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*Media Advisory* The Castle on Charles to Host Medieval Dinner Show

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Castle on Charles

17 Charles St.
Rochester, NH 03867

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

The Castle on Charles to Host Medieval Dinner Show

Locals can attend productions of “The Sword and The Stone – Challenge to the Throne!” this April at the Castle on Charles. (Courtesy Photo Castle on Charles)

ROCHESTER — A new show at the Castle on Charles is promising laughs, song, and a great meal to locals looking for a unique theater experience.

“The Sword and The Stone – Challenge to the Throne!” is an interactive musical written, directed and composed by Mike Morris.

WHEN:

Weekends through April 27:

Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

The Castle on Charles, 19 Charles St., Rochester

WHAT:

“The Sword and The Stone – Challenge to the Throne!” tells the story of a King who is looking for a successor, and challenges his potential replacements to a tournament where they must pull a sword from a stone.

Theatergoers will watch the musical unfold as they enjoy a four course feast catered by The Governor’s Inn, complete with appetizers, ribs, soup, bone-in chicken, roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots, and desserts.

Optional beer, wine, mead and grog will also be available.

The musical takes place inside the Castle on Charles, a medieval-inspired building that features a forty foot tower with crenelations, cathedral ceiling, Gothic lanterns, and iron chandeliers.

Tickets to the musical-feast are $44, and can be purchased at www.CastleNH.com.

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Rochester Hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Residential Drop Off Will be Closed to Accommodate Event

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox announces that residents will have an opportunity to dispose of their hazardous household waste at an event next month, requiring the closure of regular residential waste drop off.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Rochester and other surrounding communities will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Turnkey Landfill on Rochester Neck Road.

To accommodate this event, the residential drop off site for trash and yard waste will be closed on May 4, due to ongoing construction.

The following items will be accepted:

  • House and Garden Products: weed killers and fertilizers, no-pest strips, ant spray and baits, bug and rodent sprays, flea repellents, bug sprays, insecticides, assorted household cleaners and more.
  • Garage Products: car wax and polish, fuel additives, antifreeze and various other car fluids.
  • Workshop/Painting Products: oil or enamel based paint, stains and finishes, paint strippers and removers, photographic chemicals, fixatives, adhesives, glues and other solvents.

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Latex paint
  • Motor oil, tires and computers
  • Zinc carbon and alkaline batteries (batteries sold after May 1996 are non-hazardous and can be placed in the trash)
  • Recyclable batteries and fluorescent lights
  • Car batteries
  • Propane tanks

For a complete breakdown of what can and can’t be collected, click here.

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Rochester Social Worker to Depart for New Role in Neighboring Community

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rochester Social Worker to Depart for New Role in Neighboring Community

ROCHESTER — City Manager Blaine Cox announces that City Welfare Social Worker Nancy Poulin will depart that position this week for a new role in Somersworth.

Poulin, who has been named the Welfare Officer for the City of Somersworth, was hired as Social Worker by the City of Rochester after serving as director of the Homeless Center for Strafford County in Gonic. She served the City of Rochester for nearly 11 years.

As Social Worker, Poulin has been managed and trained by 16-year Rochester City Welfare Director Todd Marsh, who emphasizes a holistic collaborative case management approach, which has lowered recidivism back to the welfare office and helped lower general assistance spending.

Poulin will start her new role as Somersworth Welfare Officer next Monday.

“Nancy’s learned skills and experience will be used to the benefit of one of our neighboring cities,” said Cox. “Her transition to supporting Somersworth is a great example of the strong relationship between our two communities.”

Marsh believes Poulin will be as prepared as anyone could hope to be when she arrives for her first day on the job in Somersworth.

“Local Welfare is in frequent communication with and works collaboratively with many different agencies and organizations,” said Marsh. “Nancy knows the region’s resources and the people behind the resources. She understands the challenges of local welfare, the local welfare laws and the intent of the laws. She is already preparing to reach out to those resources unique to Somersworth, including the schools’ homeless liaison, their local Share Fund, food pantry and faith community.”

Poulin’s transition is being described as a win-win-win-win for Poulin, Somersworth and the Tri City area, which now has welfare managers who share a combined 50 years of experience in the field.

“I’m grateful for the experience I’ve had working with my colleagues and residents in Rochester,” said Poulin. “I’m looking forward to making meaningful contributions in Somersworth, while continuing to build upon the strong relationships I’ve built in Rochester, the Tri Cities and the Seacoast. I have no doubt that the Tri Cities will all benefit from our efforts.”

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Maple Street Magnet School and Riverwalk Committee Continuing Work to Enhance Cocheco River and Hanson Pines Trails

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Maple Street Magnet School and Riverwalk Committee Continuing Work to Enhance Cocheco River and Hanson Pines Trails

ROCHESTER — Some of Rochester’s youngest scientists paid a visit last week to check in on progress toward new outdoor classrooms and other amenities in the Hanson Pines and Cocheco River area.

Last spring, Maple Street Magnet School students reached out to Rochester’s Riverwalk Committee to forge a partnership that will help develop portions of the Cocheco River and Hanson Pines areas into outdoor learning spaces.

Since then, students have conducted fundraising, brainstormed ideas and contributed to planning and design of outdoor classroom spaces. The Riverwalk committee is working closely with students to identify options for other new installations, which will ultimately require the approval from the Hanson Pines Trustees and the City Council.

Students will take on an active role in navigating the approval process by presenting to the two boards and defending their proposals publicly.

On Wednesday, April 3, students and members of the committee visited those areas as a first step in the next phase of a year-long project. There they discussed ways to incorporate hands-on learning that would allow students to better connect with nature in their own community.

“When we heard about the Riverwalk Committee’s efforts to create outdoor learning spaces along the riverwalk, we knew we had to offer our newfound expertise and enthusiasm to this community project,” said fourth grade teacher Sara Cantrell. “One of the most exciting things about this project has been how closely our students’ ideas have aligned with those of the committee.”

Students have developed several ideas, which they’ll continue to work on with the committee to build upon and determine how to make them a reality. Some of their ideas included places to climb, an obstacle course, a bird watching station, science center, information stations and signage.

“One of the goals of the Rochester Riverwalk Committee has always been to incorporate aspects that can be utilized by the Rochester School District as part of its curriculum,’ Committee Chair Stacey Marchionni said. “Connecting children to the outdoors and getting them outside to learn, do hands-on projects and enjoy their natural surroundings is a huge part of our work to make these areas a true community asset.”

As part of the group’s next steps, they have identified options for outdoor classroom layouts and are working to identify and install signage that will inform visitors of all ages about the environment, wildlife and natural elements that surround them on the trails.

“We are delighted that the Maple Street Magnet School has embraced this project, as has Spaulding High School,” Marchionni added, “and we look forward to working with the teachers and students to bring this aspect of the Riverwalk project to fruition.”

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