City Receives $965,333 Federal Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for Peirce Island Road Resiliency Project
October 16, 2023The City of Portsmouth was notified on September 29, 2023 that it has received $965,333 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) from the Federal Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program through the NH Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the Peirce Island Road Resiliency Project. The City applied for the grant for a project to provide consistent access to the Pierce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), a critical municipal service.
Lead & Copper Corrosion Control Program Update
October 7, 2023During this October 2023 Lead Poisoning Awareness Week the City of Portsmouth is offering homeowners information resources about testing for lead in their paint and water. For details go to more information.
Assessor’s Office Updating Residential and Commercial Property Photo Files
October 5, 2023Starting immediately, the City of Portsmouth Assessor’s Office is working neighborhood by neighborhood to update the property images it has on file for preliminary revaluation purposes.
Staff from the Assessor's Office are taking street-view photographs of all residential and commercial properties that have not had a recent photo taken. Staff working on the project will carry a City photo ID. Go to the schedule of activity.
City Offers Homeowners Information on Testing for Lead in Paint and Water
October 5, 2023National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 22 through 29, 2023 and the City of Portsmouth Health and Water Departments are taking the opportunity to raise awareness of the issue by providing the following information on the City website and at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Portsmouth City Clerk Announces Voter Registration Dates and Events
October 4, 2023Portsmouth, New Hampshire – City Clerk Kelli Barnaby has scheduled several opportunities for residents to register to vote prior to the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
The filing period for the Municipal Election opened on August 28, 2023 and closes September 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
Voter Registration events for Portsmouth residents are scheduled for the following locations and times:
NH Division of Emergency Services & Communications To Begin Mapping City Addresses on Oct 17
October 4, 2023The Portsmouth Police Department announces that the Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC) will begin mapping the City of Portsmouth on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The purpose is to confirm addresses for the Emergency 911 response system.
Film: Rushmore, Thursday September 28
September 28, 2023Rushmore
1998. Rated R. Runtime 93 minutes.
A teenager at Rushmore Academy falls for a much older teacher and befriends a middle-aged industrialist. Later, he finds out that his love interest and his friend are having an affair, which prompts him to begin a vendetta.
PPL @ Family Fun Fest, Saturday October 28
September 28, 2023We're going to the Fall Family Fun Fest and hope to see you there! Meet us on the Athletic Fields at Community Campus from 11 AM - 2 PM for a free fall celebration — Everyone is welcome!
Film Screening: Haunted Mansion, Thursday October 26
September 28, 20232023.PG-13.123 Minutes.
A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.
Registration is not required. Refreshments will be served.
Tarot 201: The Fool's Journey, Wednesday October 25
September 28, 2023Are you ready for a leap of faith?!
Tarot 201 is for anyone who has previously attended Tarot 101 with Kate Sheridan, and/or gained basic tarot skills independently. If you’re familiar with the Major and Minor Arcana and you know how to shuffle and pull the cards, then you’re ready for 201!