Business
Chamber of Commerce to host job fair on 10/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair, underwritten by Wentworth Douglass Hospital, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, located at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester.Whether...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Main Street installs a series of murals honoring Rochester’s history
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that 4 vinyl murals depicting historic Rochester...
Business
Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting for Mass General Brigham’s Primary Care
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to thank its members in person on 10/20
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Annual Operation Thank You....
Municipal
Public Works begins search for 2022 Downtown Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
Municipal
Mayor to co-host ‘City Chat’, a community engagement hour
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
Business
MVSB supports Vouchers for Veterans, donates $5k
Vouchers for Veterans recently received a $5,000 donation from MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank)...
Arts & Culture
Don’t walk, RUN to see ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ at the Rochester Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is currently in the middle of its run of The...
Municipal
Municipal
Public Works begins search for 2022 Downtown Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/21/22
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 9/21/22. The Committee heard public input and took action...
Podcast
LISTEN: The Great American Trailer Park Musical
In this episode, Matt talks to Jenry Towle, star of The Great American Trailer...
Municipal
Mayor to co-host ‘City Chat’, a community engagement hour
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
Municipal
Mayor raises awareness for childhood cancer, delivers proclamation at City Council
During the City Council meeting on September 20th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/20/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/20/22. Public Hearing - Resolution Pursuant to RSA 47:1-c, IV...
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State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester farmhouse sells for $2.1M, but Strafford County housing market a different story
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratA single-family home on 53 acres in Rochester sold for $2.1...
Foster's Daily Democrat
The Ridge phase 2 in Rochester: Apartments, cinema, restaurants, breweries envisioned
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratA vision that includes 200-plus apartments and venues for eating, drinking,...
Business
MVSB supports Vouchers for Veterans, donates $5k
Vouchers for Veterans recently received a $5,000 donation from MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank)...
Arts & Culture
40th Annual Cocheco Quilters Guild Show returns to Community Center
For 42 years, a dedicated group has been meeting every month to share member...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs Emergency Energy Relief Legislation Into Law
On September 15th, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 2023, an act making appropriations to...
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Business
Chamber of Commerce to host job fair on 10/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Seacoast Area Job Fair,...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Main Street installs a series of murals honoring Rochester’s history
Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that 4 vinyl murals depicting historic Rochester...
Business
Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon-cutting for Mass General Brigham’s Primary Care
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism...
Business
Chamber of Commerce to thank its members in person on 10/20
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its Annual Operation Thank You....
Municipal
Public Works begins search for 2022 Downtown Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 9/21/22
VIDEO: Public Safety Committee - 9/21/22. The Committee heard public input and took action...
Podcast
LISTEN: The Great American Trailer Park Musical
In this episode, Matt talks to Jenry Towle, star of The Great American Trailer...
Municipal
Mayor to co-host ‘City Chat’, a community engagement hour
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00am in...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester farmhouse sells for $2.1M, but Strafford County housing market a different story
Megan Fernandes
Fosters Daily DemocratA single-family home on 53 acres in Rochester sold for $2.1...
Foster's Daily Democrat
The Ridge phase 2 in Rochester: Apartments, cinema, restaurants, breweries envisioned
Karen Dandurant
Fosters Daily DemocratA vision that includes 200-plus apartments and venues for eating, drinking,...
Business
MVSB supports Vouchers for Veterans, donates $5k
Vouchers for Veterans recently received a $5,000 donation from MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank)...
Arts & Culture
Don’t walk, RUN to see ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’ at the Rochester Opera House
The Rochester Opera House is currently in the middle of its run of The...
Municipal
Mayor raises awareness for childhood cancer, delivers proclamation at City Council
During the City Council meeting on September 20th, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/20/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/20/22. Public Hearing - Resolution Pursuant to RSA 47:1-c, IV...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street plans new Halloween festivities, Zombie Walk to continue
Rochester Main Street has been hosting the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk for many...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/19/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/19/22. Agenda items included: Public comment, Draft Rezoning Indoor Recreation...
Arts & Culture
40th Annual Cocheco Quilters Guild Show returns to Community Center
For 42 years, a dedicated group has been meeting every month to share member...
Downtown
Rochester Main Street hosts productive fall cleanup and planting in downtown
On Sunday, September 18th, Rochester Main Street hosted a volunteer cleanup day on North...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works and Buildings Committee – 9/15/22
VIDEO: Public Works and Buildings Committee - 9/15/22. Agenda included: Public Input, Municipal Solar...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu Signs Emergency Energy Relief Legislation Into Law
On September 15th, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 2023, an act making appropriations to...
State of NH
Governor Chris Sununu, New England Governors Meet with Energy Secretary Granholm
On September 15th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after meeting with a...
Municipal
Notice of Public Hearing: Rescinding Economic Development Special Reserve Fund
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/14/22
VIDEO: Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/14/22. Agenda items included: Rehearing on two variance...
Arts & Culture
PorchFest returns on 9/25, featuring more than 30 local bands
The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting PorchFest, a free outdoor...
Library
Library Director discusses controversial books, defends free speech
At a recent City Council meeting, a controversial topic surrounding a small selection of...
State of NH
New Hampshire Tourism Reports Strong Labor Day Weekend
The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) reports strong numbers coming...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/13/22
VIDEO: Finance Committee - 9/13/22. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing Property Tax Exemptions,...
Elections
City Clerk posts city-wide voter returns for the NH State Primary Election
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is pleased to report the official city-wide voter returns...
Business
Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon at Alex & Associates at Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on...
State of NH
Governor Sununu, NH DHHS Recognize September as Recovery Month
In partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Bureau...
GovTV
WATCH: Planning Board – 9/12/22
VIDEO: Planning Board - 9/12/22. Agenda items included Public Comment, several Applications / Public...
GovTV
WATCH: School Board – 9/08/22
VIDEO: School Board - 9/08/22. Agenda included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment, Committee...
Elections
Make a plan to vote in the NH State Primary on 9/13
The Rochester City Clerk's Office is reminding voters to make a plan to vote...
State of NH
NH DHHS Announces Updated COVID-19 Booster Doses Available in Granite State
The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the updated COVID-19 Omicron...
State of NH
Temporary NH E-ZPass Center opens 9/12
Temporary office set up to assist travelers adjusting to the All Electronic Tolls in...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Generations Arcade, celebrating 6 months
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help Generations Arcade celebrate its...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk Comics, Graphic Novels, and more
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about non-traditional reading materials, such as comic...
GovTV
WATCH: Police Commission – 9/7/22
VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/7/22. Agenda items included: Public Comment, Oaths of Office: Lt....
Library
Exploring play-based learning in the home environment
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the UNH Early...
Downtown
Bigfoot scavenger hunt a “roaring” success for Rochester Main Street
The volunteers for Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the success of the...
Municipal
City completes transition to .GOV, encourages users to update contacts
The City of Rochester has completed its transition from .NET to .GOV. The transition...
Schools
Spaulding High School Football Team to Participate in NH Tackles Hunger Food Drive
Rochester Superintendent Kyle Repucci and Athletic Director Kevin Hebert are pleased to announce that...
Library
Library: September is ‘Library Card Sign-up Month’
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a month where libraries nationwide join the American...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 9/6/22
VIDEO: City Council - 9/6/22. Agenda items included: City Manager’s Report, Communications from the...
Elections
City Clerks reminds voters about upcoming State Primary Election: “Make a plan to vote.”
The City of Rochester is reminding residents about the upcoming State Primary Election on...
Community
City teams up with NH Listens to host listening session for Gonic Brickyard zoning
On September 6th, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City of Rochester will be...
Foster's Daily Democrat
Rochester council, and community, reject bid to ban four LGBTQ+ books: ‘This is an attack’
City Councilor Jim Gray's attempt to ban four books dealing with LGBTQ+ topics from the city...
Elections
COAST to offer free rides to the polls for State Primary Election
COAST is honored to offer free rides to anyone on their way to vote...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 9/01/22
VIDEO: Codes & Ordinances Committee - 9/01/22. Items included: Public Input, Amendment to Chapter...
Community
Support from MVSB Helps Monarch School of New England’s Gardening Program Flourish
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to continue its support of the Monarch...