City Announces Veterans Day Observances on November 11, 2025
November 7, 2025On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 am, Veterans Day will be commemorated in Portsmouth with a wreath-laying at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Goodwin Park. A post-event gathering will take place at the American Legion Post (96 Islington Street). In case of rain, the event will move indoors to the Legion.
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.
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.
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:
Municipal Election Voter Registration -- Last Day to Register is Oct 22
October 21, 2025Kelli Barnaby, City Clerk for the City of Portsmouth NH, announced the filing period for candidates interested in running for office in the City of Portsmouth Municipal Election opened on September 2, 2025 and closes on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Municipal Elections take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polling hours will be decided by the City Council at their meeting on September 8, 2025.
Non-Partisan Offices
The following non-partisan offices will be filled by the Municipal Election:
City Announces Parking Restrictions and Road Closures for Portsmouth Halloween Parade on October 31, 2025
October 20, 2025The 30th independently-organized Portsmouth Halloween Parade steps off from Peirce Island at 7 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025. The public is advised that there will be significant traffic delays in the parade route area as it passes and motorists are strongly urged to seek alternate routes away from affected streets.