Important Notice : Comments solicited – Potential Recreational Site

The Borough council has been discussing the possibility of turning the East Washington Street ballfield into a recreational site.  This would include pavilions and other areas of the ballfield for games. If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact the borough office.

2026 Borough Council Meeting Schedule

Click on the link below to download the 2026 Council Meeting schedule. A link to this schedule will also be posted on the council minutes page. Council Meeting Schedule 2026

New Council Meeting Location:

Council meetings will be held at Rochester Borough Building, 350 Adams Street, Rochester, PA at 7:00 PM for the remainder of 2024. The remaining schedule of meetings are September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4.

New Ordinances Possibly Affecting You – 2023

We have enacted two new ordinances that will impact residents of the borough. Ord. 343 – Regulation of fire alarm systems. –  The response to false alarms places an undue burden on public safety, reduces the preparedness of the East Rochester Borough public safety to respond to actual emergencies, and presents significant health, safety and […]

New Voting Location

Attention East Rochester Residents – Per notification from the Bureau of Elections beginning with the May 15th election and all future elections East Rochester residents will no longer vote at the East Rochester Fire Department – you will now vote at the Rochester VFW at 179 Virginia Avenue, Rochester.

No Council Meeting

Due to the July 4th Holiday there will be no council meeting this month. Happy Fourth! We will see you next Month.