Roscommon reports housing grant, event growth and organizational changes for festivals

Oct 13, 2025

Economic Director Jim Perialas reported Oct. 13 that a grant for the Hull Duplex project will aid housing needs, Rocktoberfest attendance increased, and Rocktoberfest and the Shamrock Drop will move to 501(c)(3) organizations; Perialas also noted updates to the village website and the Sedum Fellowship’s progress.

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Economic Director Jim Perialas told the council Oct. 13 that a grant for the Hull Duplex project "is going to help immensely for the housing issue," and that Rocktoberfest attendance exceeded prior years based on location-app data. Perialas thanked volunteers and vendors for the festival’s success and said the Village is transitioning Rocktoberfest and the Shamrock Drop to 501(c)(3) organizations.

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