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Postponed: Cocheco River Clean-up to remove trash and debris on 4/13

Friday, April 5, 2024 - This event has been postponed to April 13The Rochester Conservation Commission is organizing a River Clean-up mission to remove trash and debris from the Cocheco River.The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, with rain dates set for Sunday,...

Rochester Main Street seeking volunteers for Rochester Cares Clean Up Day on 4/20

Rochester Main Street in collaboration with Rochester Rec will hold its annual Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.Volunteers will meet at Central Square at 9:00 am for coffee and doughnuts and to choose their individual clean-up...

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Downtown Parking: City of Rochester enters 10-year lease agreement for former “Ben Franklin” property

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

City of Rochester to purchase former Saint Elizabeth Seton School for future redevelopment

On Tuesday, April 2, City Council voted to unseal minutes from prior nonpublic meetings...

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...

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...

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...

Parking Review Group presents findings to City Council, recommends formal Parking Committee

On Tuesday, November 21st, the Parking Review Group (a City Manager's self-directed work team)...

Rochester Main Street welcomes Keslar Insurance Agency to new downtown office

Rochester Main Street is pleased to welcome Keslar Insurance Agency to its new office...

Historic District Commission seeks new members to fill several vacancies

The Rochester Historic District Commission (HDC) is seeking new members to fill vacancies on...

Rochester Main Street to host a Pumpkin Patch in Central Square on 10/7

On Saturday, October 7th, Rochester Main Street will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch event...

City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display

The Department of Public Works is initiating its search for a Christmas Tree for...

Rochester Main Street to host fall clean-up and planting on 9/17, seeks volunteers

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a clean-up and flower planting, in Central...

City Manager releases statement on Downtown Styrofoam

As reported in a local news article, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose addressed concerns...

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Rochester Public Library to host ‘needle felting’ and ‘build your own robot’ workshops for teens in May

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce two creative programs scheduled...

Fish and Game: 2024 Spring Turkey Season opens May 1

The Granite State’s spring turkey season opens on May 1 and runs through May...

Experience Old World Elegance: Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Awards Celebration on 5/22

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Old World Elegance: An Evening...

Local Emergency Shelter Services bolstered with $8.5M in funding

On March 27, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made...