Opportunities for winter community participation
February 5, 2019While crews are consistently on the streets managing winter cleanup operations, the City has over 3,000 catch basins and almost 2,000 hydrants that require regular maintenance. Very quickly leaves, snow, debris, and litter can block catch basins and stop rainwater from properly draining, and quick temperature drops and snowfall can lea
Portsmouth Library and all Recreation facilities are closed on Sunday, January 20th
January 20, 2019Due to the extended weather forecast, the Portsmouth Public Library and all City recreation facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 20th.
Portsmouth Water Division accepts award from New England Water Works Assocation
January 18, 2019On Thursday, January 17th, City staff attended the New England Water Works Association’s (NEWWA) monthly meeting to receive its 2018 Public Communications Award. NEWWA recognized the City for its excellence in communications through comprehensive public outreach materials and programs. Please click here for information on the recognition.
Portsmouth’s Finance Department publishes its Popular and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2018
January 18, 2019The Portsmouth community can now access the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 on the Finance Department’s website. The City’s CAFR and PAFR are prepared following the end of each fiscal year under the guidance of Finance Director Judie Belanger.
Portsmouth begins exploration of introducing microtransit service to the City
January 17, 2019Next week the City of Portsmouth will be issuing a request for qualifications seeking the operation of a short-distance public transportation service (also referred to as microtransit).
NH DHHS Announces Listening Sessions For State Plan On Aging; Survey Open Until January 15th
January 15, 2019As part of a statewide effort to understand the needs of older adults, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS), Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) and the State Plan on Aging (SPOA) Planning Committee are seeking public input that will guide and inform the next four-year State Plan on Aging.
Portsmouth Water Division offers update on PFAS regulations
January 3, 2019On December 31, 2018, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) initiated rulemaking to establish Maximum Contaminate Levels (MCLs) and Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS) for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) to ensure greater protection of public health related to the consumption of drinking water.
Deadline for Police Commissioner vacancy is Wednesday, January 2nd
January 2, 2019There is currently one vacancy within the Police Commission. The deadline to submit an application for the Police Commissioner vacancy is Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for details regarding the application process at 610-7208.
Planning Board voting to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan at December 20th meeting
December 20, 2018The December 20th Planning Board meeting will include a review and adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Meeting to review designs for North Mill Pond Trail on Wednesday, December 19th
December 19, 2018On Wednesday, December 19th at the Library’s Levenson Room at 6:30 p.m., the City will host a kick-off public input session to discuss a potential North Mill Pond trail project. The purpose of this project would be to design a linear greenway and community park along the North Mill Pond.