City Clerk Accepting Applications for Absentee Ballots
July 27, 2020City Clerk Kelli Barnaby announces that Absentee Ballots for the upcoming September 8, 2020 State Primary Election and November 3, 2020 General Election are now available.
Sagamore Ave. Sewer Extension Project Work Session July 28, Info Meeting Aug 11
July 21, 2020The City Council has scheduled a Work Session for the Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project for Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. There will be an opportunity for public comment and questions. Those who wish to join the meeting via Zoom are required to register in advance.
Car Break Arrest
July 20, 2020On July 20, 2020 at approximately 1:00am, the Portsmouth Police Department received a call from an Elwyn Ave resident about a male who was seen going through his car. A detailed description of the male was given, and moments later patrol officers located the male on Brackett Lane. The male was pushing a scooter, later determined to be stolen from a Haven Rd address. The male fled on foot at the sight of the officer and was immediately apprehended. Officers canvased the area and learned that the male had also gone through several vehicles where items were taken.
City Council Adopts Face Covering Resolution; Ordinance Work Session July 22
July 17, 2020At their meeting on July 13, the Portsmouth City Council unanimously adopted “A Resolution Requiring Face Coverings to be Worn at Times in the City of Portsmouth.” The Council also, at that meeting, unanimously voted to send a letter drafted by Councilor Cliff Lazenby to Governor Sununu and to be shared with surrounding communities to encourage them to send similar letters to the Governor.
Diverse Ability Book Lists
July 17, 2020In recognition of Disability Pride Month and the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we have created lists of titles in our collection that feature characters with a range of diverse abilities. People with disabilities, especially people of color with disabilities, are severely underrepresented in literature.
ONLINE Tarot 101 Workshop
July 16, 2020ONLINE Tarot 101 Workshop
Tuesday August 18
7 – 9 PM
City Health Department Advisory for July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE NH STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST
On a call yesterday morning, Dr. Benjamin Chan, NH State Epidemiologist reiterated his three recommendations for precautions throughout the pandemic:
1. Wear a mask.
2. Maintain physical distancing of a minimum of 6-feet.
3. Avoid mass gatherings.
The NH Department of Health & Human Services reiterates:
ONLINE Come Create Workshop Day: Exploring Traditional Japanese Poetry & Art, Wednesday August 12
July 9, 2020ONLINE Come Create! Workshop Day
Exploring Traditional Japanese Poetry & Art
Wednesday August 12, 1:30 – 8 PM
K9 Unit Announcement
July 8, 2020The Portsmouth Police Department proudly announce K9 Officer Bill Werner and K9 Frankie’s recent graduation from The Boston Police K9 Academy’s Patrol Dog School. This Police Canine Handler course consisted of 560 hours of training and a National Certification in a variety of areas to include K9 Obedience, Evidence Recovery, Area Search, Building Search, Tracking, and Aggression Control.
NH ICAC ESD K-9
July 7, 2020The NH Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force is pleased to announce and introduce to you K-9 Niko, NH ICAC’s first ever Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9. ESD K-9s are capable of detecting and finding electronics such as cell phones, computers, flash drives, hard drives, SD cards and even micro SD cards. These specialized K-9s are being deployed throughout the country and are being utilized for search warrants at the homes of suspected child pornographers.