Construction of Middle Street sidewalks beginning week of May 6th
May 6, 2019The Spinney Road sidewalks are now complete, and crews are beginning work on Middle Street the week of May 6th. As part of this project the City is also replacing the sidewalks on Middle Street from Aldrich Road to Willard Ave. The existing sidewalk will be replaced with a concrete surface.
Public Works announces changes to yard waste collection
May 1, 2019Due to new protocols made by the City’s vendor, Public Works is asking the community to adjust how they organize brush and yard waste for collection. Moving forward, sticks and brush should be tied and organized separately from bagged leaves (yard waste). Residents will notice that Public Works crews will first collect yard waste, and then do a return route to collect the curbside tied brush. Public Works appreciates your cooperation!
Preconstruction meeting for the Islington Street Reconstruction Project Thursday, April 25th
April 25, 2019The preconstruction meeting for the Islington Street Reconstruction Project is on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Levenson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library. All members of the public are invited to attend.
Brick repair work on Market Square sidewalks beginning Thursday, April 25th
April 22, 2019Ahead of the busy summer season and anticipated increased foot traffic, crews will be doing some brick repair work on sidewalks in the Market Square area beginning on Thursday, April 25th. This work occur Thursday, Friday and Monday (not over the weekend), and will include various areas in need of restoration in all four corners of the Square. The crews will be leveling out and repairing spot areas to alleviate puddling and unevenness.
Public Works crews addressing water main break on Route 1; overnight work to occur
April 18, 2019A water main break has occurred on Route 1 near the location of Mr. Mac’s restaurant. Public Works crews have shut off the water main while they address this issue; this affects buildings along Route 1 heading in the direction of Rye, as well as surrounding side streets with the exception of Ocean Road. Crews anticipate the water to be turned back on around noon to 1 p.m. this afternoon. Crews will be shutting the water main off again overnight from midnight to 4 a.m. to permanently fix this break.
City announces start of crack sealing operations
April 17, 2019Pavement crack sealing operations begin in Portsmouth on Wednesday, April 17th. The following roads and neighborhoods have been selected for treatment, and will be completed as time and budget allows:
Parks and Greenery Department to host Arbor Day event at Community Campus Friday, May 10th
April 15, 2019The City will also be celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, May 10th, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Community Campus.
Water flushing operations beginning Monday, April 15th
April 15, 2019The Water Division will start their twice annual routine hydrant flushing of the City’s 190 miles of water mains to remove sediment buildup on Monday, April 15th. This work will occur on both public and private hydrants spanning New Castle, Rye, Greenland, Newington and Portsmouth, lasting about six to eight weeks. Between 7 p.m.
Parks and Greenery Department receives two awards from the Arbor Day Foundation
April 12, 2019The Arbor Day Foundation recently awarded Portsmouth’s Parks and Greenery Department, led by arborists Corin Hallowell and Charles Baxter, with its Tree City USA designation as well as its Tree Growth Award
Second season of Middle Street/Lafayette Road bike lanes to include further traffic analyses and reduced bollards
April 10, 2019Last September, the City implemented new bike lanes on the Middle Street/Lafayette Road corridor to create a safer, on-road bike route along Route 1 between the High School and Downtown. This new design included buffered bike lanes, defined parking spaces and bollards (also known as flex posts) along the marked bike lane.