City Closes Portions of State Street and Church Street Around 1850 Daily Times Building in Abundance of Caution
July 15, 2024Out of an abundance of caution, the City is closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State Street. Crews from the Department of Public Works have placed barriers around the building.
City Closes Portions of State Street and Church Street Around 1850 Daily Times Building in Abundance of Caution
July 15, 2024Out of an abundance of caution, the City is closing the sidewalks and travel lanes abutting the property of 278 State Street. Crews from the Department of Public Works have placed barriers around the building. This closure includes a portion of State Street near Pleasant Street, and Church Street.
City Parks & Greenery Department Offers Free Public Prescott Park Garden Tours on Fridays
July 3, 2024The seasonal gardens of Prescott Park are in their prime, following weeks of planting, weeding, and cultivation. The City of Portsmouth Parks & Greenery Department is inviting the public to join members of the gardening team for free weekly tours of the formal gardens.
City Plans Independence Day Fireworks for July 3, 2024
July 1, 2024The City of Portsmouth presents the annual fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at South Mill Pond (across from Portsmouth City Hall). This celebration is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event. The rain date is Friday, July 5.
UPDATE: The South Mill Pond dog park will close starting at 7 am on TUESDAY, July 2 for staging of the fireworks.
Energy Advisory & Sustainability Committees Host Community Conversation on Renewables on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
June 28, 2024Formed in 2022, the City of Portsmouth’s Energy Advisory Committee (PEAC) helps to assess renewable energy options for residents and businesses. PEAC successfully guided the City into an agreement with the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) and facilitated the transition from Eversource as the default electricity supplier to Portsmouth Community Power (PCP). Portsmouth customers using PCP now have four electricity options with increasing proportions of renewable energy, from 24.3% to 100%.
Train Derailment, Crews on Site, No Threat to the Public, No Injuries Reported
June 25, 2024Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth has issued a traffic advisory for several downtown streets due to a train derailment. Shortly before noon today, a 47-car train operated by CSX and carrying track rail, derailed at the low speed Maplewood Avenue crossing. Police, Fire, and Public Works crews are on site, and the situation is under control. There is no threat to the public, no injuries have been reported, and the train remained upright.
City of Portsmouth Advises Caution During Extreme Heat, Offers Cooling Centers
June 18, 2024Portsmouth, NH – Residents are reminded to use caution as hot and humid weather in the 90s is expected through the weekend. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies, and call 2-1-1 for cooling center locations and information.
The City of Portsmouth will operate the following cooling center locations:
City Receives CDFA Community Center Investment Program Resources to Support Community Campus Improvements
June 12, 2024The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced the award of $8.5 million in Community Center Investment Program resources to New Hampshire nonprofits and municipalities across the state to advance community-based projects, including $1 million to the City of Portsmouth to support improvements at the Community Campus.
City Council Adopts Budget for FY25
June 7, 2024The City Council unanimously approved the FY25 budget submitted by City Manager Karen S. Conard. This budget, totaling $144,861,347, reflects a net increase of $6,237,972 or 4.5%, which meets the directive provided by the City Council.