Press Releases/What’s New

Five students from the We Speak social justice group at Portsmouth High School accomplished the goal of their appeal to the City Council at the meeting on October 5. The Council approved unanimously the motion offered by Councilor Cliff Lazenby that “the City of Portsmouth recognizes October 12, 2020 as Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day.”

            In an effort to increase awareness and promote bicycle safety, the Portsmouth Police Department has partnered with the City Planning Department and SABR (Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders). Along with education, the partnership aims to spread the message of  “Teach the Reach”, a simple technique that requires drivers and passengers to look back over their shoulder before opening a vehicle door.

The Portsmouth Voting Center in the Eileen Dondero Foley Council Chambers in City Hall opened October 5.

The hours of operation for the Voting Center are the same hours as City Hall, weekdays through November 2, 2020:

In an effort to evaluate the services we provide to our community, the Portsmouth Police Department is asking the members of our community to complete a brief but comprehensive survey which can be found on our web site at www.cityofportsmouth.com/police.

Portsmouth Announces Trick-or-Treating Hours and COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

The arrival of the autumnal equinox and cooler weather are good reminders that now is a good time for residents to consider some fall clean-up suggestions that will assist the Department of Public Works with its preparations for winter.

Portsmouth Public Schools have started a new school year and with teachers, parents and students adjusting to new schedules for in-school learning, drivers are urged to be extra cautious on city streets and to watch for crossing guards at key locations around the city.