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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the knowledge and skills needed for active citizenship. Hosted by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, this interactive presentation and discussion provides tools for understanding how local government works and...

City of Rochester Finalizes Development Agreement for 16 Bridge Street Redevelopment Project

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the successful closing and execution of a redevelopment agreement for 16 Bridge Street, formerly known as Saint Elizabeth Seton/Holy Rosary High School. Finalized on January 22, 2026, the agreement is between the City of Rochester and 16...

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Mayor Callaghan to host ‘City Chat’ Community Engagement Hour on 8/1 at City Hall Annex

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...

Rochester Board of Ethics Recommends Censure for School Board Member Stokes; Keans Hearing Postponed

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the City of Rochester Board of Ethics held a...

Flushing Wipes Costs Us All: City of Rochester Calls for Responsible Disposal

The City of Rochester reminds residents to STOP flushing wipes, as non-woven wipes continue...

Longtime Rochester Housing Authority Member Steps Down, City Seeks New Leader to Fill Vacancy

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, during the City Council Workshop meeting, City Manager Katie...

Water Main Replacement Scheduled on Carpenter Street for 7/15

The Department of Public Works will be replacing the water main on Carpenter Street...

City Council meeting to start at 6:30 PM on 8/5, delayed for National Night Out

On Tuesday, July 1, Mayor Paul Callaghan announced that the City Council will delay...

City of Rochester: 2024 Water Quality Reports Now Available

The 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports (also known as the Annual Water Quality Reports or...

City of Rochester Phone Lines Temporarily Unavailable on 7/10 for Maintenance

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the City...

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...

Board of Ethics Accepts Investigation Findings on School Board Members, Public Hearing Scheduled for July 22

The Board of Ethics met briefly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....

Get Involved in Municipal Government: Next Civics 101 Class Scheduled 7/8

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Union Street Parking Lot Area on 6/30

The Department of Public Works will be working on essential infrastructure upgrades in the...

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Get Involved in Municipal Government: Sign up for Civics 101

Civics 101 is a one-time course designed to empower Rochester residents and business owners with the...

Public Library: Manifest Your Goals at a Vision Board Workshop on 2/14

A Vision Board Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 1:30 pm...

City of Rochester Finalizes Development Agreement for 16 Bridge Street Redevelopment Project

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the successful closing and execution of...

City of Rochester: Thank You Rochester Residents for Clearing Hydrants After Snowstorms

Dear Residents of Rochester, On behalf of the City of Rochester and the Water Department,...