Rochester Mayor Honors Extraordinary Service

May 23, 2025

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has honored Jim Farr for an extraordinary 48 years of service to the city.

Mayor Evans presented a proclamation today honoring Jim Farr.

Farr has been at the centre of of transforming the Public Market into a vibrant cultural destination.

In his incredible years of commitment to the city council, Farr also played a significant role in launching beloved events like Bands on the Bricks.

Mayor Evans says Farr’s visionary leadership has left a lasting legacy.

The Mayor said Farr has now taken to helping shape the future of the International Plaza.

“Thank you, Jim, for everything!,” said Mayor Evans.

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Diane LaVoie

With over two decades of business journalism experience, Diane LaVoie has been leading our business coverage since 2017. A Nashua native and UNH graduate, Diane spent ten years at the Boston Globe covering regional economics before returning to her home state to raise her family. Her specialty is connecting national economic trends to local impacts, making complex financial news accessible to everyday readers. Diane has developed a respected column, "Granite State Business," featuring profiles of local entrepreneurs and analyzing economic development in New Hampshire's diverse communities from the North Country to the Massachusetts border. She serves on the board of the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center and frequently speaks at community events about the state's economic outlook. Outside of work, Diane is an avid gardener, cookbook collector, and youth soccer coach. She lives in Bedford with her husband and twin daughters.