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 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The collection event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Turnkey Residential Drop Off Center, 18 Isinglass Drive, Rochester, N.H. (off…
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 (FY) 2027 at the City Council workshop meeting. Click here to watch the meeting. (1:48:00) Click here to review budget documents The City Manager’s proposed budget, inclusive of City, County, and School appropriations, comes in $175,168…
Rochester School Department Presents Proposed FY26-27 Budget to City Council
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, the Rochester School Department presented its FY26-27 proposed budget….
Finance Director Reviews City Finances, Water and Wastewater Fees, Debt Service with City Council
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Finance Director Mark Sullivan presented an overview of city financials, including water and wastewater fees,…
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…
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….
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 in the Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library, beginning May 4, 2026. Denise Manseau creates paintings that are inventions in response to place—inner landscapes that transform the visible world into tangible form. Her work emerges…
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 we have coming soon… NEW FICTION This is the perfect time to park yourself on a bench at Rochester Common and enjoy some spring reads! Fresh fiction titles this month include Ironwood by Michael Connelly,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Watch: City Council – 5/5/26
Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packet Public Meetings are broadcast live on…
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…
Watch: Planning Board – 5/4/26
Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline…
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…
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…