Rochester, New Hampshire

ROCHESTER , NEW HAMPSHI RE station and is an example of the commitment to historical preservation in the community. With an influx of young families and young professionals, Rochester is changing and the city is ready for it. “With all the growth and development that’s occurring, I really think that in the next three to five years, this is going to be a very different place,” suggests Cox. “It’s already starting to get a different feel. There is a very positive vibe here. I think our job as city leaders is going to be to manage that to the most benefit of our citizens. And I think we’ve got a great start, but we are just getting started.” Scala adds, “We all want what’s best for the community. After that, all the other benefits will fall into place. We have a tremendously solid tax base, a very well-run government, and anything beyond that is just bonus. Our time has come, we just have to be patient enough to make sure that we do it correctly.” has been another main priority for the city, an area which is becoming a hub for arts and entertainment. According to Wyatt, “Our city has a 750-seat theater above City Hall, which is located right in the center of downtown. It hosts a variety of different performances throughout the year, including theatre, comedy, film, mainstage concerts, and educational programming. We also have a small art museum in our city’s Community Center, showing art from all around the world, which is available to see for free.” Rochester Main Street, a group of volunteers who are part of the national Main Street program, keep the focus on creating a vibrant downtown, while preserving the rich history and architecture of the surroundings. Another volunteer effort by the Historical Museum and the Historic District Commission resulted in the renovation of the City Hall Annex. The annex, which was built in 1904 was originally a fire Norway Plains Associates Land Surveying ~ Civil Engineering ‘‡”…‹ƒŽȀ ‡•‹†‡–‹ƒŽ ‹–‡ Žƒ• ‘—†ƒ”› ‹‡ —”˜‡›‹‰ ‘– ‹‡ †Œ—•–‡–• —„†‹˜‹•‹‘• ‡’–‹…›•–‡ ‡•‹‰• Š‘”‡Žƒ† ‡”‹––‹‰ ‹–‡ ••‡••‡–• ʹ ‘–‹‡–ƒŽ ‘—Ž‡˜ƒ”†ǡ ‘…Š‡•–‡” ͵ͳ ‘‘‡› –”‡‡–ǡ Ž–‘ 603-335-3948 www.norwayplains.com Shawn Gagnon C: 603-860-0853 E: sgagnon@mctrucks.com 220 Frontage Road Manchester, NH 03103 603-668-1700 www.mctrucks.com McDevitt Trucks has been supporting New Hampshire’s municipalities since 1974. We understand the demands of municipal equipment, which must operate in the worst weather and around the clock to keep our cities’ infrastructures clear and safe. Downtime is not an option. We are proud to support the City of Rochester and are grateful for its trust in us. Contact Shawn About Purchasing Your New Mack Truck Today!