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

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Festival of Trees will return to...
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Rochester Main Street to celebrate ‘A Downtown Christmas’

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a series of upcoming downtown events planned...
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Sbrizza Family donates blue spruce for annual downtown Christmas display

The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the Sbrizza family, of...
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City Council unanimously approves downtown expansion

On November 1st, City Council approved a proposal from the Economic Development Department to...
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Admiral Property lists former ‘Portable Pantry’ for $1800/month

After several years of dormancy since the former 'Portable Pantry' departed for Dover, Admiral...
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Finally! Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners revealed

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the conclusion of the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt...
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Rochester Main Street plans new Halloween festivities, Zombie Walk to continue

Rochester Main Street has been hosting the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk for many...
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Rochester Main Street hosts productive fall cleanup and planting in downtown

On Sunday, September 18th, Rochester Main Street hosted a volunteer cleanup day on North...
Arts & Culture

PorchFest returns on 9/25, featuring more than 30 local bands

The Rochester Performance and Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting PorchFest, a free outdoor...
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Bigfoot scavenger hunt a “roaring” success for Rochester Main Street

The volunteers for Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the success of the...
Arts & Culture

New art in Central Square made with reclaimed material from historic building

The Rochester Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts,...
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Planning Board approves expansion of Downtown Commercial, City Council to have final say

On August 22nd, the Planning Board approved a proposal from Economic Development to expand...
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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...
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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...
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Watch: Public Works Committee – 11/20/25

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

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