Vaughan-Worth-Bridge Strategic Planning Committee to Host Abutter and Business Owner Listening Session
August 29, 2017The Mayoral Appointed Vaughan-Worth-Bridge Strategic Planning Committee will host a public Listening Session for Abutters and Business Owners on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at The Music Hall Loft at 131 Congress Street. Abutters and Business Owners impacted by the reuse of the Bridge Street Lot, Worth Lot and Vaughan Mall are encouraged to attend. The Committee’s first listening session was held for the general public in June.
Sobriety Checkpoint Results 08 28 17
August 28, 2017On Friday, August 25th the Portsmouth Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Lafayette Road. The checkpoint, which was authorized by the Rockingham County Superior Court, screened drivers heading southbound on Lafayette Road between 10:00 PM and 3:00AM. One hundred ninety (190) drivers were screened five were charged. Assisting in the operation were members of the Portsmouth Police Explorer Post. Those charged are as follows, no booking photos available at this time.
City Improvements at Greenleaf Recreation Center and Gosling Road
August 24, 2017PORTSMOUTH – Using Community Development Block Grant dollars from U.S. Housing and Urban Development, last fall the City completed some planned improvements at Greenleaf Recreation Center and Gosling Road. The goals of these improvements was to upgrade neighborhood facilities, provide safe and usable sidewalks and improve aesthetics.
2017 American Red Cross Life Guarding Course/Recert
August 20, 2017The Portsmouth Indoor Pool is excited to announce that we will be offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Re- Certification Course. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive: Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED certification, valid for 2 years.
Fall Learn to Swim Schedule
August 20, 2017Class registrations are made in person, on a first come, first served basis. Registration will begin at 8am on the dates listed. Registration will be ongoing through the first week of every session. Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Both members and non-members can register for session-based classes.
Lifeguards Needed!
August 20, 2017Certified Lifeguards Needed! American Red Cross The Portsmouth Indoor Pool is looking for American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards! Early Morning and Daytime Pay rate at $10/$12 determined by experience
Great Bay Master's Reg. Begins 8/29
August 20, 2017Program will take place on Monday and Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. This is a great way to challenge yourself in a coached setting with other swimmers.
Registration Form: https://files.portsmouthnh.gov/recreation/MastersRegForm2017.pdf
Untimely Death
August 7, 2017At approximately 3:10 AM on Friday, August 4, 2017, the Portsmouth Fire Department was responding to a call from station one on Court Street when they passed through the intersection of Court Street and Middle Street and observed a male lying on the sidewalk. Upon further investigation they found a deceased male with an apparent head injury. The Portsmouth Police Department was notified and began an investigation.
Sobriety Checkpoints / DWI Enforcement
July 24, 2017Chief Robert Merner of the Portsmouth Police Department, will continue the effort to apprehend drunk drivers in the City of Portsmouth by conducting a sobriety checkpoint this week. The Rockingham County Superior Court has authorized the checkpoint.
NH Investing In NH
July 24, 2017An early evening event where current and potential investors can come together to explore opportunities around impact investing in New Hampshire.