Life on the Home Front, Thursday February 22
January 16, 2018Life on the Home Front
Snow load out operations and parking ban occurring downtown Tuesday, January 9th into early Wednesday morning
January 9, 2018Public Works crews are continuing their snow clean-up efforts this week with another overnight snow load out in the downtown area. Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9th, Public Works crews will be conducting a downtown snow load out in order to clear streets and improve safety. These operations will continue throughout the night into early Wednesday morning. Therefore, all vehicles must be removed off the posted downtown City streets prior to the times displayed per area on the map below.
Criminal Threatening Arrest
January 8, 2018On January 8, 2018, Detective Matthew Hester of the Portsmouth Police Department concluded an investigation of criminal threatening with a deadly weapon with the arrest of:
Michael Edwards
Age: 50
5 Melcher St. Apt. 1
Portsmouth, NH
12-22-2017 - Final Report and Recommendations of the Prescott Park Policy Advisory Committee
January 8, 2018The Mayor appointed the Prescott Park Policy Advisory Committee in February 2017. The Committee’s work is rooted in the 2017 Prescott Park Master Plan adopted by the City Council. The establishment of the Committee was a recommendation in the Master Plan’s Governance Recommendations.
Snow load out operations and parking ban occurring downtown Sunday, January 7th into early Monday morning
January 7, 2018Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7th, Public Works crews will be conducting a downtown snow load out in order to clear streets and improve safety. These operations will continue throughout the night into early Monday morning. Therefore, all vehicles must be removed off downtown City streets prior to the times displayed per area on the map below. This map indicates the planned routes crews will be addressing in phases throughout the evening. Residents are encouraged to place their cars in the High-Hanover Garage where a $3 parking fee will apply until 8:00 a.m.
Portsmouth DPW Encourages Residents to Review Snow Storm Notifications and Information
January 5, 2018The Department of Public Works’ Snow Related Impacts webpage contains all relevant information snow emergency and parking ban announcements.
City Hall, Library and Recreation facilities closing at 1:00 p.m., January 4th
January 4, 2018City Hall, the Library and all recreation facilities will be closing at 1:00 p.m. today due to the anticipated intensity of this snow storm. All facilities will reopen tomorrow at normal hours.
COAST transportation canceled for Thursday, January 4, 2018
January 3, 2018Due to the current weather forecast, COAST has decided to cancel all public transit service for tomorrow, January 4th, 2018. Please click here for full details, and visit http://www.coastbus.org for ongoing updates. The expectation is that COAST will return to regular operations on Friday, January 5th.
Protect Your Pipes This Winter
January 3, 2018Extreme cold temperatures are continuing well into 2018, and the Portsmouth Water Department wants to remind residents of the importance of protecting their pipes. Please review this page to understand your responsibilities and helpful tips to prevent your pipes from freezing.
Mayor Jack Blalock's Inaugural Speech 2018
January 2, 2018Good evening, and happy New Year!
Welcome family, friends, neighbors, city councilors, police and fire commissioners, City Manager John Bohenko, City Clerk Kelli Barnaby, City staff and department heads, and all special guests.