Municipal
City of Rochester to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing from 9/22 to 10/24
The City of Rochester will begin flushing fire hydrants starting on September 22. The work is expected to continue until…
Public Works: Pre-Demolition Process Underway at Former Nancy Loud School
The Department of Public Works has officially begun the pre-demolition process at the former Nancy Loud School, following a recent…
City of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display
The Department of Public Works is beginning its search for a Christmas tree for the annual holiday display in Central…
City of Rochester proclaims September as Service Dog Awareness Month
At the City Council meeting on September 3rd, Mayor Paul Callaghan proclaimed September as Service Dog Awareness Month in Rochester….
City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032
The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater regulation, but now faces significant challenges…
No September ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 10/4/2024
IMPORTANT: City Chat will be postponed to October 4, 2024, due to the Labor Day holiday. City Chat is a…
Public Works: Striping for Strafford Square Roundabout Scheduled for 9/6
The Public Works Department for the City of Rochester is announcing that striping for the Strafford Square Roundabout is anticipated…
Public Works provides clarification on Strafford Square Roundabout Slip Lane
The City has received feedback indicating that some drivers may be confused about the use of the slip lane at…
Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed
In observance of Labor Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will be closed. Regular hours of operation…
WATCH: City Council Commends Rochester Slammers 8U Softball Team for Undefeated Season and Championship Victory
On Tuesday, August 20, during the Rochester City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan celebrated the Rochester Slammers 8U softball team…
Overnight Sewer Line Maintenance on Highland Street and Eastern Avenue: August 22-23
The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working on the sewer line located on Highland Street…
City of Rochester to Implement New Official Trash Bag Program for Overflow Residential Trash
In May 2024, the City of Rochester announced an important transition regarding the disposal of residential overflow trash. Starting August…