News Flash

Virtual City Council Meeting

In order to comply with Executive Order 2020-15 and to best meet the intent of the Open Meetings Act, the City of Rochester will live stream audio and video content are available on two separate streaming platforms available at the City’s YouTube

at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Yxm_RTd9kPbnVhk6WFv5w?view_as=subscriber and at the City’s website http://rochestermi.org/201/City-Webcasts 

The City is committed to staying as accessible as possible to our residents. Due to the li...

Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper!

As we are staying home, the City and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) wants everyone to know that “flushable” wipes are not biodegradable and then can create sewer blockages that lead to backups and overflows.

City Council Meeting Rescheduled, Other Meetings and Events Cancelled through March 31st.

The City has suspended all committee, commission, and board meetings through March 31. The March 23 Council meeting has been canceled, but a Special meeting that will be held virtually is being planned for Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. Details to come!

The City is constantly evaluating the recommendations from the Federal, State and County level and will continue to communicate the status of meetings and community events. (*The March 23rd Council meeting has been canceled, but a Special meeting that wil...

Stay Home. Stay Safe.

To fight the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, for at least the next three weeks, all Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they’re a part of our critical infrastructure workforce. For additional details click on the following link:

Things to do when you’re stuck inside!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are unexpectedly staying inside. Below are some ideas to help keep everyone busy.

1. Visit the Rochester Hills Public Library online. There are plenty of E-books and downloadables. https://rhpl.org/use-the-library/e-books-downloadables
2. Visit the Rochester Hills Museum’s Online Collections Database. https://rochesterhills.pastperf...

Free Parking in City Parking Decks and at Meters Thru April 5th.

Effective on 3/20, the City suspended parking collections through April 5. The City is forgoing collecting hourly fees at public decks, metered parking lots, and metered street parking. This should allow easier access to businesses to get food and meds.

City Hall & Public Works Buildings Closed to the Public at of 3/17/2020

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 our City Hall & Public Works buildings will be closed to the public. Limited employees will be available to answer questions and communicate by appointment via emailing info@rochestermi.org or calling (248) 733-3700.

Sign-up to receive the City's emergency alert messages!

CivicReady is used to disseminate important messages regarding the safety and/or welfare of the community. Examples include water emergencies, health situations, etc. This service allows the City to send out emergency alerts by phone, text, and email.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Plan, Prepare, and Respond.

The City is continuing to monitor news sources and agency updates from the CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), the MI Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and the Oakland County Health Department for the latest info and guidance.

The City of Rochester is continuing to monitor news sources and agency updates from the CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the...

Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission!

The City of Rochester is seeking applicants for various boards and commissions. Please fill out an application and submit by Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 for first consideration.

If you are interested in serving on a City of Rochester Board or Commission, please fill out a Boards and Commissions Application at www.rochestermi.org/bcapp

More information on each board and commission can be found on pages 4 and 5 of the application do...