Press Releases/What’s New

PW

City Parking & Traffic Safety Committee Holds a Public Meeting on NHDOT Sound Barrier Project, Woodbury Avenue Traffic Calming, and Middle- Miller-Summer Streets Intersection

November 27, 2023

The City’s Parking & Traffic Safety (PTS) Committee is holding a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 6 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. Just prior to the meeting, at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is offering an informal opportunity for the public to review the I-95 Sound Barrier Project plans. The sound barrier project is expected to start in Spring 2024 and is part of the NHDOT Ten Year Plan.

CTE

Educators Rising NH crew has been busy competing

November 23, 2023

The Educators Rising NH crew has been busy competing, judging, learning, and meeting peers (and new friends) from as far away as Alaska! Delegate sessions are wrapping up and all will attend the final day of #EdRising23 tomorrow. What an amazing, engaging, and inspirational experience for all!

CTE

2023 Educators Rising National Conference

November 23, 2023

The PHS-CTE Educators Rising NH crew has arrived in Orlando for the 2023 Educators Rising National Conference. Tomorrow the conference kicks off. Wishing them great success as they compete against their peers from across the United States.

CTE

Skills USA Nationals 2023

November 23, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 SkillsUSA NH competitors, medalists and their mentors! PHS-CTC Automotive Technology student Joey Hagan took the gold in Automotive Service Technology and Colby Friesel earned the silver medal. Ethan Lantz took the gold in Diesel Equipment Technology. Culinary Arts student, Elizabeth Longtin, took the gold in Pastry and Baking Arts.

PPL

Medicare Basics, Tuesday Nov 21

November 21, 2023

Do you have questions about Medicare? Not sure about the best plan for you?  By attending this free, informational class you will have a better understanding of the basics of Medicare.

COP

City Announces Details for Dec 2 Holiday Tree-Lighting, Illuminated Holiday Parade & Vintage Christmas Shuttle

November 20, 2023

The City’s 2023 Holiday Tree-Lighting and Illuminated Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 (this is a rain, snow, or shine event) starting at 5 pm. Portsmouth’s Tree Lighting ceremony takes place on the first Saturday in December each year from 5 to 5:30 pm, followed by the annual Illuminated Holiday Parade. The City’s Department of Public Works will begin installing the tree in Market Square on Monday, November 20 and continue decorating on the following day.

PPL

Genealogy Workshop: Exeter FamilySearch Center, Sunday Nov 19

November 19, 2023

Presented 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!