McIntyre Subcommittee Letter on Mcintyre Sketches Survey
March 25, 2021McIntyre Subcommittee invites residents to view sketches, give feedback
The McIntyre subcommittee invites residents to weigh in on sketches of visions for this property in the heart of downtown. The latest designs can be viewed on the McIntyre Project webpage.
Portsmouth Coordinated Response to Substance Use Disorder Update
March 24, 2021The Portsmouth Coordinated Response to Substance Use Disorder (PCR/SUD) met on March 18 to review the work of its five task forces, all focused on addressing the growing addiction problem in the region. The committee was formed in 2019 through the collaboration of former Senator Martha Fuller Clark, representatives from the Portsmouth City Council, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Pinetree Institute, a non-profit focused on building trauma responsive communities.
City Council Plans Site Walk of Peverly Hill Road Proposed "Complete Streets" Project on Apr 3
March 24, 2021The City Council has scheduled a site walk of the Peverly Hill Road proposed Complete Streets improvement project on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10 am. The purpose of the meeting is a follow-up to the public information meeting held via Zoom on February 17, 2021. The on-site meeting gives property owners an additional opportunity to see and discuss the project limits and easements that will be necessary along the roadway corridor.
The Birds & The Bees: Sex Ed for Adults begins Thursday April 29!
March 22, 2021Our new monthly series kicks off with bestselling author Emily Nagoski! Free and open to all adults ages 18 and up.
Organic Gardening Course Begins April 8!
March 22, 2021A comprehensive organic gardening course presented by an experienced teacher and commercial vegetable grower. Register today!
This is a six hour course taught in weekly, two hour sessions, to be held Thursdays April 8, 15 and 22, 6 – 8 PM.
Joint Statement by Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conard & Police Chief Mark Newport in support of the Asian-American Community
March 19, 2021The City of Portsmouth is greatly saddened by the murder of members of the Asian community in Atlanta, Georgia, and the rise of anti-Asian bias incidents around the country. We stand in solidarity with the Asian community in our nation and we join in lowering our flags to half-staff to mourn the loss.
City of Portsmouth DPW Set to Start Seasonal Islington Street Corridor Project Work
March 18, 2021The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is preparing to commence seasonal construction on the Islington Street Corridor Project, Phase 1B. This work will continue sewer-water line separation between Albany Street and Dover Street. Work is expected to take most of the construction season and be completed in October.
Citywide Neighborhood Committee Hosts Ward 1 Neighborhood Forum Mar 31
March 18, 2021On Wednesday, March 31 at 6:30 pm the Citywide Neighborhood Committee hosts a panel of City of Portsmouth staff via Zoom to discuss projects and issues specific to the Ward 1 neighborhood. The Zoom meeting is open to residents of Ward 1 as well as to the public at large.To participate, please register in advance with this Zoom link.
Browse the Library Starting Monday April 5!
March 12, 2021Beginning Monday April 5, Portsmouth Public Library will bring back in-person browsing! We will also be making several other service changes, including re-opening our outdoor book drop.
McIntyre Project Committee Seeks Public Input on Designs
March 11, 2021The McIntyre Subcommittee with assistance from Boston-based urban design firm Principle Group, invite residents to participate in a second round of design review to deliberate on the opportunity for new public space to enjoy at McIntyre. The subcommittee hosted an electronic roundtable discussion on Thursday, March 18. To view the Zoom meeting, click here.