Portsmouth Community Scholarships Now Accepting Donations on City Website
November 15, 2021In December 2019, the Portsmouth City Council approved the recommendations of the Trustees of the Trust Funds to consolidate several underfunded accounts into five, newly-created Portsmouth Community Scholarship Funds that combined accounts with fund balances too small to generate enough investment interest to make annual awards.
Exhibit: Peter's People, through December 30
November 13, 2021Photographer and publisher Peter Randall shares portraits and candid photos of some of Portsmouth's most prominent figures!
Don't miss the reception on Sunday, December 5 from 2 - 4 PM.
Portsmouth Seeking Public Input on Capital Improvement Plan FY2023-2028
November 10, 2021The Portsmouth Planning Department and Planning Board are welcoming public input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2023 to 2028 (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2028). Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by October 15th. The CIP sets forth a 6-year schedule and financing strategy to accomplish necessary public improvements and meet infrastructure needs.
Land Use Boards Meet In Person with Remote Option for Participation
November 10, 2021The City's land use boards (Planning Board, Site Plan Review Technical Advisory Committee, Historic District Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Conservation Commission) will meet in person with the option for remote participation as an option through Zoom. The remote link can be found on the agenda for that particular meeting.&nbs
Local History: Water Has a Memory, Tuesday December 14
November 4, 2021Learn how water impacts Strawbery Banke Museum, and about the possible positive solutions to sea level rise. With Rodney Rowland...
Korean Lotus Lantern Workshop, Friday December 10
November 4, 2021Learn how to make a paper lotus lantern, with the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project...
City Plans to Repave Little Harbor Road This Week
November 2, 2021The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is planning to repave Little Harbor Road to improve the surface before winter weather arrives.
Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Awards
October 29, 2021The Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility received two prestigious awards in October 2021.
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Othello, Tuesday November 30
October 29, 2021What, ho, merry players! Why, ‘tis a call for a meet of Shakespearean fellows!
Two Promotions to Detective
October 29, 2021On Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Officer Charley Raizes and Officer Matt Fredrickson to the Special Detail position of Detective assigned to the Investigative Division. Their appointment became effective immediately.