City Chat with mayor moves to quarterly meetings

Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan (Rochester Voice file photo)

ROCHESTER - Mayor Paul Callaghan has scheduled a series of "City Chats" that will take place in the coming months.

City Chat is billed as a public engagement hour that aims to connect city officials with Rochester residents and business owners.

The purpose of the meeting is to encourage residents, businesses, organizations, and volunteer groups to come together, introduce themselves, ask questions, and share updates regarding various efforts occurring around Rochester.

Previously held every first Friday of the month in the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, the revamped City Chat will occur quarterly in various municipal locations.

See below for a list of dates, times, and locations:

• Friday, February 21, 2025 (10:00 am)
  Community Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street
• Friday, May 2, 2025 (10:00 am)
  Community Room, James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street
• Friday, August 1, 2025 (10:00 am)
  Isinglass Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 33 Wakefield Street
• Friday, November 7, 2025 (10:00 am)
  Conference Room, Public Works, 209 Chestnut Hill Road

The public is encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required.