Snow Parking Ban Information

Ice skate lessons with the Rochester Recreation and Arena.

Some of our favorite winter walks in Rochester, NH

Informational Meeting - DPW Milton Rd, Salmon Falls Rd./Amarosa Dr. (hosted at the Department of Public Works, 1/25/24)

Update from DPW and engineering firm, and public input re. Rt 11.

WhereDoITax

Public Skate

Chair Yoga - 001 A sample of programs available at the Rochester Rec & Arena – Senior Activity Center. For more information visit Rec.RochesterNH.Gov or call, 603-332-4120

Chair Yoga 002 A sample of programs available at the Rochester Rec & Arena – Senior Activity Center. For more information visit Rec.RochesterNH.Gov or call, 603-332-4120

Chair Yoga 003 A sample of programs available at the Rochester Rec & Arena – Senior Activity Center. For more information visit Rec.RochesterNH.Gov or call, 603-332-4120

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Turnkey Landfill. Please note, the Rochester Residential Trash and Yard Waste Drop-Off Center will be closed all day to accommodate this event.

Visit our website or call (603) 332-4120 to learn more.

Who has the responsibility? It depends... Please help keep Rochester safe by adhering to these tips and NH State RSAs.

Dog Licenses 2024-2025. What you need to know.

The City Manager presented the FY25 proposed Budget to City Council during the April 16 workshop. All budget documents can be found at the City of Rochester website, under the Business and Finance Department page.

Rochester’s National Night Out will be held on August 6th from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Spaulding High School “triangle” also known as Torr’s Park.

School is back in session. Adhere to driving laws regarding school buses. Prepare for slower traffic, and please be aware of children walking to school.

A message from the Rochester Police Department.

Visit your local library for all it's offerings!

Tax Deeding: the Post Podcast

Excerpt from the Annual State of the City presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Featuring Mayor Paul Callaghan, City Manager Katie Ambrose, and Annie Azarloza, Superintendent of Schools.

Many hours and many hands bring you this great community resource. The Rochester Ice Arena is currently hosting public skate and skate lessons. Click on the links below for more information.

Follow these tips for pedestrian safety. A message from the Rochester Police Department.

Important information from the Department of Public Works

The State of New Hampshire requires that dogs be licensed by April 30 each year, and for dogs to be current on their rabies vaccine.

City Manager's FY26 Budget Presentation (extracted from the April 15 City Council Meeting)

Board of Ethics

Where can you find proposed FY26 budget documents.

Household Hazardous Waste - what you need to know.

Union St Parking Info Meeting

A short summary on the importance of Emergency Preparedness with the Rochester Fire Department and Red Cross.

Plan Your Escape

Why watch the Rochester Police Commission

Municipal Wards and Representative Government

What ward do you live in?

The filing period for candidates in the upcoming November 4, 2025, Municipal Election will open at 9:00 AM on September 5, 2025, and close at 5:00 PM on September 22, 2025. If you are interested for filing for office, please do not hesitate to check your

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

GACIT Public Hearing

New to municipal elections? Start here.

Municipal Minute

An overview from the Rochester Fire Department.

Fire Prevention: Lithium Ion Battery Safety

A PSA from our partners at the Ad Council. Please contact the Rochester Fire Department for assistance with child and infant car seat installs.

Podcast 79E

A short reminder on Public Input options.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - what you need to know.(link to information on the website forthcoming)

Dog licenses are required by the State of New Hampshire. Please visit the City Clerk's office or call for more information.(603) 332-2130

Lilac Family Fun Festival - July 11. Please note: Chestnut Hill Road (from Hillsdale Road to the start of the Potter’s House Café Plaza) will be closed from 8:45 pm to 9:45 pm. Please seek alternative routes.

In this episode, Matt Wyatt talks to Deputy City Clerk Austin Leavitt and Supervisor of the Checklist Colin Lentz (Ward 6) about the upcoming NH State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.