November 14, 2013
by Rochester Main Street

The Members of the Rochester Historic District Commission recognized retiring Ch…

The Members of the Rochester Historic District Commission recognized retiring Chair Nel Sylvain for his many years of dedicated service and leadership of the historic District Commission at their November 13 meeting. Pictured (l-r) Member Nancy Dibble, Chair Molly Meulenbroek, Nel Sylvain, Member Marilyn Jones, City Council Representative Sandy Keans, and Planning Board Representative Rick Albertelli. Missing from the photo are HDC Members Martha Wingate and Peter Bruckner. Rochester Main Street volunteers are pleased to join the Rochester Historic District Commission Members in recognizing Nel for his leadership and service in helping to preserve and promote the architectural and historic heritage of our community and helping to keep us from becoming "Anyplace, USA"! Thanks Nel!

October 31, 2013
by Rochester Main Street

4th Annual Zombie Walk a Fun Night In Downtown! On behalf of the Board of Direc…

4th Annual Zombie Walk a Fun Night In Downtown!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and PR/Events Committee at Rochester Main Street I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for helping bring to life the 4th Annual Zombie Walk in downtown Rochester last Friday night. With nearly 400 walking and dancing zombies, plus torch bearers and banner holders, we had the biggest and best attendance ever. We especially need to say thank you to our sponsor, Bank of New Hampshire, and producing partners Rochester Police Department and Dunkin’ Donuts, without who it would not have been possible to produce such a spectacular event.

I would also be remiss in not recognizing the hard work of our local dance students from Dance In Motion, Joy of Dance, Corinne’s School of Dance and Studio 109 with the direction of Mandy Barstow who make this such a signature event. We hope that you all had a great time and look forward to an even bigger and better event next year! It was great to see the sidewalks and the route so filled with watchers! Thanks also to our bonfire builder Jeff Bisson and the Rochester Fire Department for dousing the embers, DJ John Cox for providing music, and Happy Pappy’s Country Store for catering our “brains” for the Zombies.

Last, but definitely not least thank you to our volunteers : From Service Credit Union- Candace, Jennifer and Matt, Jeff Bisson , Tyler Bisson, Tonya Bisson, Sarah Gregory, Tracy Hayes, Bonnie Breton, Candace Manseau, Jennifer Granger, Andrea Desjardin, and Dennis Ottino. We really couldn’t do it without all of you working together! Thanks for bringing this great event downtown and we hope to see you all again next year!

October 31, 2013
by Rochester Main Street

Congratulations To Fall Window/Storefront Display Contest Winners! The Design…

Congratulations To Fall Window/Storefront Display Contest Winners!
The Design Committee volunteers at Rochester Main Street would like to thank all of those who decorated their storefronts and windows for the fall season to bring a bit of color to the downtown area. Judging took place last Friday afternoon just after noontime and the blue ribbon winner was Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub & café at 50-N North Main Street with their scarecrows pumpkins, hay bales and cornstalks. Picking up a second place ribbon was Bella fresco at 44 North Main Street with their “Pizza pumpkins and cornstalks. Dos Amigos Burritos at 15 Wakefield Street came in a close third with a permanent “pumpkin head” customer seated in the front window. The judges also wished to especially mention Bernier Insurance on Wakefield Street who always set the tone for the seasons with their spectacular displays.

For those who would like to see all the windows for themselves you can also check out Jetpack Comics, Fat Tony’s Italian Grill, Even Ends Hair Salon, Kelly’s Gymnastics, the Law Offices of Stephen Brown , and Deb Ellis Real Estate Office. Thank you all for bringing a bit of color and seasonal cheer to downtown for all to enjoy!