On Friday, May 9, City Council held an all-day retreat to review the FY26 Budget. The retreat was open to the public, broadcast on cable TV, and streamed on the city’s website.

The FY26 Budget Retreat is now available to watch on demand:

• FY26 Budget Retreat Part 1
• FY26 Budget Retreat Part 2

City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street.

Copies of the proposed FY26 Operating Budget and the proposed FY26 Capital Budget for the City of Rochester are available to members of the public for inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 150 Wakefield Street, Unit 10. Proposed budget documents can also be found here.

The public hearing will allow residents the opportunity to provide input on the proposed FY26 Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets.

If you are unable to attend in person, comments can be mailed or submitted via email. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/getinvolved for details. Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (603) 332-2130 on or before May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM to make arrangements.