September 2018 Water Supply Status Report
September 5, 2018While significant rainfall at the end of July into August was beneficial at the time for Portsmouth’s water supply, the current warm and dry conditions increases water supply demands and places further stress to treat quality issues due to added organics within the water.
Smoke Testing of Sewer System Begins Tuesday, September 4th
September 4, 2018Work related to City’s ongoing sewer system evaluation study will begin on September 4, 2018 and is expected to continue through mid October 2018.
Paving Operations on Market Street to start September 4th
September 4, 2018Beginning Tuesday, September 4th, crews will begin the paving project on Market Street spanning from where the Albacore Museum is located up to the Woodbury Avenue intersection. The commercial portion of Woodbury Avenue will also be paved from Market Street to the Newington Town line. This work will take about a month to complete and will include some traffic impacts.
Middle Street Bike Lane Installation Underway
September 4, 2018The Middle Street and Lafayette Road corridor bike lane project has been awarded to Hi-Way Safety Systems, and is required to be completed by the end of September 2018. The project, which also received funding from a NHDOT Safe Routes to School Grant, will extend from the High School to the downtown and is intended to create a safer and more convenient path for those traveling by bike or foot to the schools, Library and more.
City Offices closed Monday, September 3rd, in observance of Labor Day
September 3, 2018City Hall, the Department of Public Works, the Indoor Pool and the Senior Activity Center are closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd. The Library is closed Saturday, September 1st through Labor Day. Curbside collection will not occur on Labor Day; those with scheduled curbside collection on Monday will have pickup on Tuesday, Septe
Promo code offers $10 annual bike share memberships to Portsmouth residents
August 31, 2018Portsmouth residents interested in taking advantage of the City’s Zagster bike share program can now use the promotional code “ilivehere” to obtain a $10 annual membership, normally a price of $25.
New Senior Activity Center
August 29, 2018Working together with the Community Development and Public Works Departments, the Senior Services Division of the Recreation Department undertook an adaptive reuse of the Doble facility to accommodate existing Senior Activity Center Program.
Water Division Asks Customers to Limit Water Use
August 28, 2018While significant rainfall at the end of July into August was beneficial at the time for Portsmouth's water supply, the extreme heat conditions continue to place strain on the City's water system. The ongoing heat increases water supply demands and places further stress to treat quality issues due to added organics within the water. Additionally, the annual precipitation average remains below normal due to the dry spring and the City continues to operate without the support of the Haven Well.
Peirce Island Outdoor Pool Closed for 2018 Season
August 27, 2018The Peirce Island Outdoor Pool is now closed for the 2018 season. The Recreation Department thanks the Portsmouth community for another successful summer!
Drivers Urged to Use Caution at School Crossings
August 27, 2018City Officials want to remind motorists to be aware that crossing guards will be stationed at positions throughout the City in conjunction with the start of the new school season Monday, August 27, 2018. Crossing guards assist students and parents walking and biking to school. Drivers are urged to use an abundance of caution near school neighborhoods, plan travel routes away from heavy school traffic, and obey posted school speed limits, and crossing guard signals.