State Sets PFAS Water Quality Standards
July 19, 2019State of New Hampshire Approves New Standards for Four PFAS Compounds
The City of Portsmouth is currently in compliance with current and proposed drinking water standards for Perflourinated compounds (PFAS).
US Route 1 Corridor Improvements - Informational Meeting
July 15, 2019On Thursday, July 25th, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, NH Department of Transportation hosted an informational meeting to discuss roadway improvements along U.S. Route 1, from Constitution Avenue to Wilson Road, and Ocean Road to White Cedar Boulevard.
SAIL PORTSMOUTH AUGUST 1ST - 4TH 2019!
July 9, 2019PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
SAIL PORTSMOUTH August 1st-AUGUST 4TH 2019
City Announces Installation of Flexible Bollards for Middle Street Bike Lanes
June 28, 2019City DPW crews will be installing bollards for the Middle Street bike lanes the week of July 1. The bollards are a critical safety feature of the bike lane design, as they serve to keep vehicles out of the bike lanes and to provide protection to bicyclists. In response to concerns expressed regarding the previous bollards, only about half the number of bollards will be installed this year, and will only be placed in critical locations where it is necessary to ensure safety of bicyclists and to guide traffic around parked vehicles.
City Offices closed in observance of Independence Day
June 27, 2019July 4th - July 5th
In observance of Independence Day, Portsmouth City Hall, the Library, Department of Public Works, Senior Activity Center and Connie Bean Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. The Library will close early, at 5 p.m., on July 3rd. On Friday, July 5th, City Hall will remain closed.
2019 Statistical Revaluation
June 24, 2019The City of Portsmouth is currently undergoing a Statistical Revaluation of Residential and Commercial properties throughout the City for the 2019 tax year. A presentation was held June 17, 2019, before the Portsmouth City Council discussing the preliminary analysis by Vision Government Solutions which was recorded and ca
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees
June 14, 2019Pursuant to approval of proposed FY20 Parking Fees, the following changes to all City of Portsmouth EV Charging Stations will take effect July 1st, 2019:
Hourly Rate 1-4 hours: $1.25/hour
Parking Fees at Hanover Garage
June 11, 2019Pursuant to approval of proposed FY20 Parking Fees, the following changes to pricing at Hanover Garage* will take effect July 1st, 2019:
- Hourly Rates: $1.75
- Monthly Pass-Resident: $200.00
- Monthly Pass-Non Resident: $225.00
*There are no changes to the rates at the Foundry Parking Garage for FY20
June 2019 Water Supply Status Report
June 3, 2019Despite the cool and wet weather pattern we have been experiencing in Southern New Hampshire, this area continues to have below normal precipitation. Precipitation since December 2018 is only 65% of normal. However, the cooler weather has resulted in lower than normal irrigation and water demands in our system.
Public tour of the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility on Thursday, June 13th
May 28, 2019Guided public tours of the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) construction site will be conducted on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. City staff, along with others involved in the construction of the Peirce Island WWTF upgrade project, will be guiding interested parties through the construction site to provide an opportunity to observe the status of the ongoing construction.