Hygge! 2/23 @ 10am-7pm
February 15, 2026Our popular cozy space is back! Drop in between 10 AM- 7 PM
DPW Hosts Elwyn Park Project Public Information Meeting on February 18, 2026
February 2, 2026The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is hosting an Elwyn Park Sidewalks and Traffic Calming Project Public Information Meeting in the Dondero School Library, located at 32 Van Buren Avenue in Portsmouth, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 pm.
Planner Society: Make Mail Art with Molly Meng! 2/11 @ 6:30pm
January 29, 2026Send some love in the mail this Valentine's Day with Molly Meng, founder of The Traveling Postal Club. We will cut, paste, collage, and more!
Recreation Department Invites the Public to Create Valentine Hearts for the Annual “Tree of Love” in Market Square
January 28, 2026The City has kept the holiday tree lights shining in Market Square and, with Valentine’s Day approaching on February 14, invites the community to help turn it into a “Tree of Love.”
The Portsmouth Recreation Department welcomes everyone from toddlers to seniors to join in. Residents, visitors, and local businesses are encouraged to create or decorate a heart to hang on the tree. Let your creativity shine!
City Plans Public Hearings on Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
January 27, 2026The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is developing the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget for all appropriated City funds. Several City Council budget work sessions and hearings for the Fire, Police, and School Departments are scheduled ahead of the City Manager’s formal budget presentation in April 2026.
The City offers multiple opportunities for the public to hear and comment on the budget, including:
Water Division Issues Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport Drinking Water Status Report 2025 Year in Review
January 26, 2026The Water Division has reported a summary of the 2025 water system operations for the Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport drinking water systems.
DPW Releases 2025 Drinking Water Supply Report for Portsmouth and Pease Tradeport
January 26, 2026The City of Portsmouth's 2025 Water Supply Status Report is now available. This report provides a comprehensive summary of water supply information collected over the course of 2025 and is intended to keep customers informed about current conditions and planning efforts.
Storm Update: City Facilities Closures
January 23, 2026Sunday, January 25th
The Portsmouth Public Library and Senior Activity Center will be closed on Sunday, January 25th. The Connie Bean Center and the Indoor Pool will close at 2 pm.
Monday, January 26th
Black Heritage Trail Tea Talk 2/22 @ 2pm
January 21, 2026Portsmouth Public Library is proud to cohost another year of Black Heritage Trail NH's Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk Series!
Ask the Experts: Career & Skills 4/1 12pm-1pm
January 21, 2026Looking for a career boost or want to explore classes at Great Bay Community College? Registration encouraged.
Our next session features Great Bay Community College and WRNH representatives offering guidance on a tuition-free professional skills course as well as classes and certificates programs offered at GBCC.