City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the City of Rochester has released its design charrette for downtown housing at the vacant lot at 13-15 Hanson St. A housing charrette brings together a diverse cross-section of the community, including public officials, city staff, workers, employers, and residents — with a volunteer team of architects and housing developers — …

City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that multiple city employees recently earned post-secondary degrees and industry certifications. 

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that Rochester is actively seeking proposals for redevelopment of two city owned properties downtown. In a newly-issued Request for Proposals, the city is seeking concepts for potential re-purposing of the Salinger Block (10 North Main St.) and the Scenic Theater (12/14 North Main St. Developers interested in responding to the …

The City of Rochester has been chosen to take part in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Greening America's Communities program. 

City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick is pleased to announce that two Rochester city planners have earned certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

The City of Rochester is actively working to promote the city as an option to craft brewers looking for a brick and mortar location on the Seacoast.

City Clerk Kelly Walters announces that residents are invited to offer input at three public hearings scheduled for next Tuesday’s City Council meeting.  The hearings will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, and will address the following matters:  Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 42 of the General Ordinances, Regarding Variances:  Citizens are invited to submit input and ask …

City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick announces that the City of Rochester's Planning Department will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29

ROCHESTER — City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick and Mayor Caroline McCarley announce that the Mayor’s Entertainment Zone Committee will hold a meeting later this month. All are welcome. There has been significant public interest in the Entertainment Zoning proposal for the City of Rochester, and meetings like this are intended to clarify the issue and educate the public while allowing for …