Unattended Death Investigation
November 20, 2019The Portsmouth Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating the death of a 38 year old male which occurred in Portsmouth overnight between November 17th and the 18th.
At approximately 5:15 AM on November 18th, the Portsmouth Police and Fire departments responded to 171 Union St, #3, after a man reported finding his roommate unresponsive in the residence. Despite efforts to revive the male, he was deceased on-scene.
Islington Street Corridor Project: Saturday Work Nov 16 & 23
November 15, 2019Due to unforeseen construction delays, the City has authorized work on the Islington Street Corridor Project this Saturday, November 16 and the following Saturday, November 23, as weather permits. The hours of construction (7 am to 6 pm) and one-way traffic pattern (between Bartlett Street and Aldrich Roa
City Property Tax Rate Set at $14.86
November 12, 2019PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has approved the City’s 2019 tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 of $14.86 per $1,000 of valuation.
City Manager John Bohenko said the 2019 tax rate dropped by $.98, or 6.2% from the prior year tax rate of $15.84, and $1.35, or 8.3% from the anticipated tax rate of $16.21 at the time the City Council adopted the FY20 annual budget.
Learn About Stormwater, Raingardens and "Blue" at Public Information Meeting Nov 18
November 12, 2019The City of Portsmouth’s Department of Public Works Stormwater Division hosts an Informational Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday evening November 18th from 6:30 to 8:30.
Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project Public Meeting Nov 25
November 6, 2019As a followup to the Public Dialogue session on October 7 and City Council meeting on October 28, the City and Department of Public Works is hosting a public information meeting on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.at City Hall Council Chambers for further discussion of the design and impacts of the Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project.
Sale of Controlled Narcotics Arrest
November 5, 2019On November 4, 2019, the Portsmouth Police Department arrested the following individual for Sale of Controlled Narcotics, a Class B Felony.
Everton Sterling
Age 35
From Manchester, NH
Portsmouth Downtown Employee Parking Program is Now Year-Round!
November 4, 2019Parking for a full shift working downtown can be expensive.
However, qualified employees of downtown Portsmouth businesses can park in the Foundry Place Garage for only $3 per parking session(!)
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.
City Honors Veterans with Bridge Re-Dedication & Annual Goodwin Park Program
November 1, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the City of Portsmouth honors its veterans with two ceremonies.