Tuesday, September 26, 2023

4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26

The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala. This family-friendly celebration will take place on October 26, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm in the Community Room, at the James...

Public Works to temporarily shut down water on Highland St. to install a new water main, affected customers notified

The Public Works Department is notifying residents that water will be temporarily shut down...

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation to host several public hearings for Ten-Year Plan

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), comprised of the five Executive Councilors...

Governor Signs Bipartisan Letter Regarding Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 fellow governors in...

POSTPONED: PorchFest Music Festival moved to 10/1 due to weather forecast

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...

First Seacoast Bank to host October Business After Hours for Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October...

WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...

New Harvest Registration Options for Fall Deer Hunting Season in New Hampshire

As temperatures cool and the days shorten, excitement is growing in New Hampshire’s hunting...

LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital

In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial...

Municipal

WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop

City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23

Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23

Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and...

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4th Annual Creepy Crawly Halloween Concert and Costume Gala returns 10/26

The Strafford Wind Symphony is pleased to announce the return of the 4th Annual...

Public Works to temporarily shut down water on Highland St. to install a new water main, affected customers notified

The Public Works Department is notifying residents that water will be temporarily shut down...

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation to host several public hearings for Ten-Year Plan

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), comprised of the five Executive Councilors...

Governor Signs Bipartisan Letter Regarding Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 fellow governors in...

POSTPONED: PorchFest Music Festival moved to 10/1 due to weather forecast

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...

First Seacoast Bank to host October Business After Hours for Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October...

WATCH: See how the ice is made at the Arena

It may be in the 70s outside but the ice is ready for you!...

New Harvest Registration Options for Fall Deer Hunting Season in New Hampshire

As temperatures cool and the days shorten, excitement is growing in New Hampshire’s hunting...

WATCH: City Council – 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop

City Council - 9/19/20 Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Workshop. Agenda items included: Public...

LISTEN: Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial Hospital

In this episode, Matt talks to Amy Lester, Director of Volunteer Services at Frisbie Memorial...

NH DHHS Announces “Strong as Granite” Mental Health and Substance Misuse Campaign

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces a new public...

Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system in Gonic on 9/21

The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on...

Notice to Voters: Upcoming Supervisors Session Scheduled for 10/6

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session to accept any corrections of...

The Franklin Gallery to feature series of original art by Gina Lafontaine

Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33...

Rochester Police Department implements body cameras to enhance transparency, accountability

The Rochester Police Department is pleased to announce the deployment of body-worn cameras for...

Local Nonprofits encouraged to apply for MVSB Community Grant Program, Due 10/15

Local nonprofits who wish to apply for a grant from the MVSB (Meredith Village...

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...

Rochester Public Library Invites Teens to Explore the Wonders of Solar Eclipses

The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce an engaging program designed to educate...

WATCH: Rochester School Board – 9/14/23

Rochester School Board - 9/14/23. Agenda items included: Superintendent’s Report and Communications, Public Comment,...

WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 9/13/23

Zoning Board of Adjustment - 9/13/23. Agenda items included many applications for variance and...

Rochester Rotary Launches Halloween Costume Donation Drive for Local Families

Rochester Rotary, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street and SCARE NH, is pleased to...

Public Library showcasing original art by Marcey Buchakjian all month

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to present a selection of work by local...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk about changes at the Rochester Public Library

In this episode, Marie and Katherine chat about the success of the Summer Reading...

City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display

The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...

Cornerstone VNA launches new website with fresh new look

Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice organization, is proud to announce the...

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

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

Porchfest to feature 50 Bands at Downtown Music Festival on 9/24

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) just released the schedule for their 6th...

9th Annual “Run for Jim” 5K Run/Walk set for 10/14

This October, thousands of runners will participate in the James W. Foley Freedom Run,...

Public Works provides informational tools to help motorists navigate a Modern Roundabout

With Strafford Square predicted to be completed by the end of 2023, the City...

September Events Fill the Stage at Rochester Opera House

Rochester Opera House is featuring five nights of entertainment on their historic stage, featuring...

Conduct Family Checkup as part of National Preparedness Month

The New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)...

Granite State Fair returns for 2 weekends, starting 9/14

The 3rd annual Granite State Fair, formerly and historically known as the Rochester Fair,...

WATCH: Finance Committee – 9/12/23

Finance Committee - 9/12/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, Assessing-Elderly & Disabled Exemptions, Veterans...

Rochester Historical Society to host presentation on Amoskeag Manufacturing Company on 9/14

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will be presenting a program about the Amoskeag...

Governor Chris Sununu, Stakeholders Recognize Suicide Prevention Week

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI New Hampshire,...

Rochester Main Street to host fall clean-up and planting on 9/17, seeks volunteers

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a clean-up and flower planting, in Central...

WATCH: Planning Board – 9/11/23

VIDEO: Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Comment, several applications/public hearings/action items...

City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam

As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...

Childrens’ Summer Reading program was a huge success

The Children's Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is pleased to report the success...

JESA Lash Extension Studio opens in Downtown Rochester

The City of Rochester’s Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome JESA Lash Extension...

Library plans to “Thank a Rochester Cop” with upcoming family-friendly events

As part of the initiative to "Thank a Rochester Cop", the Rochester Public Library...

Notice of Public Hearing(s): Charitable Gaming and Bingo Halls, Community Center Solar Array

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

NH Governor Submits Disaster Declaration Request for Disaster Relief Funding

On August 30th, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a major...

DHHS, Healthcare Providers Advise Protection Against Winter Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire healthcare...

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...

NHDOT conducting Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review for Route 108 in Rochester, Dover, Somersworth

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is conducting a Preliminary Engineering and Environmental...

WATCH: Police Commission – 9/6/23

Police Commission - 9/6/23. Agenda items included: Public Input, New Business: Oaths for Promotion:...

Volunteers needed for Downtown Accessibility Audit on 9/25

On September 25th, the City of Rochester, in collaboration with Strafford Regional Planning Commission...

Public Works to host Informational Meeting regarding Old Dover Rd. / Tebbetts Rd. intersection

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with NHDOT, is working on a conceptual and...

City seeks questions from the public for upcoming ‘State of the City’ event on 9/15

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a State of the...

WATCH: City Council – 9/5/23

City Council - 9/5/23. Agenda items included: Non-public session for land, Communications from the...