Bids for Silver Lake Dam Project Come in Millions Over Estimate
Estimates presented to the Rochester City Council last year indicated the project came with a $15.1 million price tag.
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Rochester City Council Rejects Appeal of Silver Lake Dam Project
The Rochester City Council has rejected an appeal that would’ve halted an overhaul of the Silver Lake dam and parts of the lake’s shoreline.
Rochester Mayor Explains Non-Veto of Historic District Project
The City Council vote reversed the decision by Rochester's Heritage Preservation Commission.
Financing Secured for $136.5M Rochester Riverfront Project
Sherman Associates says the nearly 350 unit apartment project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2028.
Mayor Norton Will Not Veto South Broadway Addition
Mayor Kim Norton has announced that she will not veto an addition above five historic buildings in downtown Rochester.
Rochester Public Transit Faces Financial Trouble Ahead of Change
If nothing is done, Rochester's transit reserve fund could run dry and just over 4 years.
RPU Studying Options to Expand Rochester's Water Supply
City leaders are expected to be presented with preliminary findings this fall.
Proposed Rochester 2027 Budget Includes 5.6% Levy Increase
The proposed spending blueprint would increase the city's general fund expenses by about $4 million.
Rochester City Council Renders Split Decisions on Mayor's Vetoes
The Rochester City Council addressed a pair of vetoes recently issued by Mayor Kim Norton.
Rochester Leaders Approve 7-Story Add-on to Historic Buildings
The city’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) voted 6-2 to reject issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness for the development, which stopped it in its tracks.