Local History: The Life and Times of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall, Tuesday Jan 16
December 28, 2023In the heart of Portsmouth, amidst the vibrant tapestry of its colonial past, lies the story of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall, a man now overlooked yet etched in the annals of history. Sewall, a lawyer, poet, and ardent patriot, left an indelible mark on the town he called home, weaving his life into its very fabric.
Film Screening: Little Women, Thursday Jan 11
December 28, 20232019. PG. 135 minutes.
Planner Society: Hand Lettering with Poleena, Wednesday Jan 10
December 28, 2023Have you ever wanted to try different handwriting styles or jazz up a planner page with a new font?
Attend The Planner Society on Wednesday, January 10th to learn more about hand-lettering with Poleena!
Hygge at the Library! Friday, Jan 5
December 28, 2023Hygge for You-gge
Drop in between 10 AM-5 PM
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)."
City of Portsmouth NH Hanover Parking Garage Main Entrance Closed for Renovation
December 26, 2023Beginning January 3, 2024, the main entrance of the Hanover Parking Garage on Hanover Street will be closed until early April for construction as part of the overall garage renovation project. Fleet Street will be the primary entrance and exit during this phase of renovation. Please note that there may be longer than normal exit times.
Included in the main entrance work are access and efficiency improvements to the exit lanes, new payment software and equipment, and new pay-on-foot kiosks like those at the Foundry Place Garage.
City Opens Skate Park – Grand Opening Ceremony Planned for Spring
December 21, 2023The City of Portsmouth is delighted to announce that the new Skate Park on Route 33 is substantially complete, and the public is now welcome to enjoy the latest recreational facility. The contractor will be removing construction-site fencing in the next few days. A formal ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening ceremony is anticipated in Spring 2024.
Mayor McEachern Announces Winners of Annual Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest
December 21, 2023Once again the Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest received enthusiastic support, with 34 Portsmouth residents participating. Mayor Deaglan McEachern announced the winners at the December 18, 2023 City Council meeting.
The top three winners are:
City Announces Parking and Road Closure Details for First Night Portsmouth 2024
December 20, 2023Pro Portsmouth’s First Night™ 2024 taks place on Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 3 to 8 pm and includes ice sculpting in Market Square and a fireworks show at 7:30 pm at South Mill Pond.
City Announces Inauguration Details for January 2, 2024
December 20, 2023The City of Portsmouth invites the public to attend the Inauguration for the Portsmouth City Council, Police Commission, Fire Commission and School Board to be held in Eileen Dondero Foley Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 7 pm.
The Inauguration program will include the National Anthem sung by the Portsmouth High School Singers, the posting of colors by the Portsmouth Police and Fire Department Honor Guards, and an invocation by Reverend Jennifer Mazur of North Church.