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Holiday Food Safety Tips

November 22, 2024

The 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.  

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City Council Approves Holiday Gift of Three Hours of Free Parking in City Garages from December 16, 2024 through January 1, 2025

November 19, 2024

The 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.

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Mayor Names Eli George as Grand Marshal of 2024 Illuminated Holiday Parade

November 19, 2024

The 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.

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Bridge weekend

November 15, 2024

WEEKEND 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.