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From Vision to Vital Asset: The Story of Rochester’s Downtown Riverwalk

In this episode, Matt talks with Rochester City Councilor and Chair of the Riverwalk Committee David Walker about the history of Rochester’s Riverwalk, its past successes, current initiatives, future projects, and how the Riverwalk continues to play a vital role in shaping the future...

LISTEN: Turning Blighted Buildings into Thriving Spaces, RSA 79-E Explained

In this episode, Matt sits down with Economic Development Director Michael Scala and Chief Assessor Marybeth Walker to explore how Rochester uses RSA 79-E, a state program that offers tax incentives to developers who rehabilitate underutilized or blighted buildings. They discuss how the program...

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LISTEN: City Manager Presents Proposed FY2026 Budget, $337,280 Below Tax Cap

On April 15, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital...

LISTEN: Driving Community Connection – Inside COAST Bus’s Mission and Vision for the Future

In this episode, Matt sits down with Rad Nichols, Executive Director of COAST Bus,...

LISTEN: 35 Years at the Chamber: A Conversation with Laura Ring

In this episode, Matt talks to Laura Ring, President of the Greater Rochester Chamber...

LISTEN: Mayor Callaghan introduces Thomas Bowden, CEO of Frisbie Memorial Hospital

In this special episode, listen to audio from the March 18 City Council meeting,...

LISTEN: SHARE Fund Introduces New Executive Director

In this episode, Matt welcomes SHARE Fund chairman Jerry Rainville, who introduces LeeAnn Bruneau...

LISTEN: Librarians Concerned About Possible Changes to IMLS

In this episode, Matt talks to Library Director Marie Lejeune and Patron Services Supervisor...

LISTEN: Bruins Alumni Association Hit the Ice to Support SHARE Fund

In this episode, Matt talks with Jerry Rainville and Ashley Truong about the SHARE...

LISTEN: Chief Gary Boudreau talks about his career and service to the City of Rochester

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau about...

LISTEN: Interim Assessor Mary Beth Walker provides update on 2024 City-wide Revaluation

On Tuesday, October 15, Interim Assessor Mary Beth Walker provided an update on the...

LISTEN: From Frontier to Township — A Conversation with Rochester Historian Patrick O. Connelly

In this episode, Matt sits down with author, researcher, and Rochester historian Patrick O....

LISTEN: More Than Books: Libraries as a Third Place

Ever feel like you need a place outside of home and work to unwind,...

LISTEN: Understanding Tax Deeds, How Unpaid Taxes Can Lead to Losing Your Property

In this episode, Matt talks to Tax Collector Rachel Laughner to explore the tax...

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COAST Delays Start of Service Wednesday Due to Winter Storm

Due to the winter storm predicted to arrive later tonight and continue through Wednesday...

Rochester Commission for Arts & Culture Opens Nominations for Annual Rochester Arts Awards

The Commission for Arts & Culture for the City of Rochester is pleased to...

Citywide Parking Ban Starts Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on January 7, 2026

A citywide parking ban will be in effect beginning Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at...

COAST FY25 Impact Report Highlights Increasing Importance and Demand for Affordable Transit in the Region

The nonprofit Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, recently released...