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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on $7.35M Plan to Address Water-Sewer Fund Deficit on 5/12
Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH, relative to the following matter: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,350,000.00…
Secretary of State Announces 2026 Voter Checklist Verification Process
Secretary of State David Scanlan informs New Hampshire voters of the annual voter checklist verification process required by state law. Under RSA 654:39, supervisors of the checklist/registrars—who are responsible for adding and removing names from their city or town’s voter checklist—must hold public sessions between April 1 and August 1, 2026, to determine which voters…
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…
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…
Rochester Police Department Releases March 2026 Monthly Activity Report
The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for March 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…
Friendly Reminder: Flushing Wipes Costs Us All, City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal
The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue to clog the sewer system and…
Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces May Programs and Activities
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of May. The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program is going strong! Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the program, including an art kit, water bottles, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, games, and more. Teens can…
Cornerstone VNA Invites Family Caregivers to a Free Event on 5/13
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the tenth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm and continues to be…
Greater Rochester Chamber Launches “Skill Up!” Series to Support Local Businesses
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new Skill Up! Series, an educational…
Rochester Veterans Council to Host Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026
The Rochester Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade will step off…
Little Falls Bridge Road Closure Extended to May 6, 2026
The Department of Public Works has advised that the ongoing repairs on Little Falls Bridge Road will be extended several…
COAST Proposes Fare Increases; Public Hearings Scheduled Across Seacoast Region
To partially offset rising operational expenses, the Seacoast’s nonprofit public transit system, the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST), is…
New Hampshire Will Ensure Timely Restitution Payments for Crime Victims
The State of New Hampshire will invest in a new system to ensure timely restitution payments for crime victims following…
Public Works: Hydrant Flushing Scheduled May 3 Through June 11
The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 3 and will continue through June 11, 2026. The…
Reminder: City of Rochester to Host Rabies Clinic on 5/2 at Rochester Ice Arena
The City of Rochester will host a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m….
City of Rochester Launches “The Rochester Post Radio” Free On-Demand Audio Platform
The Office for Public Information and Community Engagement for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce The Rochester Post…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Presents A Night to Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration “Bring Your Bling”
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “A Night To Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, Bring Your Bling!”…
Local Author J. L. Long to Host Book Launch and Reading on 5/6 at Rochester Public Library
J. L. Long, established Rochester author and the host of the monthly Rochester Writers Night literary salon, has just released…
NH Fish and Game: Motorists Encouraged to Help Protect Amphibians During Spring Migration
It’s that time of year again when amphibians “wake” or “thaw” from their winter slumbers and start to migrate from…
Intergenerational Collaboration Brings New Mural to Rochester Senior Activity Center
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, several students from Spaulding High School worked with members of the Rochester Senior Activity Center…
Overnight I-95 and Spaulding Turnpike Work to Impact Rochester Traffic Starting 4/26
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will perform nighttime construction work on Interstate 95 and the Spaulding Turnpike in…
NH Fish and Game: Tips for Turkey Hunters on Building Good Landowner Relations
Spring turkey season (May 1–31) is only a few weeks away, and hunters on a quest for gobblers can do…
Community Partners Seeks Public Input on Local Behavioral Health Needs
Community Partners, the local community mental health center, is preparing to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHCs…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Proclaims April 24 as ‘Arbor Day’ in Rochester, Celebrating Community and Environmental Benefits
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, Mayor Chuck Grassie read a special proclamation celebrating Arbor…