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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

Longtime Chair Steps Down, Rochester Trustees of the Trust Fund Seek New Member

The Trustees of the Trust Fund for the City of Rochester are seeking a new member, following the resignation of longtime Chair Robert Pallas. Member of the Trustees Brett Johnson thanked Pallas for his years of dedication, stating, "Unfortunately, our long-time Chair has resigned from...

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City Chat with Mayor Callaghan to return on August 4

Due to the summer holiday season, City Chat will be postponed to Friday, August...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Independence Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed, Fireworks scheduled for 7/8

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices, the Public Library, and Recreation Department will...

Annual Water Quality Report now available on the City’s website

The 2022 Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for the City of Rochester public water...

City Council adopts FY24 Budget, $5.5MM below Tax Cap

On Tuesday, June 6th, the Rochester City Council adopted the FY24 budget. The City Manager’s...

Mayor Paul Callaghan to host City Chat on Friday, June 2

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

Mayor recommends tax rate reduction, proposed $1.85 increase falls to $.82

On Tuesday, May 16th, the Rochester City Council Committee of the Whole met to...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/29 in observance of Memorial Day

Municipal Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of Memorial...

Deadline Approaching for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications

The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for...

Downtown Architectural and Public Art Walking Tour planned for 5/17, open to public

The Arts & Culture Commission and Historic District Commission will be hosting an Architectural...

Several Public Hearings planned for 5/16 City Council Workshop, public participation encouraged

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, City Council will hold several public hearings before the...

Community Input needed to Update Natural Resource and Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters

The City of Rochester is seeking public input to update the Natural Resource and...

WATCH: City Council holds FY24 budget retreat, public hearings to follow

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, City Council held an all-day FY24 Budget Retreat at...

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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

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

The Franklin Gallery to Showcase (Un)Mask Pride Art Exhibit in August

The Seacoast LGBTQ History Project and The Franklin Gallery are thrilled to announce the...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Announces 51st Annual Golf Tournement and Clambake

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will hold its...

Eversource promoting bill assistance as higher bills are driven by increased summer usage and upcoming August rate changes

With increased summer usage coinciding with upcoming August rate changes, Eversource is hosting a...