Press Releases/What’s New

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DPW Begins Limited Fall Hydrant Flushing

September 16, 2025

The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works Water Division begins its seasonal routine flushing of fire hydrants and water mains on Monday, September 22, 2025. Due to the ongoing drought conditions on the Seacoast, the flushing will be limited to targeted areas. The flushing will take place for the next four weeks, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am and 11 pm.

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Register to Vote @ PPL, 10/15

September 8, 2025

The Office of the City Clerk and the Portsmouth Public Library invite you to register to vote or update your voter registration, at one of two voter registration sessions at the Portsmouth Public Library. Drop in to the library lobby for either of the two sessions on Thursday, September 18 or Wednesday, October 15 from 5:30 to 7 PM.

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City Hosts Master Plan Public Information Meeting on Monday, September 15

September 5, 2025

The City's Planning & Sustainability Department will host a Master Plan Public Information Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Levenson Community Room at the Portsmouth Public Library. The meeting will consist of a presentation by the consultant firm Utile, an opportunity for public comment and a question and answer session with the consultants and City staff. 

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Guitar Sundays at PPL: with Joel Spears September 21

September 2, 2025

Joel Spears is a self- taught string player. Inspired by the sound and the vast repertoire of the lute, he began studying the instrument in all its various forms. Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string arch guitar!