Press Releases/What’s New

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Celia Thaxter's Appledore Island Garden Moves Temporarily to Prescott Park

June 19, 2020

Visitors 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.

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Maplewood Avenue Paving June 17 & 18

June 17, 2020

The 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.

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Water Supply Status Report June 2020

June 2, 2020

Portsmouth 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.

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Middle School Arson Arrest

June 1, 2020

In 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.

 

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Planning Department Re-Opening Details June 2020

May 29, 2020

As 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.