City DPW Joins UNH/NH DHHS Covid-19 Wastewater Surveillance Program
June 30, 2022In September 2020, the CDC launched the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to coordinate and build the nation’s capacity to track the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19, in wastewater samples collected across the country. Sampling efforts around the country have determined that by measuring COVID-19 in wastewater on a routine basis, allows predictive trends to be observed.
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURES
June 30, 2022Go to detailed information on parking, fireworks and family activities on SUN July 3.
City Hall closed from 1 pm on Fri Jul 1 to 8 am Tues Jul 5
City of Portsmouth Completes Successful Bond Sale With 11th Consecutive AAA Rating from Standard & Poor’s
June 8, 2022The City of Portsmouth has completed the sale of $23,330,000 in 20-year general obligation bonds to fund approved General, Water and Sewer Fund projects.
MAYOR CONGRATULATES PHS TRIVIA AND DEBATE TEAMS ON WINNING PERFORMANCES
June 8, 2022Mayor McEachern took the opportunity during the June 6, 2022 City Council meetings to recognize the Portsmouth High School Debate Team and the Portsmouth High School Trivia Team for their outstanding performances.
Recycling Center Offers Credit Card Prepayment on Bulky Waste Fees
June 6, 2022Starting immediately, the City of Portsmouth Recycling Center is able to process payments online, in advance, by credit card. Previously, payments were by check, only.
Citywide Neighborhood Committee Hosts Ward 5 Forum Jun 8
June 3, 2022On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Citywide Neighborhood Committee hosts a panel of Portsmouth city officials to discuss projects and issues specific to the Ward 5 neighborhood. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 pm, in-person in City Hall Conference Room A. The meeting is open to residents of Ward 5 as well as to the public at large.
Standard & Poor's Affirms City's 11th Consecutive AAA Bond Rating
June 3, 2022Go to the full report
City of Portsmouth Hosts Public Information Meeting on Hanover Garage Renovation Jun 9
June 2, 2022The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is hosting a Public Information Meeting on the renovation of the Hanover Garage on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm. The meeting takes place in City Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public may attend in person or via Zoom. Advance registration is required to attend via Zoom.
Portsmouth Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 2, 2022Mayor Deaglan McEachern joined US Congressman Chris Pappas to celebrate the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Portsmouth. The Mayor read a Proclamation noting that Pride Month was created in 1999 in commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. He said
Memorial Day 2022
May 27, 2022On Fri May 27 at 10:30 am, the traditional Burial at Sea service takes place in Prescott Park at 10 am.