City of Portsmouth to Start Bridge Street Parking Lot Upgrade on April 11, 2022
March 31, 2022The City will start work on upgrades to the Bridge Street parking lot on April 11, with an estimated completion date in mid-May. The lot will be fenced off and closed during construction. The Bridge Street Lot work includes reconstruction of the paved area, handicapped accessibility upgrades, subsurface preparations that would allow for EV charging stations and landscaping.
City of Portsmouth to Conduct Routine Hydrant Flushing Starting April 11, 2022
March 28, 2022The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works Water Division begins its annual routine flushing of fire hydrants and water mains on Monday, April 11, 2022. The flushing will take place at various locations, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am and 11 pm, for the next six weeks.
Guitar Sunday: The Hampton Trio, Sunday May 1
March 26, 2022Our popular series is back with a trio on classical guitar, mandolin and mandola in G. No registration is required - this concert will be held under a tent, rain or shine.
Lieutenant Promotions
March 25, 2022
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Patrol Sergeant Seth Tondreault and Detective Sergeant Eric Benson to the rank of Lieutenant. Seth will remain in the Patrol Division while Eric will transition over to the Administrative Division as the department’s Personnel & Training Lieutenant.
Sexual Assault
March 25, 2022On March 19, 2022 the Portsmouth Police Department received a report of a sexual assault where the victim is under the age of 18. During the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as:
James McKenzie
55 year-old
Guitar Sunday at PMAC: John Muratore, Sunday April 3
March 24, 2022This popular series returns with classical guitarist John Muratore, at PMAC on Islington Street. No registration required, but space is limited...
Portsmouth City Clerk’s Office Now Issuing 2022 Annual Dog Licenses
March 23, 2022As required by State law, all dogs residing in the City of Portsmouth must be licensed. Dog licenses extend from April to April. The deadline is April 30, 2022.
Standing Up to Racism, April 13 - May 4
March 18, 2022Standing Up to Racism Workshop
Wednesdays April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 (Class is full - please register for waitlist!)
Captain Promotion
March 17, 2022On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, the Board of Police Commissioners promoted Lieutenant Chris Cummings to the rank of Captain. His effective date and division of assignment are TBD.
Portsmouth NH 400th Inc. Announces 2023 Calendar Photo Contest
March 16, 2022Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc. is planning multiple ways to celebrate 2023 – from January to December – and one way is with a commemorative, full-color wall calendar.