CITY OPENS 2020 SEASONAL BOATER APPLICATION ROUND FOR PRESCOTT PARK DOCKS
November 25, 2019Applications for the seasonal boat slips at the Prescott Park docks will be accepted at the City of Portsmouth City Clerk’s Office from November 25th, 2019 through 4:30pm on Thursday January 2nd, 2020. Click here for the full application packet.
TWO Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project Meetings Planned: November 25 & December 9
November 21, 2019Due to concerns about holiday-week scheduling, the City and Department of Public Works are hosting a second public information meeting on the Sagamore Avenue Sewer Extension Project on Monday, December 9 in addition to November 25, both at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall council Chambers.
Special Parking Rate at Foundry Place Garage for The Music Hall Patrons Attending “Annie”
November 21, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- To celebrate the holidays, the City is offering a special flat-fee parking rate to patrons attending The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall holiday production of Annie. Patrons can park at the 600-space Foundry Place Garage – a short two and a half block walk away, with easy access to major travel corridors – for a $3.00 flat rate.
City Announces Routine Inspection of Peirce Island Road Bridge November 25
November 20, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The Department of Public Works announces that in conjunction with the ongoing Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade a routine inspection of the Peirce Island Road Bridge will be conducted on Monday, November 25th.
Unattended Death Investigation
November 20, 2019The Portsmouth Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating the death of a 38 year old male which occurred in Portsmouth overnight between November 17th and the 18th.
At approximately 5:15 AM on November 18th, the Portsmouth Police and Fire departments responded to 171 Union St, #3, after a man reported finding his roommate unresponsive in the residence. Despite efforts to revive the male, he was deceased on-scene.
City Hall offices closed in recognition of Thanksgiving
November 19, 2019Wed November 27, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to Monday, December 2, 2019, 8:00 a.m.
All day
Portsmouth City Hall, 1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Great Decisions 2020, January 8 - February 26
November 18, 2019Great Decisions 2020
Foreign Policy Discussion Course
8 Week Course | Wednesdays January 8 – February 26
Islington Street Corridor Project: Saturday Work Nov 16 & 23
November 15, 2019Due to unforeseen construction delays, the City has authorized work on the Islington Street Corridor Project this Saturday, November 16 and the following Saturday, November 23, as weather permits. The hours of construction (7 am to 6 pm) and one-way traffic pattern (between Bartlett Street and Aldrich Road in the w
City Property Tax Rate Set at $14.86
November 12, 2019PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has approved the City’s 2019 tax rate for Fiscal Year 2020 of $14.86 per $1,000 of valuation.
City Manager John Bohenko said the 2019 tax rate dropped by $.98, or 6.2% from the prior year tax rate of $15.84, and $1.35, or 8.3% from the anticipated tax rate of $16.21 at the time the City Council adopted the FY20 annual budget.
Learn About Stormwater, Raingardens and "Blue" at Public Information Meeting Nov 18
November 12, 2019The City of Portsmouth’s Department of Public Works Stormwater Division hosts an Informational Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday evening November 18th from 6:30 to 8:30.