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City Council - 7/7/26
Published: Jul 7, 2026
City Council Reviews Downtown Zoning Amendment to Match Historic District
The City Council held a first reading of an amendment to Chapter 275 of the General Ordinances concerning the location and boundaries of zoning districts. This amendment aims to make a small change in the downtown district to align with the historic district. The matter will be referred to a public hearing on July 21st, with a potential special meeting for adoption on the same evening. The property owners of the three affected lots were notified via certified mail.
Non-Union Employee Handbook Amended to Reflect Budget Changes and Policy Alignments
The City Council discussed amendments to the non-union employee handbook. These updates align with the budget, clarify policies on merit increases, comp time, sick leave, workers' compensation, jury duty, military leave, health insurance, educational incentive, and separation. Longevity pay has been removed from the separation article as it is now included in the merit track. The changes aim for equity among staff and alignment with state and federal regulations.
City Council Adopts FY 2027 CDBG Action Plan and Community Development Budget
The City Council adopted the FY 2027 Rochester CDBG action plan and approved and appropriated the fiscal 2027 community development budget. The public input period for this plan concluded on June 30th with no additional input received. The resolution was moved for adoption and approved by the council.
City Council Enters Non-Public Session for Negotiations and Personnel Matters; Minutes Sealed
The City Council moved to go into a non-public session for labor negotiations (RSA 91-A:2, I.A.) and personnel matters (RSA 91-A:3, II.A.). A motion was made to seal the minutes from the non-public session indefinitely, stating that revealing them would make the subject matter moot. The motion to enter non-public session and seal minutes passed with a roll call vote.
Community Development Updates: Dismas Home Opens, Festivals, Summer Camp Expansion, and Fragrant City Recognized
The City Council received updates on several community initiatives. Dismas Home, a recipient of city opioid abatement funds, has opened a new Rochester location at 6 Healthcare Drive, providing treatment and transitional living for women exiting the justice system. The Lilac Family Fun Festival is scheduled for Saturday at Spalding High School and the Community Center, with road closures on Chestnut Hill Road for fireworks. Summer camp capacity was increased to 148 campers with 10 in the counselor training program, and an additional AquaZumba class was added at Gonick Pool due to community feedback and a waitlist, increasing public swim hours to 96 per week across three locations. A new resident complimented the city's fragrant plantings.
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