City Hall Closed – Friday, July 4th In observance of Independence Day, City Hall will be closed Friday, July 4. Stay safe and enjoy a wonderful holiday!

🐟 One Fish, Two Fish… Welcome, Artist Explorers! 🎨🐠 Rochester City Hall is swimming with creativity today as we welcome two talented artist Explorers! Drop by, say hello, and don’t forget to earn your FISH Badge while you're here!

🎣 Hooked on Explorer Fun? 🎨🐠 The FISH Badge is making a splash at Rochester City Hall! Rochester Downtown Explorers dove into the world of art this week—and YOU can too! Let’s reel in some fun together!

🎉🥇 BIG NEWS, ROCHESTER! 🥇🎉 We’re not saying we’re the best… but CompWorth just did! Where is the safest place to live in Michigan? Rochester is Ranked #1 for Safety Statewide realpha.com/blog/safest-ci…

See you tomorrow at the Market!

🌟 RARA Wants to Hear From YOU! 🌟 Help shape the future of parks, programs & recreation in Rochester & Rochester Hills. 📲 Take the quick survey: RARARecPlan.com 💬 Your voice matters!

Have a wonderful, relaxing Labor Day!

💸 Ready to take charge of your finances? Check out MI Money Matters, a free resource from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Get personalized tools to budget smarter, borrow wisely, and plan for the future—all tailored to you! 👉 Start today: michigan.gov/mimoneymatters

📣 Rochester Candidate Forum 🗓 Sept 11 • 6:30 PM 📍 City Municipal Building Meet the candidates for Councilperson! Event will be live-streamed & recorded on city channels & YouTube.

Don’t wait! Pay your 2025 summer property taxes by September 2, 2025 to avoid extra charges.

Paint Creek Trail detour starts 9/15/25. Detour through a section of Dinosaur Hill during construction (through early 2026). Expect more foot/bike traffic near our site. Please follow posted signs, slow down & share the trail. Thanks for your patience and safe travels!

🌞 Enjoy this beautiful bonus weather! 🍎🥕 Stop by the Rochester Farmers’ Market today and stock up on fresh, local favorites. See you at the market! 🌿✨

👏 Congratulations to Officer Amy Drehmer, honored yesterday at the Pinnacle Awards Breakfast with the First Responder of the Year Award! With 18 years dedicated to Rochester Community Schools, she exemplifies true public service. 💙👮‍♀️ #RochesterMI #PinnacleAwards

Annual Hydrant Flushing to begin Week of 10/13/25

🚒💦 Hydrant flushing starts today in Rochester! Crews are out ensuring hydrants and water systems run strong. You may notice brief pressure changes or discoloration — that’s normal! 👉 Check the schedule below for your area. #RochesterMI #HydrantFlushing

👏 Community Partnership in Action! Thank you to the Rochester Lions Club for donating $3,500 to help install A/C at the Lions Shelter! We appreciate your continued support! 🦁💛

🍂 Curbside leaf collection starts Mon, Oct 27! Crews will be out next week for a soft start—testing and tuning up equipment. Official pickup begins 10/27. Follow our daily leaf map for updates on where we’re working 👉rochestermi.org/508/Leaf-Colle…

🍁 You may spot our DPW crews out this week, but the official start of curbside leaf collection is Monday, Oct. 27! If you see us out early, give us a friendly wave or a honk — we’re just gearing up for the season and can’t wait to swing by your neighborhood soon! 🚜🍂

🚧 Municipal Park Pathway Improvements Begin Nov. 3! We’re upgrading park pathways to improve accessibility for all. Paving starts Monday, Nov. 3 — watch for signs and follow detour routes (see map). Questions? Call 248-733-3700 or email [email protected]

📣 Food Drive Challenge Begins! Join us and our neighbors in Rochester Hills in a friendly food drive for Neighborhood House! 📅 Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 📍 Rochester City Hall – 400 Sixth St. Bring non-perishables and help make a difference this holiday season.