School Reopening Q and A Session Videos
July 31, 2020Links to School Reopening Q and A Session Webinars:
School Reopening Q and A Session Videos
July 31, 2020Links to School Reopening Q and A Session Webinars:
McIntyre Subcommittee Receives Permission from GSA for City to Take Necessary Time for Transfer Process
July 27, 2020Since 2017, the City of Portsmouth has worked with the US Government General Services Administration (GSA) to acquire the 107,000 sf. McIntyre Building and its 2.1 acre site in downtown Portsmouth through the Historic Surplus Property Program. That GSA invitation to the City to pursue the acquisition marked the culmination of Phase One of the City’s efforts which began in 2004. In a recent call with the City, the GSA indicated that they are supportive of whatever time the City needs going forward.
City Clerk Accepting Applications for Absentee Ballots
July 27, 2020City Clerk Kelli Barnaby announces that Absentee Ballots for the upcoming September 8, 2020 State Primary Election and November 3, 2020 General Election are now available.
Sagamore Ave. Sewer Extension Project Work Session July 28, Info Meeting Aug 11
July 21, 2020The City Council has scheduled a Work Session for the Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project for Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. There will be an opportunity for public comment and questions. Those who wish to join the meeting via Zoom are required to register in advance.
Car Break Arrest
July 20, 2020On July 20, 2020 at approximately 1:00am, the Portsmouth Police Department received a call from an Elwyn Ave resident about a male who was seen going through his car. A detailed description of the male was given, and moments later patrol officers located the male on Brackett Lane. The male was pushing a scooter, later determined to be stolen from a Haven Rd address. The male fled on foot at the sight of the officer and was immediately apprehended. Officers canvased the area and learned that the male had also gone through several vehicles where items were taken.
City Council Adopts Face Covering Resolution; Ordinance Work Session July 22
July 17, 2020At their meeting on July 13, the Portsmouth City Council unanimously adopted “A Resolution Requiring Face Coverings to be Worn at Times in the City of Portsmouth.” The Council also, at that meeting, unanimously voted to send a letter drafted by Councilor Cliff Lazenby to Governor Sununu and to be shared with surrounding communities to encourage them to send similar letters to the Governor.
Diverse Ability Book Lists
July 17, 2020In recognition of Disability Pride Month and the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we have created lists of titles in our collection that feature characters with a range of diverse abilities. People with disabilities, especially people of color with disabilities, are severely underrepresented in literature.
ONLINE Tarot 101 Workshop
July 16, 2020ONLINE Tarot 101 Workshop
Tuesday August 18
7 – 9 PM
City Health Department Advisory for July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NH STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST
On a call yesterday morning, Dr. Benjamin Chan, NH State Epidemiologist reiterated his three recommendations for precautions throughout the pandemic:
1. Wear a mask.
2. Maintain physical distancing of a minimum of 6-feet.
3. Avoid mass gatherings.
The NH Department of Health & Human Services reiterates: