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Watch: Planning Board – 9/21/26
Watch: Public Works & Buildings Committee – 9/17/26
Watch: Public Safety Committee – 9/16/26
Watch: Finance Commitee followed by City Council 9/15/26
Watch: Planning Board – 9/14/26
Rochester Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at 30 Plante Street
At approximately 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 30 Plante Street. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire involving the enclosed porch of a single-story home, as well as a nearby shed and vehicle. A box alarm was struck to request mutual aid and…
Share the Forest: Hiking and Outdoor Recreation During Hunting Season
Autumn is the perfect time of year to be in the woods: the leaves are changing, the weather is cooler, and the biting bugs are gone. There is also plenty of opportunity to see and experience wildlife as those animals that remain in New Hampshire during the winter, and those species that migrate south, prepare…
Public Works Announces Temporary Parking Changes at Community Center for Construction and Paving
The Department of Public Works will begin construction and paving at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield…
City of Rochester Plans for Major Wastewater Upgrades, Rates Expected to More Than Double
The City is moving forward with its planning for large upgrades to its wastewater facilities, which must be fully operational…
Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 9/27
Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will host an informal meeting on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from…
Attorney General Formella Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen ‘Know Your Upstream Provider Rules’ to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the…
PorchFest Returns on 9/27 with 50+ Performances to Benefit Youth Arts Scholarships
The Rochester Opera House invites the community to PorchFest, a free outdoor music festival featuring more than 50 local bands, duos, and solo artists performing on over 20 stages throughout downtown Rochester on Sunday, September 27, 2026. (Rain date: Sunday, October 4) According to organizers, participating musicians are generously donating their time and talents to…
Rochester Public Library Seeks New and Gently Used Halloween Costumes For Upcoming Costume Swap
The Rochester Public Library is now accepting donations of new and gently used Halloween costumes for children, teens, and adults. The upcoming costume swap will take place from Thursday, October 1, to Saturday, October 31, 2026. You can drop off your donations at the Main Desk during regular hours of operation. For more information and…
Spaulding Football to Host 1st Annual “Salute to Service” Game Honoring Local Veterans on 10/2
The Spaulding High School Red Raider Football team, in partnership with the Red Raider Mothers Club (Spaulding Football Boosters) and…
2nd Annual Paws & Purpose Fundraiser to Support Pets of Cornerstone VNA Hospice Patients
Golden Dog Adventure Co. and Cornerstone VNA will host the 2nd Annual Paws & Purpose – A Fundraiser for Pet…
Commission for Arts and Culture Announces 2026 Rochester Arts Awards Winners
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Shawn Pierce, Chairman of the Commission for Arts and Culture for the City of Rochester,…
There’s Still Time to Paint the City of Rochester Blue for National Thank a Police Officer Day
With National Thank a Police Officer Day taking place last Saturday, September 19, the Thank a Rochester Cop Committee is…
City Chat: Mayor Chuck Grassie to host Public Engagement Hour on 9/25
Mayor Chuck Grassie invites residents, volunteers, and representatives of Rochester-based businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to attend City Chat, a…
Governor Joins AARP New Hampshire, Law Enforcement Leaders to Highlight New Protections Against Cryptocurrency ATM Scams
On September 14, 2026, Governor Kelly Ayotte highlighted a new law that will help protect Granite Staters against the threat…
Reminder: Rochester Assessing Department Announces Cyclical Property Inspection Program
The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester is continuing a five-year cyclical property inspection program to review and update…
Rochester School District to Hold ‘Fall Family Night’ on 9/22 in Spaulding High School Gymnasium
A message from the Rochester School Department: This event is for all students and families! An evening of fun, discovery,…
Reminder: Hydrant Flushing Scheduled September 20 Through November 5, 2026
The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning September 20, 2026, and will run through November 5, 2026….
DHHS Reminds Granite Staters to Get Vaccinated for Respiratory Viruses as Fall Approaches
With fall approaching, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging Granite Staters to take steps…
Public Works: Tebbetts Road, Old Dover Road Intersection Traffic Light Changes
The Department of Public Works is advising motorists that the flashing red and yellow beacon at the intersection of Tebbetts…
Rochester Police Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to Host Drug Take Back Day on 10/24
On October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department, in partnership with the U.S. Drug…
Secretary of State Launches New Animated Civic Education Video Featuring the State Vegetable and Raptor
On September 4, 2026, Secretary of State David Scanlan and Civic and Voter Education Coordinator Lily Woo visited Nottingham Elementary…
City Council Names Mark Sullivan Interim City Manager, effective 11/29
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, City Council appointed Finance Director Mark Sullivan as interim City Manager, following the resignation of…
Rochester Public Library: September is Library Card Sign Up Month, Get Yours Today!
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. In collaboration with the American…
Rochester NH History Podcast: The ‘Year Without a Summer’ in 1816
In this episode, we will explore the ‘Year Without a Summer’ in 1816, as well as lost buried treasure in…