Municipal
Public Works: City of Rochester Releases 2023 Water Quality Report
The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the 2023 Consumer Confidence Reports, also known as the Annual…
Public Works to conduct smoke testing near Wakefield Street, Hanson Street, Museum Way on 6/20
The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be conducting smoke testing of sewers in the area of…
Beat the Heat: City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during business hours
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester encourages residents to utilize the Public Library…
City of Rochester Announces FY25 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program
On June 4, the Rochester City Council approved the FY25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
Finance Committee allocates federal ARPA funds for Public Park and Downtown Riverwalk projects
On Tuesday, June 11, the Finance Committee, led by Mayor Paul Callaghan, allocated federal funds from the American Rescue Plan…
Union Street Parking Lot to receive major refurbishment in 2025
The Union Street parking lot in downtown Rochester is set for a major refurbishment, with construction expected between the spring…
Public Works to close a section of Cushing Boulevard for water service repairs on June 17-18
The Rochester Department of Public Works and SUR Construction will be closing a section of Cushing Boulevard for water service…
City Council seeks qualified candidates for Ward 2/Seat B vacancy, applications due 6/18
On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence announced her intent to resign from the Ward 2/Seat B position on City…
Public Works Announces Temporary Road Closure on Furbush Street
The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is announcing the temporary closure of Furbush Street, at 11…
Roadway painting begins 6/10, motorists advised to exercise caution and avoid crossing lines
The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is working with a contractor to repaint yellow lines (dashed…
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 District, Enterprise, and Special Revenue Funds…
Councilor Rachel Lawrence announces resignation, City Council seeks qualified replacement
On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence stated her intent to resign from the Ward 2/Seat B position on City…