 7th...
Municipal
City Chat with Mayor Callaghan to return on June 2, 2023
Due to the annual City Budget Retreat, City Chat will be canceled for the...
Community
Volunteers come together for successful spring cleaning event
On Saturday, April 22nd, Rochester Main Street and the Rochester Recreation Department hosted Rochester...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to outgoing Rochester CIO Sonja Gonzalez
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk with outgoing IT Director Sonja Gonzalez about...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to present By & By, a series of illustrated works by Nate Twombly
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “By & By”, an...
Arts & Culture
RMFA to present original works by Kristy Cavaretta in the Carnegie Gallery
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Milk & Cookies”, an...
Community
Vouchers for Veterans gearing up to honor Veterans at Rochester Common, flag sponsorships available
Vouchers for Veterans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and feeding veterans, is proud...
Downtown
City Officials tour downtown construction site, Mayor calls it a win-win for residents and businesses
Recently, a group of city officials visited 45/55 North Main Street, the site of...
Podcast
LISTEN: City Manager reveals Annual Budget for FY24, what it means for taxpayers
In this episode, Matt talks to Deputy City Manager and Finance Director Katie Ambrose...