Halloween in Downtown Rochester Saturday, October 21!

Downtown Trick or Treat is from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a Costume Parade starting at 5:15 p.m., immediately followed by the RAYA Spaghetti Dinner at the Fire Station and Movies in the Moonlight (Halloween Edition!) at the Farmers' Market Lot.

This Saturday, October 21, enjoy Halloween in Downtown Rochester with Downtown Trick or Treat from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Children can then meet at the corner of East Street and E. University for a costume parade at 5:15 p.m. The parade is followed by Movi...

City-Wide Leaf Collection has Started!

The leaves are already turning, which means they will start falling before you know it. The Rochester Department of Public Works began leaf collection for residents within the City on Monday, October 16th.

City Leaf Pick-Up has Begun!

Residents are NOW encouraged to simply rake their leaves to the curb, and the City will come and pick them up. Please do not throw brush or garden trimmings in the leaf piles as it plugs up the machines. If the crews see brush ...

League of Women Voters - Oakland Area Candidates' Forum: 10/30/17 @ 7:00 PM

On Oct. 30th at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Rochester City Hall, the League of Women Voters will be hosting a Candidates Forum.

Attending this forum is an opportunity to hear candidates discuss issues, with questions coming from the audience.

Fall 2017 City Newsletter Now Available

Summer is winding down, but things are in full swing here around the City. Check out the Fall 2017 City Newsletter to check out the unique events going on in Rochester, and important information for residents this time of year.

Some of the highlights of this edition include election information, downtown events, volunteer opportunities, and important considerations for maintaining your property when the leaves start to fall. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please...