Public Meeting to Review the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment on Historic Portsmouth
February 22, 2018On Thursday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, the Historic District Commission will be hosting a presentation from the Planning Department to share with the community details of work that has been undertaken to assess the potential risks and impacts from sea level rise and/or coastal flooding on the landscapes, buildings, and structures within Portsmouth’s Historic District.
Residential Parking Program to be discussed at Citywide Neighborhood Committee Meeting
February 21, 2018Update 02/22/18 : Video of meeting now available
Second Arrest / Salvation Army Robbery
February 20, 2018On February 19, 2018 the Portsmouth Police Department arrested the following subject on an arrest warrant for Criminal Liability for Conduct of Another (Accomplice to Robbery):
Malgorzata Arabudzki
Age: 47
31 Holiday Drive Apt. D
Portsmouth, NH
Salvation Army Robbery Arrest
February 14, 2018On February 13, 2018 the Portsmouth Police Department arrested the followed subject on an arrest warrant for armed robbery:
George Laurie
Age: 58
140 Court Street #415
Portsmouth, NH
Foundry Place Garage
February 13, 2018The City is currently constructing their second parking garage that will have 600 spaces. A second garage will bring needed support to both residents and visitors, but also brings an opportunity to bring aesthetic and cultural improvements to the North End area of the City.
Hit and Run/DWI Arrest
February 12, 2018On February 9th shortly after 7:00 PM Portsmouth Police were notified of a hit and run accident in the area of Broad Street and Spring Street. Several legally parked vehicles were struck and significant damage was caused. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was located nearby in the driveway of the registered owner. It too had significant damage as a result of the crashes.
Commercial Burglary
February 12, 2018On February 11, 2018 at 8:30 am, Portsmouth Police Officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary at Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 155 Mirona Road. It was discovered that on Saturday, February 10th at 9:40 pm, the suspects forced entry into the business and stole (4) four vehicles from the lot and attempted to steal a safe.
Cross Roads House Compliance Check
February 9, 2018The Cross Roads House management requested the assistance of The Portsmouth Police Department in enforcing their safety protocols, so that they may continue to provide a safe environment for homeless individuals and families in the community.
Our Stolen Future, Tuesday March 6
February 8, 2018Our Stolen Future: A Scientific Detective Story
Tuesday March 6 | 6:30 PM
Portions of Bridge Street to remain closed in February
February 5, 2018Portions of Bridge Street, originally scheduled to reopen in January, will continue be closed in order to complete sewer and utility work associated with the construction of the Foundry Place parking garage. This area spans Hill Street and Deer Street, with closures on the intersection of Deer and Bridge Streets, and the end of Hill Street heading into Bridge Street.