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Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics Torch Run, carrying the torch from the Farmington town line to the Somersworth town line, a challenging 8-mile stretch. According to a social media post from the Rochester Police Department, runners...
State of NH

Eversource Launches Educational Guide on Reptiles and Amphibians in Power Line Corridors

Power line corridors are home not only to critical infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable...
Municipal

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 6/29

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

Golfers Brave the Elements to Drive Opportunity for Students at Monarch School of New England

Unfazed by chilly temperatures and intermittent rain, more than 120 golfers teed off at...
Recreation

Rochester Recreation Department Offering Summer Indoor Lacrosse Program

This summer, the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to offer a six-week indoor lacrosse...
Downtown

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting...
Education

Students and Local Leaders Bridge Divides in Powerful Civic Dialogue at Spaulding High School’s “Bridge the Gap” Event

On May 13, Spaulding High School became the epicenter of powerful civic conversation as...
State of NH

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Warns Public to be Diligent Amidst Reports of Quit Claim Deed Fraud

Attorney General John M. Formella Urges Real Estate Owners to Be Vigilant Amid Reports...
Arts & Culture

Mark Your Calendars: Lilac Family Fun Festival Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...
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Watch: School Board – 6/12/25

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Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 6/11/25

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Watch: Finance Committee – 06/10/25

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Police Department

Rochester Police Department Runs for a Cause: Supporting Special Olympics

Recently, members of the Rochester Police Department participated in the New Hampshire Special Olympics...
State of NH

Eversource Launches Educational Guide on Reptiles and Amphibians in Power Line Corridors

Power line corridors are home not only to critical infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable...
GovTV

Watch: School Board – 6/12/25

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

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 6/29

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

Golfers Brave the Elements to Drive Opportunity for Students at Monarch School of New England

Unfazed by chilly temperatures and intermittent rain, more than 120 golfers teed off at...
Recreation

Rochester Recreation Department Offering Summer Indoor Lacrosse Program

This summer, the Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to offer a six-week indoor lacrosse...
GovTV

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 6/11/25

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

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting...
Education

Students and Local Leaders Bridge Divides in Powerful Civic Dialogue at Spaulding High School’s “Bridge the Gap” Event

On May 13, Spaulding High School became the epicenter of powerful civic conversation as...
State of NH

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Warns Public to be Diligent Amidst Reports of Quit Claim Deed Fraud

Attorney General John M. Formella Urges Real Estate Owners to Be Vigilant Amid Reports...
GovTV

Watch: Finance Committee – 06/10/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live...
Arts & Culture

Mark Your Calendars: Lilac Family Fun Festival Returns 7/12

The City of Rochester invites the community to the Lilac Family Fun Festival, a...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘Borrowed Time’ by Kate Knox

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce Borrowed Time, an art...
Business

Return To Roots to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on 6/17

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Return To Roots...
Community

Cornerstone VNA Receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation

On April 15th, 2025, Cornerstone VNA was designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW)....
Downtown

Seeking Vendors: Rochester PRIDE 2025 Event Set for 8/2 in Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street recently announced that Rochester PRIDE will return on Saturday, August 2,...
Public Safety

Beat The Heat: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Releases Summer Safety Tip Sheet

Summer is short in the Lakes Region and along the Seacoast, and many people...
Municipal

Public Works to Replace Water Main on Stanley Street on 6/9

The Department of Public Works will be replacing a water main on Stanley Street...
Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services...
State of NH

Governor Kelly Ayotte: Sanctuary Cities Banned in New Hampshire

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 511 and Senate Bill...
Community

Secretary of State Launches Contest for Official Heirloom Marriage Certificate Design

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan has announced the launch of a new contest...
GovTV

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 6/05/25

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GovTV

Watch: Police Commission – 6/4/25

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Education

Spaulding High School Announces Top 10 Students for the Class of 2025

Spaulding High School is pleased to announce the Top 10 students for the Class...
Arts & Culture

Rochester NH History Podcast: A Hall of Fame Legacy Cut Short, Remembering Edmund Breton

This episode of the Rochester History Podcast highlights the legacy of Edmund Breton, one...
Arts & Culture

90’s Throwback: Everclear to perform at the Rochester Opera House on 8/10

Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, is set...
Municipal

Rochester City Council Adopts FY26 Budget $931K Below Tax Cap; First-Issue Tax Bills Expected June 16

On Tuesday, June 3, Rochester City Council adopted the FY26 operating budgets for the...
Community

UPDATED: ‘Wings & Wheels’ at Skyhaven Airport Rescheduled to 7/12

Flight4cf is excited to announce the return of Wings & Wheels at Skyhaven Airport...
Community

Local Nonprofit Urges Community to Support Year-Round Food Donations to Help People in Need

Gather, a Seacoast-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger, is calling on local businesses...
Community

Support People In Need: “Putt 4 Hunger” returns on 6/21

The SHARE Fund is pleased to announce the return of “Putt 4 Hunger” on...
GovTV

Watch: City Council – 6/03/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet page Public...
Police Department

Rochester Police Department Reminds Motorists and Cyclists to Share the Road Safely

As we enter the warmer months, more cyclists are taking to the roads. The...
Arts & Culture

The Greater Rochester Camera Club 2024 Summer Show at The Franklin Gallery

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...
State of NH

Regional Event: Special Olympics New Hampshire State Summer Games

This Friday, more than 600 Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH) athletes will begin participating...
GovTV

Watch: Planning Board – 6/02/25

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Education

Rochester Hosts Successful 2025 New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival & Science Fair

The City of Rochester is pleased to share highlights from the 2025 New Hampshire...
Community

COAST Receives $50,000 Grant from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Funds to Support Capacity Building Efforts

Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, has received a $50,000...
Arts & Culture

All the Silver and Gold: A Vivid Exploration of Color, Memory, and Music at Rochester MFA

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce All the Silver and Gold,...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Opera House presents Comedian Juston McKinney on 6/14

Comedian Juston McKinney is set to perform at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, June...
Community

Hope on Haven Hill Hosts Successful Community Outreach Event

Hope on Haven Hill hosted a community outreach event on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from...
Municipal

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for 5/31

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30 AM...
Arts & Culture

Rochester Opera House presents Strafford Wind Symphony on 6/1

The Strafford Wind Symphony is set to perform at the Rochester Opera House on...
Municipal

Help Shape the Future of GovTV: Take the 2025 Community Engagement Survey

The City of Rochester invites residents to participate in the 2025 GovTV Community Engagement...
Education

Alumni Reunite to Celebrate the Legacy of William Allen School

Recently, a steady stream of smiles, laughter, and heartfelt memories flowed through the halls...
State of NH

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire

As you make plans this summer to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or...
Municipal

Municipal Offices CLOSED for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...
Community

Green Grass & Clear Water: Water-Quality-Friendly Lawn Care and Fertilizer Recommendations for Northern New England

According to a recent survey, it’s likely that you and your neighbors believe having...
State of NH

NH Fish and Game: Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire Is Saturday, June 7

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. On...
State of NH

Governor Ayotte Announces Return of Super 603 Days; Granite Staters Invited to Submit Ideas for Things to Do

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced the return of Super 603 Days...
Municipal

WATCH: Veterans Council Member Briefs City Council on Memorial Day Plans

During the City Council Workshop on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Mayor Paul Callaghan welcomed...
State of NH

New Hampshire to Celebrate 50 Years of the First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary Law on 5/27

New Hampshire Secretaries of State David Scanlan and Bill Gardner (1976–2022), along with former...

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