Municipal
UPDATED 12/4/2025: Oversized Load Delivery to Impact Columbus Ave, Portland St, and Salmon Falls Area
UPDATED: The Department of Public Works’ oversized delivery was delayed due to logistic constraints. A revised traffic advisory notices will…
City Council Appoints Newly Elected Debby Thompson to Fill Vacant Ward 1/Seat A Position
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, City Councilor Patricia Turner (Ward 1/Seat A) resigned in a letter to Mayor Callaghan, citing…
Municipal Offices CLOSED on 11/27-28 for Thanksgiving, trash/recycling delayed 1 day
Municipal offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2024. Offices will…
Beloved Family Tree to Brighten the Holiday Season, Huston Family Donates Rochester’s 2025 Christmas Tree
The Department of Public Works (DPW) has selected the 2025 Christmas tree for the Downtown Holiday display. This year, the…
Trustees of the Trust Fund Award Distributions to Support Food and Heating Assistance
The Trustees of the Trust Fund are pleased to announce recent distributions to assist Rochester residents with food and heating…
City of Rochester Issues Reminder About Snow Emergency Parking Rules
The City of Rochester reminds residents about parking regulations during Snow Emergencies. Snow Emergency parking bans may be declared periodically…
Application Deadline Approaching for 2027 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program
The application deadline for both the CDBG and General City Funding programs is Friday, November 21st, at 4:00 p.m. Applications…
City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including the Rochester Public Library and Recreation…
Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14
Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement, invites community members to attend his…
City of Rochester Releases Official Tally Report for November 4, 2025 Municipal Election
The City of Rochester is pleased to report the official citywide voter returns for the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election….
Rochester’s GovTV to Air and Stream 2025 Municipal Election Results, starting at 7:30 pm
Rochester’s GovTV, also known as the Rochester Government Channel, will broadcast and live-stream the results of the November 4, 2025…
City of Rochester Announces Partnership with Community Action and Share Fund to Support Residents During SNAP Funding Delays and Uncertainty
With federal SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits currently delayed and unavailable for immediate distribution following the recent government shutdown, and with…