May 19: Several Public Hearings Scheduled for FY27 Budgets, Capital Projects, and Resolutions
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, relative to the following matters: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 94 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER RELATIVE TO NEW ARTICLE…
New Hampshire DHHS Celebrates Home Visiting Programs Supporting Families Across the State
Governor Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrate the important role that home visiting programs can play for families. Across New Hampshire, home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their families, promote healthy child development, and connect them with valuable community resources, all in the…
New Hampshire DHHS Issues Statement on MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued the following statement on hantavirus: “DHHS is aware…
Governor Ayotte Meets with Recovery Friendly Workplaces
On May 4, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte met with employers participating in New Hampshire’s Recovery Friendly Workplace program to receive…
Governor Urges House Commerce Committee to Protect Mental Health Coverage for Children
On May 06, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement urging members of the House Commerce Committee to pass…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Honors Spaulding Hockey State Champions at City Council Meeting
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Mayor Chuck Grassie welcomed Spaulding High School Hockey State Champions to the City Council meeting…
Flags of Honor Returning to Rochester Common for Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Vouchers for Veterans and the City of Rochester are excited to announce that heroism will be on display this Memorial Day weekend (May 23–25, 2026) on the Rochester Common. Flags of Honor is a stirring and unforgettable display of 550 full-sized American flags arranged within and around the ⅓-mile oval park, each flag dedicated to…
River Day 2026 Promotes Clean Water, Conservation, and Outdoor Education
In April 2024, the Rochester Conservation Commission hosted a river clean-up event in which members of the Great Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited participated. On that day, members of both organizations expressed a desire to collaborate and work together on future projects. Since then, the Commission has remained in regular communication with the Great Bay…
Recreation Department to Host Neighborhood Picnic at Nancy Loud Park on 5/16
The Rochester Recreation & Arena Department invites East Rochester community members and neighbors of Nancy Loud Park to attend a…
Rochester NH History Podcast: Uncovering the History Behind Rochester’s Place Names
Have you ever stopped to think about the history behind the names of rivers and streets in Rochester? In this…
Making Way: Works by Denise Manseau in the Carnegie Gallery
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Making Way”, an art exhibition featuring works by Denise Manseau…
Rochester Public Library: Fresh Fiction, New DVDs, and More This May
A message from the Rochester Public Library’s monthly newsletter: April showers bring May towers of new releases!Read on for what…
City Council Holds FY27 Budget Retreat to Review and Discuss Department Requests, Proposed Budget
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Rochester City Council held a Budget Retreat in Council Chambers to review the FY27…
Rochester Historical Society to Host Presentation on Classic Diners on 5/14
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: Please be reminded that on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m….
Rochester Historical Society Announces Special Guest Speaker for Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: The Rochester Historical Society is deeply honored to announce a remarkable…
Rochester Public Library Teen Webpage Now Includes Curated Lists
The Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of a new webpage that features…
The Salvation Army Holding Two Community Yard Sales This May
The Salvation Army will hold community yard sales at its location at 10 Old Farm Road in Rochester on Saturday,…
First Church Congregational, UCC to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours on 5/12
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that First Church Congregational, UCC, will host a Business After…
Reminder: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for May 16
Residents from Rochester and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during the annual…
Reminder: City Manager Presents Proposed FY 2027 Budget, $175,168 Below Tax Cap
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year…
Rochester Public Library Features Art Works by Jozimar Matimano on First Floor
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to exhibit a series of original works by Jozimar Matimano on the Main Floor…
Rochester Opera House Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A message from the Rochester Opera House: It began as a short, fifteen-minute musical for a small local school in…
Rochester Grange #86 Celebrates 150 Years on 5/30, Flag Raising and Open House Planned
Rochester Grange #86 is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a community Flag Raising and Open House on Saturday, May 30,…
Watch: Police Commission – 5/6/26
Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline Channel 26 (formerly Atlantic Broadband/Metrocast…