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Rochester Fire Department Honors Teacher for Saving Choking Student

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Rochester Fire Department
Mark Klose, Chief
37 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 22, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rochester Fire Department Honors Teacher for Saving Choking Student

From left: Rochester Fire Chief Mark Klose, Seacoast Learning Collaborative teacher John Les, 11th grade student Joshua Tuttle and Frisbie Memorial Hospital Director of EMS Gary Brock. (Courtesy Photo)

ROCHESTER — Chief Mark Klose is pleased to announce that the Rochester Fire Department honored a Seacoast Learning Collaborative teacher who helped rescue a choking student last month.

On Friday, May 25, SLC teacher John Les administered the Heimlich Maneuver to 11th grade student Joshua Tuttle, who had indicated that he was choking. Les acted quickly and, after recognizing that Tuttle couldn’t talk, began the Heimlich Manuever and successfully removed the gum that had gotten stuck in Tuttle’s throat.

The Rochester Fire Department subsequently recognized Les for his act of heroism at SLC’s graduation ceremony on Friday, June 8.

“Mr. Les’s actions show how important it is to react quickly when someone is in need,” Chief Klose said. “I was proud to congratulate him for his heroic actions that day, which helped avoid a possible tragedy.”

Les has worked for 20 years with SLC in Gonic, which is a specialized education center for students with a variety of disabilities and special needs.

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City of Rochester Dedicates POW/MIA Display at City Hall

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  City of Rochester
Daniel Fitzpatrick, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

City of Rochester Dedicates POW/MIA Display at City Hall

ROCHESTER — City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick is pleased to announce that the City of Rochester dedicated a permanent, multifaceted POW/MIA tribute at City Hall today.

The tribute, a table set for one, symbolizes those soldiers who never returned home and calls upon passersby to remember those taken who have gone missing or were taken prisoner while serving in the armed forces. 

The table and chair were dedicated on Thursday, June 21, at a ceremony at City Hall that was well-attended by city officials and veterans from local organizations. Gordon Oliver, chaplain of the Rochester Veteran’s Council, led the dedication ceremony.

Members of the Rolling Thunder Veterans Organization donated the chair for the display, while the Public Works Department donated a table and table settings to complete the tribute.

“This display will serve as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices of so many American soldiers in defense of our freedom,” City Manager Fitzpatrick said. “The table, settings and chair are deeply symbolic of the absence of our POW’s and MIA’s and we are proud to have this tribute as a fixture at City Hall.”

To read the full dedication that sits on the table, click here.

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Rochester Library Installs New Flagpole

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  City of Rochester
Daniel Fitzpatrick, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rochester Library Installs New Flagpole

The Rochester Library installed a new flagpole, which is adorned with a brand new flag. (Courtesy Photo)

ROCHESTER — Director Brian Sylvester is pleased to announce that a new flagpole has been placed outside the Rochester Public Library, just in time for Flag Day. 

Last year, the Library Trustees asked library leaders to seek out a new flagpole, and they ultimately located an unused one standing on Wakefield Street near the City of Rochester Revenue Offices. 

Workers from the Department of Public Works disassembled and painted the pole, which was installed today. Following the installation, an American flag donated by former trustee John Roese was hoisted to the top.

“I’m grateful for the work of our Public Works colleagues and to John Roese for his gift to the library,” Director Sylvester said. “This new flagpole will be a beautiful part of the library for years to come.” 

The pole and flag will be used year round, and a New Hampshire state flag and lights will be installed later this summer. 

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Statement of Rochester City Attorney Terence O’Rourke

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  City of Rochester
Daniel Fitzpatrick, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Statement of Rochester City Attorney Terence O’Rourke Regarding New Hampshire Supreme Court Decision

ROCHESTER — City Attorney Terence O’Rourke issues the following statement to the public in regards to the State of New Hampshire Supreme Court decision in the case of John W. Weeden & a.v. v. City of Rochester:

“The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that all structures in the Amazon Campground must meet the City of Rochester’s fire and life safety codes and building codes.  The City of Rochester is very pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court, in that it extends the rights to safe, healthy, and structurally sound living conditions to all residents. The City looks forward to meeting with the property owner to ensure that certificates of occupancy are obtained for all residential units, that proper inspections are conducted, and that all units meet code.”

Added Rochester Fire Department Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Tim Wilder:

“I am pleased that the Supreme Court recognizes that all citizens are entitled to equal rights to health and safety in their residence, and it is encouraging in our line of work to hear that the high court understands that life and fire code are paramount to overall land use. The Rochester Fire Department looks forward to working with the property owner to ensure that all citizens reside in structures that are safe and sound.”

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