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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 that certified property taxation for the five-year period spanning FY21 to FY25 has remained $14.5 million below the allowable tax cap. City Council adopted $9.9 million less in property taxes than...

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 location in City Hall to the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street. The Clerk's Office had been located in City Hall since the building first opened to the...

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City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the...

Water Service Disruption Scheduled for Walbridge Court and Crimson Lane area on 11/20

The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water in the area of...

Application Deadline for 2026 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program Approaching

The application deadline for both CDBG and General City Funding is due on Friday,...

Temporary Water Service Interruption Planned for area of Sandina Dr. and Marcy Dr. on 11/14

The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water in the area of...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Monday, November 11, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, all Municipal Offices, including the...

Mayor Callaghan: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’ Amid Lymphoma Diagnosis

On Tuesday, October 29, during a special City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced...

City of Rochester Announces Changes to City Chat Program Schedule and Locations, No November Meeting

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce updates to the City Chat program,...

City Council to hold Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The Rochester City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,...

City of Rochester to Open 60 Wakefield Street Parking Lot for Halloween Events

City Manager Katie Ambrose is pleased to announce that starting at 10:00 am on...

City Council Receives Update on 2024 City-wide Revaluation: Property Assessments to Reflect Rising Market Trends

On Tuesday, October 15, Interim Assessor Mary Beth Walker provided an update on the...

Economic Development Director provides an update on Downtown Parking to City Council

On Tuesday, October 15, Director of Economic Development Michael Scala presented an update on...

Water Service Interruption on Milton Road Area for Hydrant Replacement on 10/22

The Water Department for the Department of Public Works will be temporarily shutting off...

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Rochester Trustees of the Trust Announce Fund Distributions for Heating Fuel Assistance

The Trustees of the Trust Fund are pleased to share recent distributions meant to...

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...

Teen Room at Rochester Public Library Announces February Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens aged 12-18 to participate in a...

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...