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City of Rochester Invites Residents to Weigh In on Federal CDBG Housing and Community Funding

Rochester’s Community Development Division is inviting residents to participate in a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) survey to help guide housing priorities and the use of federal funding. The survey will close on March 1, 2026, and responses may be included in the city’s Annual...

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 12/28

Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will be hosting a community coffee gathering on Sunday, December 28, starting at 12:00 pm at the Luck Oak Bar + Grill, located inside the Lilac Club Casino at 7 Milton Rd. The informal event is open to...

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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect Starting 11:00 PM on 1/23

A Downtown Parking Ban is in effect from Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11...

Rochester’s Certified Property Taxation Remains Below Allowable Tax Cap by $14.5 Million

During the Finance Committee meeting on January 14, Director of Finance Mark Sullivan reported...

Rochester City Clerk’s Office Officially Relocates to James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

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

Citywide Parking Ban Starts 9:00 pm on 1/19 until 9:00 am 1/20

A Citywide Parking Ban is in effect from Sunday, January 19, 2025, 9:00 pm...

City Council to Hold Public Hearing on 1/21 for Ordinance Amendments and Infrastructure Projects

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Earns ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation

At a recent City Council meeting, during the City Manager's report, Katie Ambrose announced...

Mayor Addresses Property Tax Concerns Amid Historic Tax Rate Drop and Citywide Revaluation

During a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan addressed concerns regarding the citywide...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 1/20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin...

‘City Chat’ Returns: Mayor Callaghan Sets New Dates and Locations for Revamped Community Engagement Hour

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Civics 101 Classes Announced for 2025

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

City of Rochester Sees High Demand for New Trash Bag Program During Holiday Season

The City of Rochester’s new residential overflow trash bag program has seen an overwhelming...

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Rochester Public Library Teen Room: January Events & Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...

City of Rochester Invites Residents to Weigh In on Federal CDBG Housing and Community Funding

Rochester’s Community Development Division is inviting residents to participate in a Community Development Block...

Ward 4 City Councilors to Host Community Engagement Event on 12/28

Ward 4 City Councilors David Walker and Chuck Creteau will be hosting a community...

LISTEN: Turning Blighted Buildings into Thriving Spaces, RSA 79-E Explained

In this episode, Matt sits down with Economic Development Director Michael Scala and Chief...