Press Releases/What’s New

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New Senior Activity Center

August 29, 2018

Working together with the Community Development and Public Works Departments, the Senior Services Division of the Recreation Department undertook an adaptive reuse of the Doble facility to accommodate existing Senior Activity Center Program.

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Water Division Asks Customers to Limit Water Use

August 28, 2018

While significant rainfall at the end of July into August was beneficial at the time for Portsmouth's water supply, the extreme heat conditions continue to place strain on the City's water system. The ongoing heat increases water supply demands and places further stress to treat quality issues due to added organics within the water. Additionally, the annual precipitation average remains below normal due to the dry spring and the City continues to operate without the support of the Haven Well.

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Drivers Urged to Use Caution at School Crossings

August 27, 2018

City Officials want to remind motorists to be aware that crossing guards will be stationed at positions throughout the City in conjunction with the start of the new school season Monday, August 27, 2018. Crossing guards assist students and parents walking and biking to school. Drivers are urged to use an abundance of caution near school neighborhoods, plan travel routes away from heavy school traffic, and obey posted school speed limits, and crossing guard signals.

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Portsmouth Public Works’ Intern Program Continues to Improve Data Planning

August 20, 2018

The City of Portsmouth’s Department of Public Works have again employed the services of two University of New Hampshire graduates who interned in their Geographic Information System (GIS) department this year. Working under the guidance of the City’s GIS Coordinator, Jamie McCarty, Evan Silva and Thomas Nethercott used global positioning equipment, cameras and own observations to inspect the City’s water infrastructure and compile data for other City initiatives.