City Manager's Advisory on City Services
March 20, 2020For the latest news, in the City Manager's Daily Advisory, click here.
A Special Message Regarding Schools and Library - CLOSED as of Mar 16, 2020
March 15, 2020City Manager Conard, Library Director Butzel, Superintendent Zadravec and their boards have issued the following:
A Special Message Regarding the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020
March 14, 2020“Out of an abundance of caution, recognizing the declaration of emergency by both President Trump and Governor Sununu, Mayor Becksted and City Manager Conard have made an adjustment to the City Council meeting agenda for Monday night, March 16.
A Special Message from City of Portsmouth Regarding the City Council Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020
March 14, 2020“Out of an abundance of caution, recognizing the declaration of emergency by both President Trump and Governor Sununu, Mayor Becksted and City Manager Conard have made an adjustment to the City Council meeting agenda for Monday night, March 16.
Citywide Neighborhood Blue Ribbon Committee hosts public meeting on Mar 18
March 12, 2020Citywide Neighborhood Blue Ribbon Committee Public Meeting
Wednesday, March 18
City Hall Services Update
March 12, 2020The City of Portsmouth continues to make decisions in response to the Coronavirus, that public safety staff determine are best for the community, taking into account the latest information and guidance from public health, state and federal authorities.
City staff respond to Councilor questions
February 25, 2020The City Council received detailed answers to the questions posed by Councilor Kennedy in their packets for the Feb 18 City Council meeting. To read them, click here (pages 65-74).
Mayor’s Update on McIntyre Project (Feb 11)
February 14, 2020Mayor Rick Becksted announced, on Feb 11, the City’s continuing effort to resolve any disputed issues with its development partner in the McIntyre Project, Redgate/Kane.
City Clerk Announces Party Affiliation Change Instructions for State Primary
February 14, 2020Portsmouth's City Clerk has announced that anyone wishing to make any changes to party affiliation must do so by June 2, 2020 in order for the change to apply to the State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
City Clerk Announces Presidential Primary Turnout Results and Party Affiliation Change Instructions
February 14, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Kelli Barnaby, City Clerk for the City of Portsmouth announced that 9,168 citizens voted at the five Portsmouth Wards in the Presidential Primary on February 11, representing a 46.4% voter turnout. The City registered 811 new voters in this election. They were among the 457,040 voters statewide casting ballots.