Portsmouth Community Power Announces Community Power Coalition of NH Rate Schedule for February 1 – July 31, 2024
January 11, 2024The Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) Board of Directors has announced a 26 percent decrease in the Portsmouth Community Power base electric rate compared to the current rate. A base rate of 8.1¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential and small commercial customers goes into effect from February 1 through July 31, 2024 for Portsmouth and other CPCNH customers. Customers do not need to do anything to receive this new rate.
City Reports Preliminary Results of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study: $70.1 Million in Economic Impact
January 11, 2024The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Arts & Nonprofits Committee joined the national Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) survey between December 2022 and April 2023 and is planning two workshops to share the results in detail. AFTA Vice President of Research Randy Cohen and local arts and business leaders presents The Arts Mean Business Breakfast on January 11 and Data For Impact Workshop on January 12.
Portsmouth DPW offers snow preparedness tips
January 9, 2024With forecasts predicting more winter-like weather in the coming days and weeks, the Portsmouth Department of Public Works is urging residents to be mindful of issued parking ban announcements and take proper safety measures.
City Facilities Closed on Sunday January 7, 2024
January 6, 2024Due to expected storm impacts City Recreation Facilities and the Public Library will be closed on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
City of Portsmouth NH Launches Peirce Island Public Art Installation Planning in the New Year
January 4, 2024The City of Portsmouth’s newly-established Public Art Review Committee (PARC) is pleased to announce the launch of the process to plan for, create, and install a signature work of art on City property at Peirce Island using funding from the City’s Percent-for-Art program.
Astrology 201, Tuesday Jan 30
December 28, 2023Don't miss Astrology 201, it's for anyone who has attended Astrology 101 with Kate Sheridan in the past or for anyone who already has basic astrology skills. If you are familiar with the twelve zodiac signs, the four elements, three modalities, and ten traditional planets, then you are ready for Astrology 201!
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Measure for Measure, Tuesday Jan 30
December 28, 2023How now, players? Tis a new year, and a new season of Shakespearean discussion group! Come! Join us, in person, or on Zoom, on the last Tuesday of the month when the bell tolls four to discuss the witty and wily comedy that is Measure for Measure.
Hygge for You-gge!, Monday Jan 29
December 28, 2023Hygge for You-gge
Drop in anytime after 10:30!
hygge /ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/
noun: a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)."
Astrology 101, Tuesday Jan 23
December 28, 2023Let's talk astrology! This program will provide a basic history and overview of western astrology, including the twelve zodiac signs, the four elements and three modalities, the ten traditional planets, and the five major aspects.
Genealogy Workshop: Genealogy 101, Sunday Jan 21
December 28, 2023Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!