What's New

The Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee, and Seacoast Climate Action Now will host a free NHSaves “Button Up” home energy workshop on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6 pm at the Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue. Residents may attend in person or via Zoom; pre-registration is required.

As required by State law, all dogs residing in the City of Portsmouth must be licensed annually. Before the license can be issued, the dog must be properly vaccinated against rabies.

The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Road Reconstruction Project Public Information Meeting in the DPW Training Room located at 680 Peverly Hill Road in Portsmouth on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6 pm.

This is a hybrid meeting held in-person and on Zoom. Zoom attendees must pre-register. Visit the City’s municipal calendar at portsnh.co/munical for meeting details and registration link.

On Monday, March 16, 2026 the Portsmouth, New Hampshire City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several options on whether to maintain or increase the current income limits for elderly and disabled tax exemptions.

The City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee (PARC) is now accepting proposals for a limited number of grants available through the Portsmouth NH 400th Anniversary Education and Public Art Trust. The grants support projects that enrich and educate Portsmouth K to 12 students in exploring the City's history, heritage, and cultural identity.

The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Park Sidewalks and Traffic Calming Project Public Information Meeting in the Dondero School Library, located at 32 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 pm.

The City has kept the holiday tree lights shining in Market Square and, with Valentine’s Day approaching on February 14, invites the community to help turn it into a “Tree of Love.”

The Portsmouth Recreation Department welcomes everyone from toddlers to seniors to join in. Residents, visitors, and local businesses are encouraged to create or decorate a heart to hang on the tree. Let your creativity shine!

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is developing the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget for all appropriated City funds. Several City Council budget work sessions and hearings for the Fire, Police, and School Departments are scheduled ahead of the City Manager’s formal budget presentation in April 2026.

The City offers multiple opportunities for the public to hear and comment on the budget, including:

Portsmouth NH City Clerk Kelli Barnaby has announced that her office has begun to accept applications for the lottery to assign the 12 seasonal boat slips at Prescott Park for the 2026 season. The deadline for applying is Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 4 pm. For the application package, visit: portsnh.co/prescottparkdocks.