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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 of Rochester is seeking a Christmas Tree for downtown holiday display

The Department of Public Works is beginning its search for a Christmas tree for...

City of Rochester proclaims September as Service Dog Awareness Month

At the City Council meeting on September 3rd, Mayor Paul Callaghan proclaimed September as...

City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032

The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater...

No September ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour, Postponed to 10/4/2024

IMPORTANT: City Chat will be postponed to October 4, 2024, due to the Labor...

Public Works: Striping for Strafford Square Roundabout Scheduled for 9/6

The Public Works Department for the City of Rochester is announcing that striping for...

Public Works provides clarification on Strafford Square Roundabout Slip Lane

The City has received feedback indicating that some drivers may be confused about the...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on Labor Day, Trash/Recycling Delayed

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

WATCH: City Council Commends Rochester Slammers 8U Softball Team for Undefeated Season and Championship Victory

On Tuesday, August 20, during the Rochester City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Callaghan celebrated...

Overnight Sewer Line Maintenance on Highland Street and Eastern Avenue: August 22-23

The Wastewater Division for the Department of Public Works will be working on the...

City of Rochester to Implement New Official Trash Bag Program for Overflow Residential Trash

In May 2024, the City of Rochester announced an important transition regarding the disposal...

Traffic Advisory for Downtown Rochester for Road Work and Repairs on 8/12

On Monday, August 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 am, road repairs will begin on...

City Initiates Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation: Residents to Receive Advisory Notices and Updates

The City has contracted National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC) to complete sewer rehabilitation...

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

Watch: City Council – 01/21/25

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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...

Teen Room at Rochester Public Library Announces February Activities

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