Department of Public Works Hosts Public Information Meeting on Asset Management Initiative on November 13, 2025
October 30, 2025The City of Portsmouth NH Department of Public Works is hosting a public information meeting on the City’s Asset Management initiative on Thursday,
November 13, 2025 at 6 pm in City Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom. To register to attend via Zoom, visit: portsnh.co/meet_assetmanagement.
Department of Public Works Hosts Public Information Meeting on Asset Management Initiative on November 13, 2025
October 30, 2025The City of Portsmouth NH Department of Public Works is hosting a public information meeting on the City’s Asset Management initiative on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6 pm in City Hall Conference Room A and via Zoom. To register to attend via Zoom, visit: portsnh.co/meet_assetmanagement.
Criminal Threatening Arrest
October 30, 2025Portsmouth Police Arrest David L. Parks on Multiple Charges
On October 29th, the Portsmouth Police Department arrested David L. Parks, age 62, of Portsmouth, N.H. Mr. Parks was charged with two counts of Criminal Threatening, Stalking, and Harassment (all misdemeanors), as well as Falsifying Physical Evidence, a class B Felony.
City RESCHEDULES Halloween Trick or Treat Hours to WED Oct 29
October 27, 2025The City of Portsmouth announced that trick-or-treat will be rescheduled due to the impending storm on Thursday, October 30. The new trick-or-treat hours are 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The Portsmouth Police Department reminds everyone to watch out for trick-or-treaters and the increased traffic on the roads that evening.
Other Halloween events this week include:
City Construction on South Mill Pond Playground Starts September 29, 2025
October 26, 2025The City plans to start work soon on the South Mill Pond Playground Project, included in the capital budget for FY25 and set to replace the existing South Mill playground with a new, universal design, ADA-compliant, age-friendly, inclusive playground.
City Public Art Review Committee Hosts Dedication of “Spiraling Serenity” Sculpture on November 6, 2025
October 24, 2025The City’s Public Art Review Committee (PARC) is hosting the dedication of its newest public art project on Thursday November 6, 2025 at 3:30 pm. The sculpture, Vito DiBari’s Spiraling Serenity, is located on Peirce Island (near the first parking lot over the bridge). The dedication ceremonies are free and open to the public.
Water Division Issues Third Quarter 2025 Status Report
October 23, 2025The City of Portsmouth’s water supply sources have shown resilience in the face of ongoing drought conditions that began in June.
City Hall Closed - Mechanical Failure
October 21, 202510/21/2025, 2:30 pm - City Offices remain closed until Wednesday, October 22. The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 7 pm in Council Chambers is still on.
Scam Alert! Fraudulant Emails Requesting Wire Transfer
October 21, 2025We have reports that several residents have received fake invoices pretending to be from the City of Portsmouth for permits and application fees. Keep yourself safe from email scams:
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Concert 11/8 @ 3PM
October 21, 2025Join musicians from the PSO for a fun, family-friendly concert that brings the world of string instruments to life on 11/8 @ 3pm in the Levenson room!