Accessible Black Lives Matter Rally, Parking & Road Closures
June 25, 2020On Friday, June 26th, 2020
NO PARKING DURING ACCESSIBLE BLACK LIVES MATTER RALLY, 3-5 PM.
City to Host Public Meeting on North Mill Pond Community Park and Greenway Trail
June 24, 2020NOTE: As of July 10, 2020 you can view a re-broadcast of this meeting by following this link and a copy of the presentation is available to download here. Please send any comments or questions to plbritz@cityofportsmouth.com.
City of Portsmouth Moves Forward with Cautious Reopening
June 23, 2020The Governor intends that most of New Hampshire will “open” by July 1st, having released retail stores, restaurants and recreational venues from his “Stay At Home” orders on June 15. The combination of three months of lost revenue, hesitant customers and the new State guidelines on occupancy, sanitizing and employee protections mean that most businesses in Portsmouth are reopening as reimagined establishments.
Computer Use & Study Space by Appointment
June 22, 2020The library will begin offering computer use and individual study space by appointment on Wednesday, June 24. To find out more, visit cityofportsmouth.com/library/appointments.
Celia Thaxter's Appledore Island Garden Moves Temporarily to Prescott Park
June 19, 2020Visitors to poet Celia Thaxter at her hotel on Appledore Island at the Isles of Shoals once enjoyed the vibrant conversation of their fellow guests at her literary “salons;” but they were equally entranced by her gardens. Childe Hassam, America’s Impressionist made her garden famous in his paintings and Celia Thaxter published a book with collected poems and watercolor illustrations of her gardens.
Maplewood Avenue Paving June 17 & 18
June 17, 2020The Department of Public Works announces that the Contractor intends to complete the final paving of Maplewood Avenue, from the intersection with Woodbury Avenue, to Edmond Avenue on June 17 & 18. Work will proceed, weather permitting.
Clipper Strong Fund Announces First Initiative
June 17, 2020With many businesses reopening June 15th under the Governor’s guidelines, the Clipper Strong Fund has decided to help supply Portsmouth businesses with a critical need as their first initiative.
ONLINE Film Screening: MOTHERLOAD
June 12, 2020ONLINE Film Screening: MOTHERLOAD
Wednesday July 8 | 6:30 PM
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Portsmouth Food Delivery June 2020 Schedule
June 4, 2020Portsmouth School Nutrition will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through June. Starting June 8, food will be delivered and available for pick-up on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.
Water Supply Status Report June 2020
June 2, 2020Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport Current Water Supply Status
The City’s Regional Water System staff are continuing to operate, monitor and maintain the Portsmouth and Pease Tradeport Water Treatment systems during this Covid-19 virus.