City Plans to Open Indoor Pool First Week in November
October 5, 2021Over a year ago, the City of Portsmouth closed the Indoor Pool in light of precautions against the spread of COVID-19. During that time, the City also took the opportunity of the closure to explore necessary repairs and maintenance. With that work completed, the Recreation Department plans to reopen the Indoor Pool in the first week of November.
City to Hold Peverly Hill Road Improvement Project Public Use and Necessity Hearing on October 14, 2021
September 28, 2021The Portsmouth City Council will conduct an onsite review and then hold a public hearing in City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, October 14, 2021 for the purpose of receiving evidence and hearing public comment relative to the layout of the Peverly Hill Road Improvement Project and the property acquisitions (permanent and temporary easements) to make that project successful.
Blue Ribbon Sustainable Practices Committee and SEAREI Host “Drawdown Portsmouth – Climate Solutions 101” Virtual Dialogue on October 6, 2021
September 23, 2021The Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Sustainable Practices, in collaboration with the Seacoast Renewable Energy Initiative (SEAREI).
Eversource to Hold Public Coordination Meeting Sep 23 for Little Harbor Road Tree Removal
September 17, 2021Eversource invites property owners, residents and businesses along Little Harbor Road to attend a public coordination meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 pm. Participants can join the meeting in person in City Council Chambers at City Hall (One Junkins Avenue) or via Zoom. Advance registration is required to participate by Zoom. For the Zoom registration, click here.
City Environmental Planner Peter Britz Named Interim Acting Planning Director
September 17, 2021City Manager Karen Conard has named Peter Britz as the Interim Acting Director of the Planning Department, following the departure of Juliet Walker.
Masks September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE. PLEASE WEAR MASKS INDOORS IN PUBLIC SPACES.
Sustainable Practices
September 10, 2021STATEMENT FROM THE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES COMMITTEE:
URGENCY & ACTION NOW
Post-Vaccination FAQs Update
September 9, 2021Updated September 8, 2021
Congratulations on being vaccinated! The CDC (and NH DHHS) considers you “fully vaccinated” once you are 14 days past your last shot. Here are some answers to questions frequently asked by those who have been fully vaccinated:
Schools Opening and City of Portsmouth Reminds Drivers to Watch for School Crossings
August 27, 2021
Schools Opening and City of Portsmouth Reminds Drivers to Watch for School Crossings
DPW Stormwater Division Premieres "Think Blue" Video and Instagram Account
August 5, 2021Two years ago, the Water/Stormwater Division of the Portsmouth Department of Public Works introduced “Blue, the Happy Fish” as a mascot for its efforts to educate the public about increasing their water use efficiency and protecting Portsmouth’s water resources. An annual series of messages encourages the public to “Think Blue” when it comes to lawn care, leaf collection, proper disposal of household hazardous waste and pet waste.