City Council Schedules Work Session on Community Policing Facility for May 20
May 7, 2024The public is invited to attend a City Council Work Session for the Community Policing Facility with City staff and consultants on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom. City staff will be on hand starting at 5:30 pm to discuss the history of the project efforts to date and answer questions from the public.
City Manager Presents the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
May 3, 2024The Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Proposed Budget for all appropriated City funds was distributed to the Mayor and City Council on April 30, 2024. This budget document and accompanying interactive user guide are posted to the City website.
City Announces Daytime Closure of Market Street Between Deer Street and Hanover Street for Paving Work the Week of May 13 - 17, 2024
May 1, 2024Starting Monday, May 13, 2024, the Department of Public Works will perform final paving on the section of Market Street between Deer Street and Hanover Street.
Shakespeare Discussion Group, Tuesday May 28
April 24, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly passtime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
Film Screening: Mean Girls, Thursday May 23
April 24, 2024Mean Girls
2024. PG-13. 112 Minutes.
Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Local History: Portsmouth's Buried History — A Who’s Who of Notables Resting in Our Historic Cemeteries, Wednesday May 22
April 24, 2024Portsmouth's past isn't confined to dusty books. It's literally underfoot! Explore our historic cemeteries, dating back to 1620, and meet the fascinating residents who helped build our city and nation.
Genealogy Workshop: A Recipe for Success - Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks, Sunday May 19
April 24, 2024Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!
Exhibit - Literature in Bloom, May 16-20
April 24, 2024Giant Flower Making Workshop, Saturday May 18
April 24, 2024We are pleased to welcome Janis Hancock to share one of her many skills -- giant paper flower making! Janis is a member of the Portsmouth Garden Club.
City Plans Arbor Day Ceremony at Langdon Park on April 26, 2024
April 23, 2024For over twenty years, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Portsmouth with its Tree City USA Award. For the past five years, the Foundation has also awarded its Tree Growth Award to the City’s Department of Public Works urban forestry crew. City Arborist Supervisor Max Wiater with the City’s Parks and Greenery Division, led by Parks and Greeneries Foreman, Corin Hallowell and the Trees & Public Greenery Committee, have helped Portsmouth achieve this distinction and plan to honor the outgoing Trees & Greenery Committee Co-Chair with this year’s Arbor Day commemorations.