City of Portsmouth Seeks Public Input for Capital Improvement Plan FY24-29
August 25, 2022The Portsmouth City Council, Planning Board and Planning Department invite the public to provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2024 to 2029 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2029). Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by September 30, 2022.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
August 25, 2022Information on 988, NH Rapid Response (NHRRAP), and other options
August is National Wellness Month, and with the recent launch of the 988 fast dial for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we wanted to share more information about the affiliated
Deputy Chief, Captain & Lieutenant Promotions
August 22, 2022On Monday July 11th, 2022, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Captain Michael Maloney to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. The effective date of his promotion has yet to be determined; however, once effective, Michael will oversee the three divisions of the police department: Patrol Division, Investigative Division and the Administrative Division.
Portsmouth City Clerk Announces Polling and Absentee Ballot Details for NH Primary Election, Tuesday, September 13
August 17, 2022The Portsmouth City Clerk has announced that polls for the NH State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 will be open in Portsmouth, from 8 am to 7 pm.
The location where residents vote depends on where they live. Go to the map of the City’s five Wards.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Information and Resources
August 11, 2022What is monkeypox, how does it spread, and how can you help prevent it?
All information adapted from CDC website unless otherwise noted.
Utility Bills High? Financial and Energy Saving Resources
August 11, 2022With energy costs rising, here are some financial assistance programs and free energy saving resources that may be available to you.
Electric Energy Assistance Program
New Hampshire Department of Energy/Southern New Hampshire Services
City of Portsmouth Joins National AFTA Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study to Evaluate Economic Impact of Seacoast Arts & Culture Nonprofits
August 10, 2022The City of Portsmouth has once again joined the national Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, a comprehensive survey administered by Americans for the Arts (AFTA) which has helped Seacoast a
City of Portsmouth Adopts New Communications App – “Smart 911” Replaces CodeRED
August 8, 2022The Portsmouth Police Department is rolling out a new emergency messaging system throughout the city to replace the CodeRED system used for emergency alerts and notices such as snow parking bans.
Anyone wishing to continue to receive notices such as snow parking bans and other alerts must subscribe to the new Smart 911 system. Accounts cannot be automatically transferred. Go to Smart911 to subscribe to the new system.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August 5, 2022National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages from infants to elderly. The goal of NIAM is to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.
Portsmouth Drinking Water Supply Update (August 5, 2022)
August 5, 2022Seacoast Area Now in Severe Drought