Welfare Department Seeks Gift Card Donations Suitable for Older Kids
November 25, 2024As is their annual holiday tradition, the City of Portsmouth Welfare Office is collecting gift cards for families who have older kids that are not typically served by other gift donation programs in the City.
Holiday Food Safety Tips
November 22, 2024The holiday season brings people together to reconnect, celebrate and share festive traditional dishes. These meals can be memorable, and the Portsmouth Health Department offers the following food safety tips to help you prepare your meal safely so that your holiday isn’t spent dealing with foodborne illness.
City Council Approves Holiday Gift of Three Hours of Free Parking in City Garages from December 16, 2024 through January 1, 2025
November 19, 2024The Portsmouth NH City Council voted to approve three hours of free parking in the City’s Foundry and Hanover Garages from Monday, December 16, 2024 through January 1, 2025 to encourage enjoyment of holiday events, dining, and downtown shopping.
Downtown employees who use the City’s discounted parking program in the Foundry Garage can receive an additional three hours free of charge.
Mayor Names Eli George as Grand Marshal of 2024 Illuminated Holiday Parade
November 19, 2024The City of Portsmouth’s 2024 holiday festivities take place on Saturday, December 7 starting with the Holiday Tree Lighting which begins at 5 pm with music from the Portsmouth Middle & High School Holiday Ensemble. At 5:30 pm, the Mayor officially marks the beginning of Portsmouth’s holiday season by flipping the larger-than-life switch in the middle of Market Square to light up the holiday tree. The Illuminated Holiday Parade steps off at 6 pm.
Zoning Ordinance
November 18, 2024On the Edge of Home: Stories of Housing Insecurity, Home, and the Path to Sustainable Housing Solutions
November 16, 2024View our interactive display, or attend a film/panel discussion! Find out more...
Regency Ball, Friday December 13
November 16, 2024Live music, dancing, games, crafts, and prizes! Free and open to all ages. Register now!
Bridge weekend
November 15, 2024WEEKEND WORK on Nov 16 & 17: The Nu-Pipe crew is here from South Carolina to install the culvert lining system, starting Nov 13 and continuing for 7-8 continuous days, through Nov 21.
DPW Announces Winter Trash Collection Procedure and Automated Snow Parking Ban Alert Notification System
November 13, 2024The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works has begun preparations for the Winter 2024-25 season and reminds residents of the procedures for snow parking bans and ensuring safe winter weather operations for drivers, pedestrians, and City staff.
DPW Water Division Notifies Affected Residents of Service Line Inventory Results
November 8, 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required that all public water suppliers, including the City of Portsmouth submit an inventory of the materials in water service lines by October 16, 2024. These service lines are the pipes that deliver drinking water from the public water mains to customers. The inventory requirement is part of the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision.