City of Portsmouth Prepares to Open Peirce Island Outdoor Pool on June 21
April 15, 2021At the City Manager’s direction, the Recreation Department and DPW have worked with City Health Officer Kim McNamara to make several adjustments to the Peirce Island Outdoor Pool and bathhouse facility to allow the pool to open, by reservation, for the summer season, June 21 through August 20, 2021. The pool will be open from 11 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.
Criminal Threatening, Reckless Conduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
April 15, 2021On April 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm, Portsmouth Police Patrol Officers were dispatched to a Ledgewood Drive apartment for the report of a person being threatened with a gun, which was subsequently fired by the suspect. Detectives processed the scene and determined two rounds had been fired that exited through the apartment window. Present in the room when the gun was fired was the victim and two minor children. No injuries were sustained by the victims. As a result of the investigation, the following individual was arrested:
Banjos, Bones, and Ballads, Monday April 19
April 14, 2021Portsmouth College Women’s Club presents an evening of music with Jeff Warner, supported by New Hampshire Humanities!
Find out more at portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/ballads.
Adult Take & Makes, April 19-20
April 14, 2021Feeling crafty? PPL will be offering take and make kits for ADULTS once a month throughout the spring.
For more information, visit portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/april-take.
Habitats & Harvests: Wild Edible Plants, Monday April 26!
April 14, 2021Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author, to learn about over 100 species of edible plants in our area.
For more information, visit portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/events/edibleplants.
City of Portsmouth Concludes Sale of $30.5 Million in General Obligation Bonds
April 13, 2021The City of Portsmouth has completed the sale of $30,514,594 in 20-year general obligation bonds to fund approved projects for General, Water and Sewer Fund projects, with bond premiums of $2,588,094.
City Finalizes Bid Documents for 95 Mechanic Street Seawall and Wharf Replacement Project
April 12, 2021The City has completed contract documents and went out to bid last week on the 95 Mechanic Street Seawall and Wharf Replacement project. The project is part of the City’s ongoing responsibility to maintain seawalls.
Sergeant Promotion
April 12, 2021On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, the Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to promote Officer Jordan Wells to the rank of Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division. His appointment became effective on April 4th, 2021.
95 MECHANIC STREET WHARF AND SEAWALL REPLACEMENT
April 8, 2021The City has completed contract documents and intends to go out to bid this week on the 95 Mechanic Street Seawall and Wharf Replacement project. The project is part of the City’s ongoing responsibility to maintain seawalls.
Background
City Council Plans Site Visit to Bartlett Street Project on April 10 at 10 am
April 7, 2021Members of the Portsmouth City Council are planning a site visit on Saturday, April 10 starting at 10 am to discuss a project proposed for 105 Bartlett Street. Members of the public who are interested in participating are welcome to join the Council at Paul McEachern Park at the end of Mill Pond Way. Parking is extremely limited onsite, so residents are encouraged to walk to the park.