City Clerk Accepting Applications for Absentee Ballots
July 27, 2020City Clerk Kelli Barnaby announces that Absentee Ballots for the upcoming September 8, 2020 State Primary Election and November 3, 2020 General Election are now available.
New Fiscal Year Brings Parking Changes July 1
June 30, 2020The new fiscal year for the City budget brings some changes to fees charged to residents. There are also some adjustments in parking to announce. First, the following changes in fees were adopted by the City Council:
Hanover Garage:
Outdoor Pool Now Allowing 100 Person Occupancy
June 29, 2020The Outdoor Pool is now accepting reservations for up to 100 people per hour. Reservations are still required and pool access is limited to Portsmouth residents (photo ID required).
City to Host Public Meeting on North Mill Pond Community Park and Greenway Trail
June 24, 2020NOTE: As of July 10, 2020 you can view a re-broadcast of this meeting by following this link and a copy of the presentation is available to download here. Please send any comments or questions to plbritz@cityofportsmouth.com.
City of Portsmouth Moves Forward with Cautious Reopening
June 23, 2020The Governor intends that most of New Hampshire will “open” by July 1st, having released retail stores, restaurants and recreational venues from his “Stay At Home” orders on June 15. The combination of three months of lost revenue, hesitant customers and the new State guidelines on occupancy, sanitizing and employee protections mean that most businesses in Portsmouth are reopening as reimagined establishments.
City Announces Summer 2020 Recreation Facilities Rules
May 8, 2020Following the recommendation of the City Recreation Director Rus Wilson, City Manager Karen Conard announces the following rules, tentatively effective at the end of the Governor’s Stay At Home 2.0 order, May 18, 2020, for the operation of the City’s outdoor recreation and park venues:
Closures for the 2020 Season
Mayor Becksted Announces Creation of the Clipper Strong Fund
May 4, 2020Mayor Becksted Announces the Creation of the Clipper Strong Fund to Provide Relief to Portsmouth Small Businesses
Joint Statement from the City of Portsmouth and Redgate/Kane (SoBow Square, LLC)
April 17, 2020The City Council and Redgate/Kane both want a redevelopment of the McIntyre Building that will create lasting and significant benefits for the City and its residents.
Easter Bunny Visits Portsmouth Neighborhoods on Sat Apr 11
April 9, 2020Here comes Peter Cottontail!
Portsmouth Expands City Information Resources During COVID-19 Emergency
April 8, 2020Senior Departmental staff started meeting with City Manager Karen Conard as the Emergency Management Team to provide COVID-19 proactive monitoring and response on March 13.