Portsmouth City Council Creates Public Art Review Committee, Seeks Members
December 29, 2022Following the recommendations of the Governance Committee, the Portsmouth City Council has directed the creation of a new Public Art Review Committee (PARC) to assist the City in reviewing proposals for public art and conducting practical assessments of the feasibility of installing and maintaining such art works in the public sphere.
PARC responsibilities include:
Mayor Forms City of Portsmouth Task Force to Study a Public/Private Archive for Historic Documents
December 19, 2022Mayor Deaglan McEachern announced the formation of a Task Force to study a private/public partnership to create a proper climate-controlled and fire-protected facility to preserve and make accessible historic documents related to Portsmouth and the Piscataqua region.
We Craft, Friday December 16
December 16, 2022Meet fellow local crafters at a casual, end-of-week gathering to work on any type of craft project, seek help, or offer your expertise to others. No registration is required, just drop in.
City Manager Names Peter Britz Director of Planning & Sustainability
December 6, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter L. Britz to City Planning and Sustainability Director, effective January 3, 2023. He is currently Assistant Director, Environmental Planner and Sustainability Coordinator, and previously served as Interim Planning Director from September to December 2021.
City Accepting Applications for 2023 Prescott Park Seasonal Boat Slips Rental Lottery
December 6, 2022The City of Portsmouth Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for the seasonal boat slips at the Prescott Park docks. The application period is December 5, 2022 through 4 pm on January 5, 2023. Go to the 2023 application package.
Local History Lecture: The Convoys of the North Atlantic Tuesday December 6
December 6, 2022The struggle for control of the North Atlantic was the longest single campaign of the entire war. Spanning from September 1939 until May of 1945 when Germany surrendered, the Atlantic was the scene of constant clashes between the U-boats of the Kriegsmarine and the convoys with their escorts.
Gratitude Challenge, December 1 2022 - January 31 2023
December 5, 2022Stop by the library to pick up a Gratitude Challenge Booklet suggesting 30 ways to express gratitude and kindness to others, especially "the helpers" in our community! Designed for kids but all ages can benefit!
Art Exhibit: Windows and Water - Paintings by Susan Bienen Johnson, December 5 - January 26 2023
December 5, 2022Former resident artist Susan Bienen Johnson's small, intimate paintings focus on views of our surroundings including perspectives of the Piscataqua through New Castle windows and the bay from Martha's Vineyard.
Film Screening: Top Gun Maverick, Thursday December 1
December 1, 2022After thirty years, Maverick is still a top naval aviator, confronting ghosts of his past when he leads elite graduates on a mission demanding the ultimate sacrifice.
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Richard III, Tuesday November 29
November 29, 2022Fair fellows, after a summer of working our way through Henry VI, we shall forge onward into the territory of Richard III. Registration is optional.