ROCHESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A message from Rochester Recreation & Arena: This past week has really put us in the summer mindset! We can’t wait for summer vacation, swimming, camp, concerts, and sunshine! The Rec and Arena have lots of fun activities for children and adults of all ages coming up in June, July, and August. You can read…
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of June. The Teen Summer Reading Program starts with a party on Monday, June 15, at 5 p.m.! Teens can enjoy ice cream, crafts, and music in the Community Room between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m….
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The Governor’s Inn will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event will take place at The Governor’s Inn, located at 78 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. This event will provide an opportunity to learn…
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients honored during its Annual Awards Celebration, “A Night To Shine,” held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at The Oaks Grandview. Business of the Year – Jersey Mike’s Subs The Business of the Year award is one of the Chamber’s most prestigious honors, celebrating excellence…
The SHARE Fund is seeking new members to join its Board of Directors as the organization prepares for an upcoming leadership transition at the end of the year. The SHARE Fund is a Rochester-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families meet their basic needs during times of financial hardship. Through programs such as…
The Rochester Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade will step off from Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street at 10:30 a.m. sharp, designated with a cannon shot. The parade will proceed to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River, where there will be a brief…
The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) will present its annual summer exhibition, “Black & White,” on display throughout the month of June at The Franklin Gallery at Riverstones Custom Framing in Rochester, NH. A public opening reception will be held on June 3 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, where attendees can meet participating photographers…
Vouchers for Veterans and the City of Rochester are excited to announce that heroism will be on display this Memorial Day weekend (May 23–25, 2026) on the Rochester Common. Flags of Honor is a stirring and unforgettable display of 550 full-sized American flags arranged within and around the ⅓-mile oval park, each flag dedicated to…
In April 2024, the Rochester Conservation Commission hosted a river clean-up event in which members of the Great Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited participated. On that day, members of both organizations expressed a desire to collaborate and work together on future projects. Since then, the Commission has remained in regular communication with the Great Bay…
The Rochester Recreation & Arena Department invites East Rochester community members and neighbors of Nancy Loud Park to attend a Neighborhood Picnic celebrating the new park and playground, which officially opened in October 2025. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of May…
Have you ever stopped to think about the history behind the names of rivers and streets in Rochester? In this episode, Bob & Lisa take listeners on a journey to uncover some of the interesting and unusual stories behind some of the named places in the city. The Rochester Historical Society and Museum is located…
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Making Way”, an art exhibition featuring works by Denise Manseau in the Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library, beginning May 4, 2026. Denise Manseau creates paintings that are inventions in response to place—inner landscapes that transform the visible world into tangible form. Her work emerges…
A message from the Rochester Public Library’s monthly newsletter: April showers bring May towers of new releases!Read on for what we have coming soon… NEW FICTION This is the perfect time to park yourself on a bench at Rochester Common and enjoy some spring reads! Fresh fiction titles this month include Ironwood by Michael Connelly,…
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: Please be reminded that on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. sharp, Mr. Cliff Hodgdon will be our guest speaker at the Rochester Historical Society on Hanson Street. Mr. Hodgdon has created a masterful presentation that will nourish your intellect to the point where your mouth…
A message from the Rochester Historical Society and Museum: The Rochester Historical Society is deeply honored to announce a remarkable guest speaker who will help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation. On June 10, 2026, we will welcome Master Gunnery Sergeant Kurt Dupuis (Retired), currently residing in Virginia. With a distinguished 30-year career—including…
The Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of a new webpage that features more than 30 curated book lists designed to help teen readers discover their next favorite title. According to Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin, visitors to the Rochester Public Library Teen Webpage will now have access to…
The Salvation Army will hold community yard sales at its location at 10 Old Farm Road in Rochester on Saturday, May 9, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community members are invited to shop the yard sales or rent a table for $5 to sell their own items. Proceeds will help…
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that First Church Congregational, UCC, will host a Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. This event will take place at First Church Congregational, UCC, located at 63 South Main Street in Rochester, NH. Parking will be available in…
The Rochester Public Library is pleased to exhibit a series of original works by Jozimar Matimano on the Main Floor in May. Matimano is a fine art painter. He was born in the East Democratic Republic of Congo, Butembo, where he grew up and moved to Uganda at ten. Nine years ago, he immigrated to…
A message from the Rochester Opera House: It began as a short, fifteen-minute musical for a small local school in England and grew into a beloved theatrical sensation. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s masterpiece, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opens on May 8 and runs through May 24! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…
Rochester Grange #86 is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a community Flag Raising and Open House on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. The community is invited to join the celebration. For more information and general inquiries, contact Lois at (603) 332-4033. The Rochester Grange is located at 21 Charles Street.
The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of May. The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program is going strong! Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the program, including an art kit, water bottles, reading baskets, Pokémon cards, games, and more. Teens can…
Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the tenth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm and continues to be…
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new Skill Up! Series, an educational program designed to support business growth and professional development within the Greater Rochester business community. The Skill Up! Series will feature sessions led by local business experts, providing insights into practical and timely topics relevant…
The Rochester Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade will step off from Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street at 10:30 a.m. sharp, designated with a cannon shot. The parade will proceed to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River, where there will be a brief…
The Department of Public Works has advised that the ongoing repairs on Little Falls Bridge Road will be extended several days in order to complete the project. The anticipated re-opening date for Little Falls Bridge Road is now Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The work on the Little Falls Bridge Road Bridge consists of bridge deck…
To partially offset rising operational expenses, the Seacoast’s nonprofit public transit system, the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST), is proposing fare increases for implementation later this calendar year. As part of the proposal under consideration, COAST’s base cash fare would increase from $1.50 to $2.00 on all bus routes. This change would also impact…
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “A Night To Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, Bring Your Bling!” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth, NH. Co-underwritten by Breezeline and Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success and features cocktails, a…
J. L. Long, established Rochester author and the host of the monthly Rochester Writers Night literary salon, has just released his second poetry collection, The Cancer Cantos. In the autumn of 2019, the poet’s mother was diagnosed with cancer. In the winter of 2019, she underwent chemotherapy and surgery. In October of 2020, the poet’s…
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, several students from Spaulding High School worked with members of the Rochester Senior Activity Center to complete a mural at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Sponsored by the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA), the mural was painted inside the Senior Activity Center. The design features a lively,…
Community Partners, the local community mental health center, is preparing to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHCs offer mental health and substance use disorder services and facilitate access to physical health services. The first step is to conduct a thorough Community Needs Assessment. Please help Community Partners gain a better understanding of…
Yacht Rock will make its world premiere at ROH this summer, running from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, August 23. It features more than 30 of the greatest songs from that iconic age of smooth grooves and elite musicianship, spanning the mid-’70s to mid-’80s. It’s a party: piña coladas, beach balls, a limbo bar, a…
EVERCLEAR, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, has celebrated its 30th anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Everclear hits the Rochester Opera House stage on Sunday, July 26. Doors open at 6:00…