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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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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...

City of Rochester Implements Language Translation Tool to Enhance Communication with Diverse Community

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the adoption of ConveyConnect, an advanced...

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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...