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Citywide Parking Ban Starts Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00pm to 7:00am, February 11, 2026

Citywide Parking Ban Starts Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00pm until 7:00am February 11, 2026 During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots.  For general inquiries and concerns, contact the Department of Public...

City Council Amends Rules of Order to Expand Public Input at Workshops

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, members unanimously voted to amend the Rules of Order. In addition to several non-substantive changes, an additional opportunity for public input was added to the end of workshop agendas. There are now two opportunities...

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Public Works to Close Portion of Colby Street For Site Restoration on 4/30

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Public Works will close one side of Colby Street,...

City of Rochester Announces New Tenant for Former Ben Franklin Building

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the long-vacant building at 60...

Help Shape the Future of GovTV: Take the 2025 Community Engagement Survey

The City of Rochester invites residents to participate in the 2025 GovTV Community Engagement...

Public Works to close portion of Chestnut Street for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/23

On Wednesday, April 23, Public Works will temporarily turn off the water on Chestnut...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water on Meadow Lane on 4/17

On Thursday, April 17, Public Works will temporarily shut off water service for 9–42...

Public Works to close portion of Winter St. for Fire Hydrant Replacement on 4/16

On Wednesday, April 16, Public Works will temporarily close Winter Street from Rockingham Electric...

Conservation Commission Announces 2025 Rain Barrel Program

The Conservation Commission for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce the 2025...

Public Works to close portion of Old Dover Rd. for Site Restoration on 4/15

On Tuesday, April 15, Public Works will temporarily close a portion of Old Dover...

City of Rochester Recognizes Marc St. Pierre’s 42 Years of Dedication to Public Works

The Public Works Department congratulates Marc St. Pierre on his recent retirement after 42...

Public Works: Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled May 4 – June 13

The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 4, 2025, and...

Reminder: City Clerk’s Office Now Located In James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Rochester City Clerk's Office officially moved from its...

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Rochester Public Library to Host YA Author Fair Featuring Local Writers

In this episode, Matt sits down with Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin, Rochester Public Library,...

Citywide Parking Ban Starts Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00pm to 7:00am, February 11, 2026

Citywide Parking Ban Starts Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00pm until 7:00am February 11,...

Rochester Public Library Honors Trustee Pam Hubbard’s 27 Years of Service

The Rochester Public Library recognizes Pam Hubbard, a Rochester resident and Library Trustee for...

City Council Amends Rules of Order to Expand Public Input at Workshops

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting, members unanimously voted...