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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...

Application Deadline Approaching for 2027 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program

The application deadline for both the CDBG and General City Funding programs is Friday, November 21st, at 4:00 p.m. Applications received after this time will not be accepted, and the agency will not be eligible to apply again until the fall of 2026. Applications for...

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Rochester City Council adopts FY25 Budget, tax bills scheduled to be mailed on 6/17

On Tuesday, June 4, the Rochester City Council adopted the FY25 City, County, School...

Councilor Rachel Lawrence announces resignation, City Council seeks qualified replacement

On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence stated her intent to resign from the...

City of Rochester announces temporary closure of former Ben Franklin Lot for lighting, paving

The City of Rochester is announcing the temporary closure of the former Ben Franklin...

Mayor to host City Chat on 6/7 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

City of Rochester to Begin 2024 Property Revaluation with In-Field Assessments in June

As part of the 2024 Full Statistical Revaluation for the City of Rochester, mandated...

Public Works: Lois Street will be closed at North Main Street on 5/30 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will replace a section of...

Retail Trash Bag Program: $1.75 bags for overflow garbage to go on sale mid-Summer 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, during the regular City Council meeting, Finance Director Mark Sullivan...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/27 for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...

Public Works: Roadway near 6 Nutter Street CLOSED until approx. 3:00 pm on 5/16

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be replacing a section...

City Council to hold several Public Hearings on 5/21

The City of Rochester will hold several public hearings on Tuesday, May 21 at...

DPW to work on Pump Station at corner of Western Ave and First Street on 5/14-15

The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working at the...

City of Rochester announces $1.75 Retail Trash Bag Program for residential overflow garbage

On Tuesday, May 7, during the regular City Council meeting, Finance Director Mark Sullivan...

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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...

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The Granite State Choral Society is thrilled to announce its inspiring Fall 2025 concert...