City Property Tax Rate Set at $14.86
November 12, 2019PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has approved the City’s 2019 tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 of $14.86 per $1,000 of valuation.
City Manager John Bohenko said the 2019 tax rate dropped by $.98, or 6.2% from the prior year tax rate of $15.84, and $1.35, or 8.3% from the anticipated tax rate of $16.21 at the time the City Council adopted the FY20 annual budget.
Learn About Stormwater, Raingardens and "Blue" at Public Information Meeting Nov 18
November 12, 2019The City of Portsmouth’s Department of Public Works Stormwater Division hosts an Informational Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday evening November 18th from 6:30 to 8:30.
Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project Public Meeting Nov 25
November 6, 2019As a followup to the Public Dialogue session on October 7 and City Council meeting on October 28, the City and Department of Public Works is hosting a public information meeting on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.at City Hall Council Chambers for further discussion of the design and impacts of the Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project.
Sale of Controlled Narcotics Arrest
November 5, 2019On November 4, 2019, the Portsmouth Police Department arrested the following individual for Sale of Controlled Narcotics, a Class B Felony.
Everton Sterling
Age 35
From Manchester, NH
Portsmouth Downtown Employee Parking Program is Now Year-Round!
November 4, 2019Parking for a full shift working downtown can be expensive.
However, qualified employees of downtown Portsmouth businesses can park in the Foundry Place Garage for only $3 per parking session(!)
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.
NEW! Behind-the-Scenes Library Art Tour
October 29, 2019First Thursday of Every Month
3 - 4 PM
Library visitors of all ages are invited to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Library’s art collection!
Planning Department to Host Second Public Information Meeting on proposed Wetland and Flood Plains amendments to City Zoning Ordinance
October 29, 2019Please note, a second public information meeting has been scheduled for November 6, 2019.
The Portsmouth City Council is currently reviewing proposed amendments to sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance that regulate Wetlands Protection and Flood Plains. Both the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board have held work sessions on these amendments and, after a public hearing on September 19, 2019, the Planning Board recommended adoption of these proposed amendments to the City Council.