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Rochester School Department Presents Proposed FY26-27 Budget to City Council

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, the Rochester School Department presented its FY26-27 proposed budget. Click here to watch (timestamp: 10:48) Click here to review budget documents Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast and Breezeline Cable TV channels. Don’t have cable? You can stream GovTV live on the City’s…

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Finance Director Reviews City Finances, Water and Wastewater Fees, Debt Service with City Council

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Finance Director Mark Sullivan presented an overview of city financials, including water and wastewater fees, followed by a debt service review and a Q&A with City Council members. Click here to watch (timestamp: 51:30) Click here to review FY26-27 budget documents Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast and Breezeline…

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on $7.35M Plan to Address Water-Sewer Fund Deficit on 5/12

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at…

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Secretary of State Announces 2026 Voter Checklist Verification Process

Monday, May 4, 2026

Secretary of State David Scanlan informs New Hampshire voters of the annual voter checklist verification process required by state law….

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Reminder: City Manager Presents Proposed FY 2027 Budget, $175,168 Below Tax Cap

Saturday, May 2, 2026

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year…

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HHWD

Reminder: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for May 16

Friday, May 1, 2026

Residents from Rochester and surrounding communities will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during the annual…

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Community Highlights

Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces May Programs and Activities

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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…

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Cornerstone VNA Invites Family Caregivers to a Free Event on 5/13

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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…

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Greater Rochester Chamber Launches “Skill Up!” Series to Support Local Businesses

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new Skill Up! Series, an educational…

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Rochester Veterans Council to Host Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026

The Rochester Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade will step off…

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Little Falls Bridge Road Closure Extended to May 6, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Department of Public Works has advised that the ongoing repairs on Little Falls Bridge Road will be extended several…

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COAST Proposes Fare Increases; Public Hearings Scheduled Across Seacoast Region

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

To partially offset rising operational expenses, the Seacoast’s nonprofit public transit system, the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST), is…

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Police Department

Rochester Police Department Releases March 2026 Monthly Activity Report

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Rochester Police Department has released its monthly activity report for March 2026. Officers responded to a wide range of…

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Don't Flush Wipes

Friendly Reminder: Flushing Wipes Costs Us All, City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue to clog the sewer system and…

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New Hampshire Will Ensure Timely Restitution Payments for Crime Victims

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The State of New Hampshire will invest in a new system to ensure timely restitution payments for crime victims following…

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Public Works: Hydrant Flushing Scheduled May 3 Through June 11

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 3 and will continue through June 11, 2026. The…

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Reminder: City of Rochester to Host Rabies Clinic on 5/2 at Rochester Ice Arena

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The City of Rochester will host a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m….

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City of Rochester Launches “The Rochester Post Radio” Free On-Demand Audio Platform

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Office for Public Information and Community Engagement for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce The Rochester Post…

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Presents A Night to Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration “Bring Your Bling”

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “A Night To Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, Bring Your Bling!”…

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Local Author J. L. Long to Host Book Launch and Reading on 5/6 at Rochester Public Library

Monday, April 27, 2026

J. L. Long, established Rochester author and the host of the monthly Rochester Writers Night literary salon, has just released…

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NH Fish and Game: Motorists Encouraged to Help Protect Amphibians During Spring Migration

Monday, April 27, 2026

It’s that time of year again when amphibians “wake” or “thaw” from their winter slumbers and start to migrate from…

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Intergenerational Collaboration Brings New Mural to Rochester Senior Activity Center

Saturday, April 25, 2026

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, several students from Spaulding High School worked with members of the Rochester Senior Activity Center…

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Overnight I-95 and Spaulding Turnpike Work to Impact Rochester Traffic Starting 4/26

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will perform nighttime construction work on Interstate 95 and the Spaulding Turnpike in…

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NH Fish and Game: Tips for Turkey Hunters on Building Good Landowner Relations

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Spring turkey season (May 1–31) is only a few weeks away, and hunters on a quest for gobblers can do…

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