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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 (FY) 2027 at the City Council workshop meeting. Click here to watch the meeting. (1:48:00) The City Manager’s proposed budget, inclusive of City, County, and School appropriations, comes in $175,168 below the tax cap and…
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…
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…
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 days in order to complete the project. The anticipated re-opening date for Little Falls Bridge Road is now Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The work on the Little Falls Bridge Road Bridge consists of bridge deck…
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 proposing fare increases for implementation later this calendar year. As part of the proposal under consideration, COAST’s base cash fare would increase from $1.50 to $2.00 on all bus routes. This change would also impact…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mayor Chuck Grassie Establishing Youth Mental Health Task Force
Mayor Chuck Grassie is announcing that he will form a task force to address youth mental health challenges in the…
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 Opera House Announces Summer Season Featuring “Yacht Rock” World Premiere and Disney’s High School Musical
Yacht Rock will make its world premiere at ROH this summer, running from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, August 23….
Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter…
State of NH Attorney General Formella Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms
Attorney General John M. Formella is warning Granite Staters about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including…