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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 Council seeks qualified candidates for Ward 2/Seat B vacancy, applications due 6/18

On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence announced her intent to resign from the...

Public Works Announces Temporary Road Closure on Furbush Street

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

Roadway painting begins 6/10, motorists advised to exercise caution and avoid crossing lines

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is working with a...

Rochester City Council adopts FY25 Budget, tax bills scheduled to be mailed on 6/17

On Tuesday, June 4, the Rochester City Council adopted the FY25 City, County, School...

Councilor Rachel Lawrence announces resignation, City Council seeks qualified replacement

On Tuesday, June 4, Councilor Rachel Lawrence stated her intent to resign from the...

City of Rochester announces temporary closure of former Ben Franklin Lot for lighting, paving

The City of Rochester is announcing the temporary closure of the former Ben Franklin...

Mayor to host City Chat on 6/7 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...

City of Rochester to Begin 2024 Property Revaluation with In-Field Assessments in June

As part of the 2024 Full Statistical Revaluation for the City of Rochester, mandated...

Public Works: Lois Street will be closed at North Main Street on 5/30 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will replace a section of...

Retail Trash Bag Program: $1.75 bags for overflow garbage to go on sale mid-Summer 2024

On Tuesday, May 7, during the regular City Council meeting, Finance Director Mark Sullivan...

Municipal Offices CLOSED on 5/27 for Memorial Day, Trash Delayed

Municipal Offices, including the Public Library and Recreation Department, will be CLOSED on Monday,...

Public Works: Roadway near 6 Nutter Street CLOSED until approx. 3:00 pm on 5/16

The Utilities Division for the Department of Public Works will be replacing a section...

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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

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packets page Public...

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...