City of Portsmouth Inspections Department at Full Strength, Suspends Interim Third-Party Inspections
March 11, 2022City Manager Karen Conard announced that the City Inspections Department is suspending the interim use of third-party inspectors thanks to diligent work since the hiring of Portsmouth Chief Building Inspector Shanti Wolph to catch up on the inspection backlog.
Portsmouth Community Scholarships Open to All Qualified City Residents
February 23, 2022FRI 2/25 TRASH COLLECTION & RECYCLING RESCHEDULED TO SAT 2/26
February 23, 2022PLOWABLE SNOW EXPECTED BY FRI FEB 25
Portsmouth Drinking Water Update 2021 Year in Review
February 23, 2022Highlights of 2021
The following report provides a summary of the water system operations for the Portsmouth and Pease International Tradeport drinking water systems. Highlights from 2021 for both water systems include:
Portsmouth Recreation Department Opens Registration for Spring/Summer Programs/Camp
February 16, 2022The Portsmouth Recreation Department has released its Spring/Summer Program and Camp Guide online. Printed copies of the Guide also available at City Hall, Portsmouth Public Library and at all Recreation facilities.
City Health Officer Rescinds Face Coverings Directive, Urges Continued Use
February 15, 2022Portsmouth Manager Karen Conard has just issued the following statement to the City Council:
REC DEPT STORM UPDATE
February 4, 2022All basketball practices are cancelled for tonight at the Connie Bean Center, so the building will not be opening.
Indoor Pool will be closing at 4pm. Evening classes have been cancelled.
Spinnaker will remain open as normal.
Portsmouth DPW Snow Load-out Operations Scheduled for Tues Night February 1
January 31, 2022City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works crews will conduct snow load out operations to clear street and improve safety following the weekend blizzard. The load-out operations start Tuesday, February 1 at 7:30 pm in Area 1, 9:30 pm in Area 2 and 12:30 am in Area 3. The work is expected to be completed by 8 am on Tuesday, February 2.
City of Portsmouth Forms Project Team to Launch Recreational Needs Study
January 28, 2022Late last year, the Portsmouth City Council and City Manager determined that conducting a Recreational Needs Study would inform the scope and location of any future sports/recreational facilities in the City.
City names Sean Clancy Asst City Mgr for Economic Development
January 27, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the selection of Sean Clancy as Assistant City Manager for Economic Development, replacing Nancy Carmer who is retiring after 36 years with the City. The transition will start on March 14, 2022, when Mr. Clancy joins the City. Ms. Carmer is set to retire on March 31.