City Receives Independent Engineering Report on 278 State Street
July 18, 2024The City of Portsmouth has received an independent engineering report regarding the property at 276/278 State Street from Jeff Nawrocki of JSN Associates, LLC.
City Accepting Public Comment on Draft Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
July 18, 2024The City of Portsmouth is updating its Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking community input. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires every community to develop and maintain a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan with the goal of increasing resilience to natural hazards such as flooding, storm surge, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and other natural disaster threats to health and safety.
City Announces Event Parking Shuttle for Sail Portsmouth, July 27-28, 2024
July 18, 2024Sail Portsmouth welcomes a parade of the US Coast Guard barque Eagle and a flotilla of other vessels to Portsmouth on Friday, July 26 starting at 9 am. The Parade of Sail features an impressive lineup of vessels, including the Ernestina-Morrissey and Denis Sullivan, along with the iconic gundalow Piscataqua, a US Navy tug, the City fireboat, and a multitude of supporting pleasure craft and fishing vessels.
Week of July 15, 2024 - Heat Advisory
July 17, 2024With the heat index over 100 degrees this week, it is important to keep cool and stay hydrated. In addition, check in on your family, friends, and neighbors, especially those without air conditioning.
Cool off in the Outdoor Pool (https://portsnh.co/outdoor)
Public Meeting - NHDOT Lafayettte Road (US 1) Corridor Improvement Project
July 17, 2024PORTSMOUTH 29640
What: Public Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Doors Open - 5:30pm for informal viewing, Presentation - 6:00pm
Where: Public Meeting Room at Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth
Portsmouth Community Power Announces Lower Electricity Rate from Community Power Coalition of NH, Effective August 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025
July 16, 2024The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) Board of Directors has announced an 18 percent decrease in the Portsmouth Community Power base electric rate compared to the rate Eversource has requested from the Public Utilities Commission for the same period. A base rate of 8.6¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential and small commercial customers goes into effect from August 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025 for Portsmouth and other CPCNH customers.
City Closes Portions of State Street and Church Street Around 1850 Daily Times Building in Abundance of Caution
July 15, 2024Out of an abundance of caution, the City is closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State Street. Crews from the Department of Public Works have placed barriers around the building.
City Closes Portions of State Street and Church Street Around 1850 Daily Times Building in Abundance of Caution
July 15, 2024Out of an abundance of caution, the City is closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State Street. Crews from the Department of Public Works have placed barriers around the building. This closure includes a portion of State Street near Pleasant Street, and Church Street.
City Issues Water Supply Report for Second Quarter 2024
July 11, 2024The City Water Department has published the Water Supply Report for the Second Quarter of 2024. Leading the report is detailed information regarding the fact that the Portsmouth and Pease drinking water systems are currently experiencing very high demands in the system due to irrigation and cooling system demands.
City Parks & Greenery Department Offers Free Public Prescott Park Garden Tours on Fridays
July 3, 2024The seasonal gardens of Prescott Park are in their prime, following weeks of planting, weeding, and cultivation. The City of Portsmouth Parks & Greenery Department is inviting the public to join members of the gardening team for free weekly tours of the formal gardens.