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City Hosts Public Meeting on South Mill Pond Playground Improvement Project on October 28, 2024

September 30, 2024

The City of Portsmouth and their consultants SLR International Corporation (SLR) will host a public meeting on the South Mill Pond Playground Improvement Project on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited to attend to hear from the project team about existing conditions, see results of the online survey, and learn about the next steps for the playground improvements.

About the Project

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NH Governor & Council Approve NHDOT Contract for Portsmouth Sound Barriers

September 26, 2024

Governor Sununu and the Executive Council at their September 25, 2024 meeting authorized the NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) to enter into a contract with Northeast Earth Mechanics, LLC of Pittsfield, NH for the construction of sound abatement walls and privacy fencing along I-95 in Portsmouth. The contract amount is $18,771,486.75. The next step is for NHDOT to issue a Notice to Proceed to the contractor.

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City Receives Demolition Plan for 278 State Street from Property Owner

September 24, 2024

The demolition of the five-story, mixed-use, brick and masonry building located at 278 State Street, is scheduled to take place starting at approximately 11:30 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024. The intersection of State Street and Pleasant Street will be temporarily closed starting at 11:00 pm. It is anticipated that the roadway will be cleared and reopened by 6:00 am on Tuesday, October 1. Temporary lighting will be in place for all of the work overnight. 

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City Council Holds Work Session on Parking Utilization Study Update

September 19, 2024

The City Council will hold a work session on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 6 to 7 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The work session will include a review and discussion of the results of the Parking Utilization Study and provide initiatives and strategies for consideration. 

The study includes: 

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City Hosts Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Public Meeting on September 30, 2024

September 11, 2024

The Planning and Sustainability Department along with their consultants, Kittelson & Associates, Inc. will host the first public meeting on the City Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Project at the Levenson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library (175 Parrott Avenue) on Monday, September 30 at 6 pm. 

The public is encouraged to attend to learn about the project, talk to the project team, and share their experiences walking and biking in Portsmouth. 

About the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update

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City Selects Finalist for Peirce Island “Percent-for-Art” Commission

September 4, 2024

The Portsmouth City Council has empowered City Manager Karen Conard to enter into a contract for $140,000 with DiBari Associates of Miami, Florida to design, construct, and install the public artwork on Peirce Island recommended by the Public Art Review Committee (PARC). The selection and funding of the artwork are based on the City ordinance directing Percent-for-Art proceeds from the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment plant. The Percent-for-Art amount is capped by Council action at $150,000.

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City Adopts Climate Action Plan: “Portsmouth’s Climate Future”

August 30, 2024

After nearly two years of work, including extensive community engagement, research into local community impacts, and an exhaustive inventory of municipal and estimated community greenhouse gas emissions, the City’s Planning and Sustainability Department presented Portsmouth’s Climate Future to the City Council at its August 19, 2024 meeting. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the plan.

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City Continues Mosquito Control Program

August 29, 2024

City staff and their consultants continue to monitor the seasonal occurrence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and other mosquito-borne diseases reported by the NH Department of Health and Human Services (NHDHHS).