Portsmouth Expands City Information Resources During COVID-19 Emergency
April 8, 2020Senior Departmental staff started meeting with City Manager Karen Conard as the Emergency Management Team to provide COVID-19 proactive monitoring and response on March 13.
City Council Ends Free Parking; Continues Curbside Pickup Zones
April 8, 2020The Portsmouth City Council has resumed normal Parking operations as of April 21, 2020.
Have questions? We're still here!
April 6, 2020Library staff is monitoring phones, email and a live chat service during business hours. Head to our staff page to contact us! We can't wait to help.
Health Department Reminds Returning Travelers to Self-Quarantine
April 3, 2020Many New Hampshire residents with seasonal winter homes who are returning to New Hampshire may not be aware that the state is under a “Stay At Home” order issued by the Governor on March 27, 2020, as well as limitations on group gatherings, essential businesses and other measures taken to help reduce the sprea
Islington Street Corridor Construction Resumes April 6
April 3, 2020Construction on the Islington Street Corridor Reconstruction Project will resume the week of Monday, April 6, 2020. This phase involves the section of Islington Street between Bartlett Street and Spinney Road with work focusing on different zones on a day-to-day basis.
City of Portsmouth Business Continues though Buildings Closed through May 4, 2020
April 1, 2020All municipal buildings and facilities, schools and the Portsmouth Public Library are closed to the public through May 4, 2020 per the Governor’s Stay-At-Home
City hosts a University of New Hampshire fellow to update greenhouse gas inventory
March 25, 2020The City of Portsmouth’s Sustainability Department recently hosted a University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute (UNHSI) fellow to join city staff as part of a fellowship program in partnership with UNHSI.
2020 Census
March 23, 2020What is the Census?
The United States Constitution requires a count every 10 years of every person who is residing in the U.S., regardless of immigration status or citizenship. The Census Bureau's goal for the 2020 Census is to "count everyone once, only once, and in the right place."
DPW Warns "Wipes Clog Pipes"
March 20, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Portsmouth DPW Water & Sewer Department officials are asking residents to please refrain from flushing anything other than toilet tissue in their toilets. This is true at all times, but especially now as many are wiping down surfaces with disinfectant.
Portsmouth Schools offering Breakfast, Lunch and Delivery Schedule Update
March 20, 2020Portsmouth School Nutrition is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students.
For pick-up:
To-go meals are available for pickup from the Portsmouth High School cafeteria with expanded hours.