Middle School students showcasing their sustainable projects Wednesday, April 17th
April 12, 2019The Portsmouth Middle School Quest 8 students invite the public to attend an event at their school on Wednesday, April 17th to view their progress on their sustainable projects that aim to develop models related to making our City more sustainable by the year 2030. Please view the details below.
Parks and Greenery Department receives two awards from the Arbor Day Foundation
April 12, 2019The Arbor Day Foundation recently awarded Portsmouth’s Parks and Greenery Department, led by arborists Corin Hallowell and Charles Baxter, with its Tree City USA designation as well as its Tree Growth Award
Second season of Middle Street/Lafayette Road bike lanes to include further traffic analyses and reduced bollards
April 10, 2019Last September, the City implemented new bike lanes on the Middle Street/Lafayette Road corridor to create a safer, on-road bike route along Route 1 between the High School and Downtown. This new design included buffered bike lanes, defined parking spaces and bollards (also known as flex posts) along the marked bike lane.
Portsmouth Water Division releases Water Supply Status Report that includes recap of 2018
April 9, 2019The Portsmouth Water Division has resumed their monthly water supply status report this spring with its April 2019 report. This report also includes a review of 2018 activity and recent trends.
Business sponsorships allow for three stations to be added to Zagster bike fleet this spring
April 8, 2019Portsmouth residents, employees and visitors will now be able to enjoy the use of ten Zagster bike share stations throughout the City thanks to the sponsorships offered by several local businesses.
Inspection of Kearsage Way Bridge to continue Friday, April 5th
April 5, 2019Detailed inspection of the Kearsarge Way Bridge over the Pan Am railroad tracks are tentatively scheduled to continue on Friday, April 5th, depending on weather conditions. This inspection will be conducted using an under-bridge inspection vehicle, occupying the northbound lane of the bridge during the inspection and limiting vehicles to a single lane of alternating traffic across the bridge. Flaggers will be present at either end of the bridge to direct motorists.
Maplewood Avenue Reconstruction Project and road closure to resume Monday, April 8th
April 4, 2019The Maplewood Avenue reconstruction project is resuming for its second summer season beginning on Monday, April 8th. Crews will start with prep work on Monday and then the rest of the week (and moving forward, similar to last year) will close Maplewood Avenue to traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Public Meeting on April 3rd to discuss next phase of Maplewood Avenue Project
April 3, 2019Public Works and Sargent Corporation will be hosting a public meeting at the Department of Public Works (680 Peverly Hill Road) on Wednesday, April 3rd at 6 p.m. to discuss the next phase of the Maplewood Avenue reconstruction project.
City moves forward with conceptual design of North Mill Pond Trail
April 3, 2019After a public meeting at the end of 2018, followed by a February 2019 work session with the Conservation Commission, the City of Portsmouth is finalizing the conceptual design developed for the North Mill Pond Trail.
Construction on Spinney Road sidewalks to begin in early April
April 1, 2019Construction of a new sidewalk along Spinney Road from the Sewell Road area to Middle Road is anticipated to begin in early April. The City has awarded this project to Advanced Excavation, whose work will include a new concrete sidewalk following the east side of Spinney Road. This work is anticipated to last several weeks, with traffic impacts due to equipment in the roadway.