Guitar Sundays at PPL: with Joel Spears September 21
September 2, 2025Joel Spears is a self- taught string player. Inspired by the sound and the vast repertoire of the lute, he began studying the instrument in all its various forms. Explore the versatility and range of the guitar—from jazz and classical to flamenco and even the 11-string arch guitar!
Traditional Art and Textiles from Guatemala, September 14th
September 2, 2025You are invited to join Jiff Cornwell for a discussion about her collection on Sunday September 14, from 2-4 PM.
Meet the Artists of Rogers Point, September 6
September 2, 2025Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday September 6 from 2 – 4 PM.
New Hampshire Air Show - September 6th & 7th
September 2, 2025Chief Mark Newport of the Portsmouth Police Department is invoking his emergency powers and ordering that no parking will be permitted on Grafton Drive, including the truck turnaround, on Friday, September 5th; Saturday, September 6th; and Sunday, September 7th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Vehicles parked on Grafton Drive or in the truck turnaround during these times will be towed at the owner's expense.
Labor Day Holiday Hours
August 27, 2025City Plans to Start Construction on South Mill Pond Playground on September 22, 2025
August 21, 2025The City plans to start work soon on the South Mill Pond Playground Project, included in the capital budget for FY25 and set to replace the existing South Mill playground with a new, universal design, ADA-compliant, age-friendly, inclusive playground.
Due to a short delay to secure the needed wetlands permit from the NH Department of Environmental Services, this project is now scheduled to start on September 22, 2025 and will be complete by October 3, 2025.
City Reminds Drivers to Watch for School Crossings as Schools Open
August 20, 2025The Department of Public Works Parking Enforcement Department, which manages the school crossing guard schedule, asks motorists to be mindful of increased pedestrian activity and to follow the directions from crossing guards with vests and signs as they assist students and their guardians who are walking and biking to school. Drivers are urged to be vigilant near school neighborhoods, to plan routes away from heavy school traffic if travel is time-sensitive, and to obey posted school speed limits and crossing guard signals.
City Begins Next Phase of Wayfinding to Support Walkability and Local Access
August 19, 2025The City has resumed the implementation of its Citywide Wayfinding Program, developed to enhance wayfinding types, messaging, and locations in a uniform and recognizable design that is unique to the City.
City Encourages Efficient Water Use Due to Dry Summer Conditions
August 15, 2025The City of Portsmouth NH Department of Public Works Water Division has issued a Water Supply Status Report to inform Portsmouth Water System customers of the current water supply conditions and encourage water use efficiency measures. The region has received very little precipitation since May, and the Water Division advises customers to limit their outdoor watering at this time.
Water Division Issues "Moderate Drought" Water Report
August 15, 2025The Seacoast area is currently in a Moderate Drought according to the US Drought Monitor program. There has only been 2.6 inches of precipitation in the area since May 2025. This is about 6.4 inches below normal for this period. The recent dry and hot weather has also caused a spike in water demand up to 5.7 million gallons per day (MGD) on average, which exceeds the 10-year average for August of 5.0 MGD.