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.
City Manager's Advisory on City Services
March 20, 2020For the latest news, in the City Manager's Daily Advisory, click here.
Portsmouth PD's Covid-19 Response
March 17, 2020The Portsmouth Police Department is committed to providing the best service we can to the public. In an effort to prevent the potential spread of the Coronavirus, the Department is taking steps aimed towards protecting our officers and the general public. We will be limiting face-to-face interactions when possible.
Instructions for Submitting Land Use Applications During COVID-19 Shut Down
March 17, 2020As of the end of the business day on Monday, March 16 and effective until otherwise directed City Hall is closed to the public.
Portsmouth Schools Offering Breakfast, Lunch and Delivery starting March 17th!
March 16, 2020Pick-up
Portsmouth School Nutrition will be offering breakfast and lunch to all students beginning Tuesday, March 17th. To-go meals will be offered from the Portsmouth High School cafeteria. Breakfast and Lunch Pick-Up Hours 7:30-9:30 AM
Planning Department Meetings Postponed
March 16, 2020Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, all land use board and commission meetings scheduled for the next two weeks have been postponed until further notice.
A Special Message Regarding Schools and Library - CLOSED as of Mar 16, 2020
March 15, 2020City Manager Conard, Library Director Butzel, Superintendent Zadravec and their boards have issued the following: