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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 to hold several Public Hearings on 5/21

The City of Rochester will hold several public hearings on Tuesday, May 21 at...

DPW to work on Pump Station at corner of Western Ave and First Street on 5/14-15

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

City of Rochester announces $1.75 Retail Trash Bag Program for residential overflow garbage

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

WATCH: City Manager presents FY25 proposed budget to City Council

On Tuesday, April 16, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the FY25 proposed budget...

DPW Repairing Water Main Break between Estes Road and 202/Washington Street

The Department of Public Works located a water main break on the 20” pipeline...

What is Rochester doing to assist unhoused and vulnerable populations? Mayor responds

During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 16, Mayor Paul Callaghan listed several...

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 5/3 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...

GovTV now available on Apple, Roku, and Fire TV streaming devices

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that GovTV, formerly known as the...

Conservation Commission hosts successful clean-up of Cocheco River, 20+ volunteers attended

The Rochester Conservation Commission is pleased to report that more than 20 volunteers gathered...

Rochester City Manager Presents Proposed FY2025 Budget

Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for fiscal...

City Council to hold Public Hearing on 4/16 for Drainage Pipe Relining Project

Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation of $150,000.00 to the FY24 General Fund CIP Fund for...

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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...