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For Your Information: City of Rochester Warns Public About Fake Invoices

The City of Rochester is alerting residents and developers about a recent surge in fraudulent invoices circulating to Planning Board applicants. These fake invoices, which request payment for application review fees, have been sent via email and appear to originate from the City’s Planning Department. City...

City or Rochester Honors Deputy Director Lisa Clark for 25 Years of Service

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during the City Council meeting, Director of City Services Peter Nourse honored outgoing Deputy Director Lisa Clark following the announcement of her retirement. According to Nourse, Clark has been a positive force in Rochester for more than 25 years, stating,...

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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...

Mayor Callaghan recognizes important work of City Clerk’s Office, reads proclamation

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...

Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests

The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets...

Mayor Callaghan proclaims May 21–27, 2023 as Public Works Week

During the City Council meeting on May 2nd, Mayor Paul Callaghan read a proclamation...

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Rochester Mourns Michael A. Provost, Former Main Street Director and Downtown Champion

The City of Rochester honors Michael A. Provost, an innovative and collaborative leader who...

For Your Information: City of Rochester Warns Public About Fake Invoices

The City of Rochester is alerting residents and developers about a recent surge in...