Closing of South Mill Pond Tide Gate 8/13/26
Public Works staff plan to perform annual stormwater treatment structure cleaning and maintenance off Parrot Avenue tomorrow from 7 AM to 1 PM. To facilitate the work, staff plans to close the Mill Pond tide gate through the duration of the work period to ensure tidal water doesn’t back flow into the stormwater treatment devices. Residents will see an extended low tide in the pond due to keeping the gate closed.
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City Historic Cemetery Committee Pays Tribute to Revolutionary War Veterans for America 250th
Heat Advisory August 6 & 7, 2026
There is a Heat Advisory in place Thursday, August 6 and into Friday, August 7. Potential heat index values in the mid to high 90s.
Practice heat safety. Keep yourself cool and safe by staying hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and limit your strenuous outdoor activities. Check up on neighbors, the sick or elderly, and those you know who may not have AC.
The City of Portsmouth has the following facilities open.
All have air conditioning (or are the pool).
Peirce Island Outdoor Pool Open Swim:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1-5:15 pm
South Street Stump Grinding Friday, August 7
Stump Grinding will occur on South Street, between Broad and Sagamore, Friday, August 7.
The inbound lane (going to Junkins) will be closed for a few hours starting at 9 am. Drivers can expect a detour onto Broad St. to Jones Ave and back onto Sagamore.
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Recycling Center Closed 8/20/26
The Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for a staff training day.
DPW Offices will be closed from 12 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Thank you.
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