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.
Middle School Arson Arrest
June 1, 2020In the early morning hours of May 23rd, 2020, Portsmouth Fire and Police Departments responded to and investigated an arson fire at 155 Parrot Avenue, the Portsmouth Middle School. The NH State Fire Marshal’s Office and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms assisted with the on-scene investigation.
Press Availability Relating to arrest for Attempted Arson/Firebombing of the Portsmouth Middle School
June 1, 2020Chief Robert Merner will be available outside in front of Police Headquarters at 11:45 a.m. this morning, June 1st, 2020 to make a statement and answer questions regarding the above captioned.
Planning Department Re-Opening Details June 2020
May 29, 2020As of June 1st, City Hall will be re-opening with new security protocols in place in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidelines. Please call to schedule an appointment to review Planning Department files or to request a meeting with a member of the staff.
ONLINE Mending Workshop: Patching Denim
May 29, 2020ONLINE Mending Workshop: Patching Denim
Thursday June 25 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM