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Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year, the tree was donated by Diane and Eben Huston of 22 Skyline Drive. The Hustons have lived on this property for over 30 years. The...

City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules

The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking bans may be declared periodically throughout the winter season. During a Snow Emergency, no on-street parking is allowed for the duration of the ban. Parking will also be restricted in...

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Library hosts no-contact downtown scavenger hunt for families

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will be holding a scavenger hunt...

Downtown Candy Store plans Grand Re-Opening 1/21

Sweet Peach's Candy & Confections is under new management and hosting a Grand Re-Opening...

Spaulding Student Group, Rochester Social Club display inspirational posters

In an effort to boost community spirit, two volunteer groups executed similar plans to...

Library hosts drive-thru Santa meet and greet

The Rochester Public Library recently hosted a drive-thru Santa event for children of all ages.  “During...

Tree Raffle to Support Downtown Businesses

Rochester Main Street is holding another holiday raffle to support downtown businesses. To enter,...

Downtown Elf has been making people smile since 1990

Rochester resident Linda Hanscom has become a bonafide downtown celebrity and a beloved sighting...

Metal Heads opens in Downtown Rochester

Metal Heads is now open for business at 30 North Main Street, in downtown...

Video: Chamber of Commerce hosts Holiday Tree Lighting

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Welcome sign added to Downtown

The Economic Development Department for the City of Rochester recently partnered with a downtown...

Main Street Holiday Raffle: Win $250 Gift Card!

Rochester Main Street is holding a holiday raffle to support downtown businesses. To enter,...

Franklin Gallery presents Italia, works by Tom Glover

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...

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Knights of Columbus Donate $2,400 to Support Meals at Monarch School of New England

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. McDonald Council 2048, are proud to announce a $2,400...

Cornerstone VNA Announces 39th Annual Jane Cooper Fall Lights of Love Celebration

Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit provider of high-quality, skilled care at home, is pleased...

Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Rochester Trustees, Rotary Club, Spaulding High School Students Volunteer to Cleanup Old Rochester Cemetery

Last weekend, the City of Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund worked with volunteers...