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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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Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs in select areas on August 12-14

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be temporarily turning off...

Reminder: City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/6, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

Public Works: Temporary Water Shutdown for Repairs near Summer Street on 8/6

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be temporarily turning off...

The City of Rochester is hiring! Check out a list of all open positions

Are you looking for a rewarding career that allows you to give back to...

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Registration now open for free Civics 101 class

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce new dates for Civics 101, a...

Mayor to host City Chat on 8/2 at 10:00 am in James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

City Chat is a 1hr informal meeting held every first Friday at 10:00 am...

Public Health Officials Release New Comprehensive Guide to Combat Potential Rat Infestations

The Health Inspector for the City of Rochester published a comprehensive guide to help...

National Night Out: 8/6 City Council meeting pushed to 6:30 PM

On Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs...

City Council announces Public Hearing on $1.5 Million Sewer Fund Project

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a Public Hearing...

City Council adopts new goals for Economic Development, Housing, and Community Support

The Rochester City Council recently adopted a comprehensive set of goals to bolster economic...

Parking options for Lilac Family Fun Festival & Fireworks attendees

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Recreation Department will host the Lilac Family...

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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...

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...