Arts & Culture
NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest
Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider participating in the "This is Worth Protecting" photo contest organized by the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC).The NHACC is seeking photos that evoke a sense of inspiration for...
Community
Rochester, NH Elks #1393 Donates $3000 dollars to the Share Fund
On Sunday, February 25th, 2024, Peter Ducharme, Exalted Ruler and Norm Gervais, Lodge Secretary...
Municipal
Assessor’s Office announces 2024 Municipal-Wide Assessment Revaluation
In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the City of Rochester’s Assessing Department has...
Downtown
Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6
The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...
Community
Waste Management implements changes to address collection issues at Residential Drop Off Center
Waste Management has notified the City of Rochester of significant challenges regarding misuse at...
Business
SBA, Tri-City Chambers and SBDC hosting ‘The Cornerstone of your Success is Financial Strength’ in Rochester
The Small Business Association, the Tri-City Chambers, and the Rochester Office of Economic Development...
Arts & Culture
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Tour at Rochester Opera House on 4/3
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will stop at the Rochester Opera...
Recreation
Recreation Department names Steve Scott as new Senior Services Coordinator for Senior Activity Center
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking...
Community
Skate with a Cop, Fire/Police vs. Spaulding Alumni Hockey Game scheduled for March 24
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a...
Community
Final Free Comic Book Day Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Due to increased expenses, staffing, and other challenges, Jetpack Comics & Games has announced that after 18 years, the final Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival will be held on May 4, 2024.Over the years, Free Comic Book Day has been an economic driver...
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WATCH: Police Commission – 3/6/24
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WATCH: City Council – 3/5/24
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WATCH: Planning Board – 3/04/24
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WATCH: Public Works & Buildings – 2/22/24
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WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 2/21/24
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WATCH: Public Works & Buildings – 2/22/24
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LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Amy Lemelin about the Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library....
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WATCH: Finance Committee – 3/12/24
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WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 3/7/24
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WATCH: City Council – 2/20/24
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WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee 2/15/24
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WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 2/14/24
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WATCH: Finance Committee – 2/13/24
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LISTEN: Economic Development Director gives an update on Downtown Development
In this episode, Matt talks to Michael Scala, Economic Development Director for the City of Rochester, about downtown housing and commercial development.Click here to listen.The Rochester...
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WATCH: School Board – 2/8/24
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Arts & Culture
NH Association of Conservation Commissions seeks local photographers for “This is Worth Protecting” contest
Are you passionate about capturing the beauty of nature through photography? If so, consider...
Community
Final Free Comic Book Day Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024
Due to increased expenses, staffing, and other challenges, Jetpack Comics & Games has announced...
Community
Rochester, NH Elks #1393 Donates $3000 dollars to the Share Fund
On Sunday, February 25th, 2024, Peter Ducharme, Exalted Ruler and Norm Gervais, Lodge Secretary...
Municipal
Assessor’s Office announces 2024 Municipal-Wide Assessment Revaluation
In accordance with New Hampshire state law, the City of Rochester’s Assessing Department has...
Downtown
Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6
The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...
Community
Waste Management implements changes to address collection issues at Residential Drop Off Center
Waste Management has notified the City of Rochester of significant challenges regarding misuse at...
Business
SBA, Tri-City Chambers and SBDC hosting ‘The Cornerstone of your Success is Financial Strength’ in Rochester
The Small Business Association, the Tri-City Chambers, and the Rochester Office of Economic Development...
Arts & Culture
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Tour at Rochester Opera House on 4/3
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will stop at the Rochester Opera...
Recreation
Recreation Department names Steve Scott as new Senior Services Coordinator for Senior Activity Center
The Rochester Recreation Department is pleased to introduce Steve Scott, who will be taking...
Community
Skate with a Cop, Fire/Police vs. Spaulding Alumni Hockey Game scheduled for March 24
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the return of Skate with a...
Arts & Culture
Public Library to showcase works by local artist Marina Forbes, artist talk scheduled for 3/27
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce "Paint your Town Beautiful" an art...
Municipal
Get Involved in Municipal Government: Registration now open for free Civics 101 class
The City of Rochester is pleased to announce new dates for Civics 101, a...
Arts & Culture
Learn to create your own comics with Ryan L. Higgins on 4/20
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that local comic book creator, Ryan...
Community
Rochester Rotary donates $3k to Rochester Child Care Center to help low income families
The Rochester Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors enthusiastically...
Municipal
City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Authorizing Use of Certain Ballot Counting Devices
The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...
Municipal
City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for CDBG Action Plan Approval and Appropriation
The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...
Municipal
City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Community Center Bleacher Replacement Project
The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...
Municipal
City Council will hold Public Hearing on 3/19 for Easterseals’ Champlin Place CDBG Project
The following public hearing will be held at 6:00 pm, immediately following the City...
Library
Teen Room at Rochester Public Library to host Total Eclipse program on 4/3
The Rochester Public Library invites teens aged 12-18 to learn more about the upcoming...
State of NH
NH Fish and Game: The 2024 New Hampshire Moose Hunt Lottery Is Open
New Hampshire’s 2024 moose hunt lottery is now open. Enter today for your chance...
Municipal
DPW: Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for Saturday May 4, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 am...
Podcast
LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Amy Lemelin about the Teen Room...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 3/12/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Comm. – 3/7/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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WATCH: Police Commission – 3/6/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 3/5/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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WATCH: Planning Board – 3/04/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
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WATCH: Public Works & Buildings – 2/22/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Arts & Culture
RMFA presents original artworks by Alex Leith in the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Chromatic Limbo: Energetic Landscapes...
Education
Mayor recognizes John Mousette for saving student’s life during medical emergency
On Tuesday, March 5, Mayor Paul Callaghan recognized John “Moose” Mousette for his outstanding...
Public Safety
City temporarily closes Nancy Loud School playground out of an abundance of caution
In August 2023, the City of Rochester received a report from structural engineers at...
Public Safety
American Sign Language Training for First Responders will take place on 4/10
American Sign Language Training for First Responders will take place on Wednesday, April 10th,...
Community
New Hampshire Community Action Partnership Receives Grant for Pilot NH Diaper Distribution Program
The Office of Community Services (OCS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Web Submission
Join the community-wide Partner Fitness Challenge that supports local charities, $500+ cash prize
Athletic Instinct is pleased to announce a community-wide Partner Fitness Challenge that encourages fitness,...
State of NH
$2.8M Awarded in Bids to Further Extend NH’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has conditionally awarded $2.8M in federal funds...
Community
Strafford County Public Health Network to hold Legislative Breakfast on 3/29
You are cordially invited to Strafford County Public Health Network's upcoming Legislative Breakfast, a...
Business
Greater Rochester Chamber offering scholarships to students, deadline approaching on 3/29
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be providing $500 scholarship(s) to...
Community
Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 donates $3000 dollars to the “Home for Now” Homeless Shelter
On Friday, February 23, 2024 representatives from the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 presented a...
Business
Spaulding High School to host College & Career Fair on Wednesday, May 8
Spaulding High School will host a College & Career Fair on Wednesday, May 8...
Library
Library’s Children’s Room to host ‘Stuffed Animal Sleepover’ on 3/22
The Children's Room at the Rochester Public Library is hosting a 'Stuffed Animal Sleepover'...
Community
Mark your calendars: Wings & Wheels returns to Skyhaven Airport on 6/1
Wings & Wheels returns to Skyhaven Airport on June 1 from 10:00 am to...
Library
Rochester, Dover Public Libraries launch #NHReadingRivalry: A friendly reading competition between two cities
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the #NHReadingRivalry, a spirited reading competition...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Historical Society to present Attorney Marcia Brown as a special speaker on 3/14
During Women’s History Month, the Rochester Historical Society and Museum will present Attorney Marcia...
Education
Mayor highlights opportunities and benefits of national ‘Choose Love Movement’ in recent proclamation
On Tuesday, February 20th, during his remarks at the City Council Workshop meeting, Mayor...
Arts & Culture
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella takes center stage at Spaulding High School, tickets available now
Spaulding High School is pleased to present Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, in the Joanne Houston...
Business
Tri-Chambers to host 2024 Legislative Reception on 3/18, registration now open
The Greater Rochester, Dover, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce are pleased to present...
Arts & Culture
Rochester Senior Crafting Group stitches together community spirit, welcomes new members
Rochester Recreation & Arena is pleased to announce the vibrant efforts of the Senior...
Arts & Culture
The Franklin Gallery to showcase works by several local artists in March
The Franklin Gallery, at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
Community
Sleep in Heavenly Peace receives $1500 Donation from Rochester, NH Elks #1393
On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Rochester Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)...
State of NH
Strong winds knock out power to thousands in New Hampshire
As of 6:00 am, more than 14,000 customers are without power across New Hampshire...
Business
Admiral Property Management & Sales to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce March Business After Hours
Admiral Property Management & Sales will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Business...
State of NH
Tell Fish and Game about Your Winter Wild Turkey Sightings Today
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking the public to report their...
Downtown
Conservation Commission organizing Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/6
The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and...
State of NH
Fish and Game: Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend Is March 1-3, 2024
New Hampshire’s Open Snowmobile Registration weekend is almost here. From Friday, March 1 through...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Safety Committee – 2/21/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Public Works & Buildings – 2/22/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: City Council – 2/20/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Codes & Ordinances Committee 2/15/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 2/14/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
GovTV
WATCH: Finance Committee – 2/13/24
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Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...
Municipal
City Chat with Mayor Paul Callaghan scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 10:00 am
City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...
State of NH
New Hampshire Agencies Sign Cyber Incident Response Plan
New Hampshire Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Commissioner Denis
Goulet and Robert Buxton, the Director...
Library
Rochester Public Library to hold Teen Advisory Meeting on 3/11
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to participate in a Teen Advisory...
Community
Rochester, NH Elks Lodge #1393 donates $2000 to Vouchers for Veterans
On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 presented the Vouchers for...
State of NH
Governor Sununu delivers 2024 State of the State in Concord
Please find below Governor Chris Sununu's 2024 State of the State Address as prepared:Good...
Recreation
Rochester Recreation & Arena seeks public input with Community Engagement Survey
Rochester Recreation & Arena, in collaboration with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, is encouraging...
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for John Gisis Photography
Recently, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Arts & Culture
First Poetry Chapbook released by Rochester Author and Arts Leader
Julian (J. L.) Long, established Rochester novelist and the host of the monthly Rochester...
Community
COAST Receives $25,000 Grant from Cogswell Benevolent Trust: To support construction of new facility
Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a...
Arts & Culture
Sole City Dance to present Dance Northeast! at the Rochester Opera House on 3/9
Sole City Dance, in collaboration with the Rochester Opera House, is pleased to announce...
Podcast
LISTEN: Economic Development Director gives an update on Downtown Development
In this episode, Matt talks to Michael Scala, Economic Development Director for the City...
State of NH
NH Governor requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather Damage in December 2023
On Thursday, February 15, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a...
Municipal
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 2/19 for Presidents’ Day
Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation, will be closed on Monday, February...
Municipal
Public Hearing: RSA 79E for 135 North Main Street on 2/20
RSA 79-E (Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive) is a legislative proposal that encourages investment...
State of NH
NH Butterfly Monitoring Network to offer online trainings beginning 3/6
Butterflies serve as important biodiversity indicators for ecosystem health and provide food for many...