CANCELLED: World Affairs: China, Monday March 23
February 25, 2020This event is cancelled. Please check back when the library re-opens as we will offer more World Affairs programs in the future.
City Awarding Contract to Upgrade Downtown Maplewood Avenue Traffic Signal System
February 24, 2020The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works has reviewed bids and is awarding a contract to Electric Light Company of York, Maine for the upgrade of the traffic signals at three intersections along Maplewood Avenue at Deer Street, Hanover Street and Congress Street.
City Awarding Contract to Upgrade Downtown Maplewood Avenue Traffic Signal System
February 24, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works has reviewed bids and is awarding a contract to Electric Light Company of York, Maine for the upgrade of the traffic signals at three intersections along Maplewood Avenue at Deer Street, Hanover Street and Congress Street. The Parking & Traffic Safety (PTS) Committee recommended the changes in December 2019. The changes will upgrade the signals to provide concurrent pedestrian phasing to deliver the following benefits:
Introducing The Art Box!
February 24, 2020The ART BOX
at Portsmouth Public Library
CANCELLED: Seed Swap, Saturday March 28
February 24, 2020This event is cancelled. Please check back when the library re-opens as we hope to reschedule it.
Public Safety Dispatcher Opening, Portsmouth NH
February 20, 2020PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Communications Center
 
March 12 2020 Public Information Meeting on Middle Street / Lafayette Road Bicycle Lanes
February 19, 2020The City of Portsmouth Planning and Public Works Departments will host a public information meeting to discuss the bicycle lanes created in Fall 2018 along Middle Street and Lafayette Road (Route 1). The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th at 7pm in Council Chambers in City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for members of the public to share comments, concerns, and suggestions for improvement to the pilot project.
Mayor’s Update on McIntyre Project (Feb 11)
February 14, 2020Mayor Rick Becksted announced, on Feb 11, the City’s continuing effort to resolve any disputed issues with its development partner in the McIntyre Project, Redgate/Kane.
City Clerk Announces Party Affiliation Change Instructions for State Primary
February 14, 2020Portsmouth's City Clerk has announced that anyone wishing to make any changes to party affiliation must do so by June 2, 2020 in order for the change to apply to the State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
City Clerk Announces Presidential Primary Turnout Results and Party Affiliation Change Instructions
February 14, 2020Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Kelli Barnaby, City Clerk for the City of Portsmouth announced that 9,168 citizens voted at the five Portsmouth Wards in the Presidential Primary on February 11, representing a 46.4% voter turnout. The City registered 811 new voters in this election. They were among the 457,040 voters statewide casting ballots.