Press Releases/What’s New

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Free, reusable bags available for Portsmouth residents at Library and Senior Center

February 11, 2019

The City has made available several hundred reusable bags at the Library and Senior Center that residents can pick up and take home free of charge. The Sustainability and Recycling departments worked in conjunction to research a quality bag for residents that would not only encourage reuse, but also echoed the City’s environmental values; therefore, these bags have been made from 100% recycled plastic materials.  

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One-way traffic on Vaughan Street continuing until end of September

February 8, 2019

Beginning on Monday, February 11th, traffic flow on Vaughan Street will change to one way heading in the direction of Raynes Avenue and Maplewood Avenue. This one-way traffic will continue until the end of September due to the construction of the AC Hotel at 299 Vaughan Street adjacent to 3S Artspace. Please reference the below map to view this temporary traffic plan.

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Opportunities for winter community participation

February 5, 2019

While crews are consistently on the streets managing winter cleanup operations, the City has over 3,000 catch basins and almost 2,000 hydrants that require regular maintenance. Very quickly leaves, snow, debris, and litter can block catch basins and stop rainwater from properly draining, and quick temperature drops and snowfall can lea

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Howe Named Portsmouth's Deputy Chief

January 31, 2019

Fire Department officials on Friday announced the promotion of Fire Inspector Patrick Howe to the position of Deputy Fire Chief and the upcoming retirement of Deputy Carl Roediger.

Howe’s promotion is effective March 1 and he will oversee and administer the department’s fire and life-safety risk- management programs, public education, fire investigations and fire and life safety code enforcement, said Chief Steve Achilles. He was hired in July 1999, served close to 12 years as a firefighter and advanced EMT, before being promoted to Fire Inspector in 2012, the chief said.

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Coffee and Conversation with Steve and George February 4th at PHS

January 30, 2019

Come join us Monday, February 4 at 6:30 in the Portsmouth High School Library for a discussion about budgetary priorities in the Portsmouth School District. We'll share how the School Board goals inform our budgeting vision, as well as how district initiatives factor in to the process. We'd love to hear your thoughts on priorities for the FY20 budget and beyond. Hope to see you there.