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REMINDER: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

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Downtown Parking Review Group to host Public Input Open House on 3/22

The Downtown Parking Review Group, a City Manager's self-directed workgroup, is hosting a Public...

Chamber of Commerce Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Bean Me Up

The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bean Me Up, to...

Attention Rochester Businesses: Sign up now for Free Comic Book Day

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Jetpack Comics & Games is now...

Postponed: Public Input Needed! Help improve Rochester’s Downtown Parking

Updated: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. An update will be...

Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...

Santa’s elves have descended on downtown Rochester, find them all for a chance to win prizes!

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Elf Off The Shelf,...

Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser to return 12/2-3

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate ‘A Downtown Christmas’

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a series of upcoming downtown events planned...

Sbrizza Family donates blue spruce for annual downtown Christmas display

The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the Sbrizza family, of...

City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion

On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...

Admiral Property lists former ‘Portable Pantry’ for $1800/month

After several years of dormancy since the former 'Portable Pantry' departed for Dover, Admiral...

Finally! Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners revealed

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt...

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Calling All Poets: What Does Pride Mean to You? Celebrate Through Poetry

Rochester Pride is holding a poetry contest. The theme is “What does Pride mean...

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

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

Carnival Ride Setup for Lilac Family Fun Festival to Impact Parking and Traffic Friday 7/11

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the School Department, is preparing the grounds...