Press Releases/What’s New

As part of a statewide effort to understand the needs of older adults, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS), Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) and the State Plan on Aging (SPOA) Planning Committee are seeking public input that will guide and inform the next four-year State Plan on Aging.

Applications for the seasonal boat slips at the Prescott Park docks will be accepted at the City of Portsmouth City Clerk’s Office from November 21st through 4:30 p.m.

As shown below, various Portsmouth departments have different office hours and closures in affect during this holiday season. Those with car registrations and more due at the month should note that City Hall will not be open on New Year’s Eve, December 31st; instead City Hall will have extended hours on the Friday, December 28th, remaining open until 4:30 p.m.

City Hall

On Wednesday, December 19th at the Library’s Levenson Room at 6:30 p.m., the City will host a kick-off public input session to discuss a potential North Mill Pond trail project. The purpose of this project would be to design a linear greenway and community park along the North Mill Pond.

The Redgate/Kane development team, who is partnering with the City of Portsmouth to re-develop the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building site, will present the City Council on Monday night with a comprehensive vision and development plan that was created following a series of public meetings and conversations with key stakeholders.

Parking will be free at all downtown, on-street parking meters from Sunday, December 16th through Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th. While parking is free for these 10 days, time limits will still be enforced.

Portsmouth water remains in compliance with quality requirements for lead

The City of Portsmouth completed its recent round of sampling under the Lead & Copper monitoring program and is pleased to report that the water system remains in compliance with the current lead and copper regulations. This sampling is required by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and is administered by NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) through the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).

Coffee and Conversation with Steve and George this Thursday at 6:30 PM (12/6) in the Portsmouth Middle School Library.

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