DWI Crash Arrest
April 20, 2021On April 17th, 2021 at 9:26 PM, Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to Bridge Street in Portsmouth for a report of a female subject who appeared to be intoxicated and it was believed she struck another party with her vehicle.
ParkMobile Advises Users of Security Breach
April 16, 2021The City of Portsmouth has just received notification that on March 26, ParkMobile, the app available to those who park in Portsmouth, became aware of a security breach in March linked to a vulnerability in ParkMobile's designers' software. In response, ParkMobile immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of a leading cybersecurity firm to address the incident. ParkMobile eliminated the third-party vulnerability, and continues to monitor their security and systems.
City of Portsmouth Prepares to Open Peirce Island Outdoor Pool on June 21
April 15, 2021At the City Manager’s direction, the Recreation Department and DPW have worked with City Health Officer Kim McNamara to make several adjustments to the Peirce Island Outdoor Pool and bathhouse facility to allow the pool to open, by reservation, for the summer season, June 21 through August 20, 2021. The pool will be open from 11 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.
Criminal Threatening, Reckless Conduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
April 15, 2021On April 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm, Portsmouth Police Patrol Officers were dispatched to a Ledgewood Drive apartment for the report of a person being threatened with a gun, which was subsequently fired by the suspect. Detectives processed the scene and determined two rounds had been fired that exited through the apartment window. Present in the room when the gun was fired was the victim and two minor children. No injuries were sustained by the victims.
Banjos, Bones, and Ballads, Monday April 19
April 14, 2021Portsmouth College Women’s Club presents an evening of music with Jeff Warner, supported by New Hampshire Humanities!
Find out more at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/ballads.
Adult Take & Makes, April 19-20
April 14, 2021Feeling crafty? PPL will be offering take and make kits for ADULTS once a month throughout the spring.
For more information, visit portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/april-take.
Habitats & Harvests: Wild Edible Plants, Monday April 26!
April 14, 2021Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author, to learn about over 100 species of edible plants in our area.
For more information, visit portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/edibleplants.
City of Portsmouth Concludes Sale of $30.5 Million in General Obligation Bonds
April 13, 2021The City of Portsmouth has completed the sale of $30,514,594 in 20-year general obligation bonds to fund approved projects for General, Water and Sewer Fund projects, with bond premiums of $2,588,094.
City Finalizes Bid Documents for 95 Mechanic Street Seawall and Wharf Replacement Project
April 12, 2021The City has completed contract documents and went out to bid last week on the 95 Mechanic Street Seawall and Wharf Replacement project. The project is part of the City’s ongoing responsibility to maintain seawalls.
Sergeant Promotion
April 12, 2021On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Officer Jordan Wells to the rank of Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division. His appointment became effective on April 4th, 2021.