Municipal
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 Day. The Rochester Public Library and…
Deadline Approaching for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
The Community Development Committee voted to open CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Applications for projects that relate to Public Facilities/Infrastructure…
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 and Public Art Walking Tour on…
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 regular workshop meeting, starting at 6…
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 Cultural & Historic Resource Chapters of…
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 City Hall. The retreat was open…
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 recognizing the important work of the…
Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests
The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets from Monday, May 8th through Friday,…
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 recognizing the important work of the…
Katie Ambrose to succeed Blaine Cox as next City Manager, effective 7/3
On Tuesday, May 2nd, City Council announced that the current Deputy City Manager and Finance and Administration Director Katie Ambrose…
Finance Director suggests ways to replace lost revenue when Waste Management host fees end
At the Finance Committee meeting on April 11th, Deputy City Manager and Finance Director Katie Ambrose delivered a presentation regarding…
Updated: Hydrant Flushing beginning May 15, ending June 30, 2023
The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants beginning May 15, 2023, until June 30, 2023. Most flushing will…