Municipal
City Chat: Mayor Chuck Grassie to host Public Engagement Hour on 10/23
Rochester residents are invited to join Mayor Chuck Grassie for City Chat, an informal, monthly opportunity to connect face-to-face and…
Public Works: Portland Street Sewer Improvements to Begin This Month
The Department of Public Works is announcing upcoming sewer utility improvements on Portland Street. SUR Construction, Inc. has been retained…
Public Works: Improvements to Intersection at Summer Street / Columbus Avenue to Begin This Fall
The Department of Public Works is announcing that intersection improvements for the Summer Street / Columbus Avenue intersection are anticipated…
Watch: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘State of the City’ Event
On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented its annual “State of the City” breakfast, featuring…
Podcast: All About Rochester’s Cyclical Property Inspection Program
In this episode, Matt Wyatt talks to Chief Assessor Marybeth Walker about why inspections are conducted, what property owners can…
City of Rochester Seeks Applications For FY28 General City Funds and CDBG Program
The City’s Community Development Division will begin accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 (July 1, 2027 – June…
Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026
In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, all Municipal Offices, including the Rochester Public Library and Recreation…
City of Rochester Addresses Water and Sewer Bill Interest Charge Issue
The City of Rochester is aware of a printing issue that resulted in a small interest charge of approximately 4…
City of Rochester Seeks Christmas Tree Donation for Downtown Central Square
The Department of Public Works is beginning its search for a Christmas tree donation for the annual holiday display in…
Reminder: Rochester Officials Warn of Fraudulent Communications Targeting Residents and Property Owners
City Manager Katie Ambrose is alerting residents and property owners to reports of fraudulent communications falsely claiming to be from…
Last Chance to Sign Up: Civics 101 Scheduled 10/6
Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active…
Reminder: Construction and Paving Project at Community Center Spurs Temporary Parking Changes
The Department of Public Works began construction and paving at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street,…