Halloween Activities in Portsmouth:
October 29, 2019Portsmouth’s Trick or Treat will occur on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Portsmouth's 2019 "Trick-or-Treat" & Halloween Parade
October 22, 2019The date and time for “Trick-or-Treat” activities in Portsmouth this year will be Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
The Portsmouth Police Department encourages families participating in this activity to review and practice personal safety as they walk through neighborhoods at this time of day, as driver visibility can be diminished by the darkness setting in.
Transition Period for Karen Sawyer Conard as City Manager Starts Dec 16
October 11, 2019Portsmouth NH -- The City Council announced the selection of Karen Sawyer Conard as the next City Manager on October 19 and approved her contract on October 28, 2019. She begins her transition in the job on December 16,
Portsmouth City Manager Search Process Narrowed to Three Finalists
October 9, 2019With the upcoming retirement of City Manager John Bohenko at the end of December 2019, the city began an active search for a qualified candidate to take his place and hired the specialist GovHR USA in June to help with recruitment. The Portsmouth City Council has conduct
Portsmouth City Manager Search Process Narrowed to Three Finalists
October 9, 2019PORTSMOUTH NH -- With the upcoming retirement of City Manager John Bohenko at the end of December 2019, the city began an active search for a qualified candidate to take his place and hired the specialist GovHR USA in June to help with recruitment. The Portsmouth City Council has conducted preliminary interviews for the position of City Manager. The City received 54 applications for the position, from 23 states.
City celebrates groundbreaking for Senior Activity Center
September 27, 2019Portsmouth NH – City officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Senior Activity Center on Cottage Street today.
Portsmouth Seeking Public Input on Capital Improvement Plan FY2021-2026
September 9, 2019The Portsmouth Planning Department and Planning Board are welcoming public input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2021 to 2026 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2026). Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by October 15th. The CIP sets forth a 6-year schedule and financing strategy to accomplish necessary public improvements and meet infrastructure needs.
Public Meeting: Sep 4 Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project
August 30, 2019The Department of Public Works with the engineering design firm Wright-Pierce is hosting a public meeting at the Department of Public Works, 680 Peverly Hill Road, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 6 p.m. to discuss the preliminary design of the Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project.
FREE PRESCOTT PARK GARDEN TOURS ON FRIDAYS IN AUGUST
August 12, 2019The garden tours are offered at 11 am and 2 pm on August 16 and 23. The one-hour tour starts at the Liberty Pole on Marcy Street and then explores the extensive garden beds of the South Lawn and the formal garden planted around the anchor at the end of Prescott Park closest to the river.
WELFARE DEPARTMENT BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE!
August 12, 2019Since 2006, the Welfare Department has been conducting a back to school drive to assure that every child in the City of Portsmouth has the tools they need to begin a successful school year. The first day of school is just a few short weeks away. We are always in need of sturdy backpacks for older kids. Currently, we are low on markers, pencil sharpeners, and dividers for three ring binders. Thank you for your generosity.