Statement from Mayor McEachern on the death of Quarius Dunham
May 31, 2022There really are no words to express the shock and sadness with which we receive this terrible news.
Ten Piscataqua Writers, Thursday June 23
May 27, 2022Join us for an outdoor book signing for Piscataqua Writers 2022, an anthology of outstanding regional writers...
The Search for Millie: The South Mill Pond Monster - Join the Hunt through August 31
May 27, 2022Scavenger hunts for all ages, in the library this summer...
Memorial Day 2022
May 27, 2022On Fri May 27 at 10:30 am, the traditional Burial at Sea service takes place in Prescott Park at 10 am.
Talking About Death Won't Kill You... continues Wednesday May 25
May 25, 2022Join New Hampshire Alliance for End of Life Options and Brookhaven Hospice to learn to demystify conversations about mortality, death, and what really matters in our lives, and to communicate your end of life wishes...
Eversource Project Affects Market, High and Ladd Streets
May 24, 2022Eversource has informed the City of a construction project that will impact High, Ladd and Market Streets. The affected areas and work phasing are shown in the image below. Although this is not a City project, City staff is involved to facilitate communications with all affected residents and businesses.
The project involves installing subsurface conduit to connect to transformers that are housed in the Hanover Street Garage to provide enhanced electrical power to that area of downtown.
Portsmouth City Clerk Announces May 31 Deadline for Those Wishing to Change Party Affiliation
May 24, 2022The New Hampshire State Primary is scheduled for September 13, 2022. Kelli Barnaby, City Clerk for the City of Portsmouth has announced that anyone wishing to make any change to their party affiliation, must do so by 6 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in order for the change to apply to their voting in the 2022 State Primary Election in September. The Board of Registrars will also be available to make those changes at City Hall from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 31.
Exhibit: Land and Sea Creatures from Sea Change Farm, Begins June 16!
May 23, 2022Visit the lobby this summer to view a selection of ceramic land and sea creatures by artist Amy Nolan, inspired by Seacoast wildlife....
Memoir Writing Workshop, Monday May 23
May 23, 2022Writers of all levels and backgrounds welcome at this workshop with Gina Troisi, author of The Angle of Flickering Light...
DPW Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on May 21
May 21, 2022The Portsmouth Department of Public Works will hold its biannual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road. Residents of Portsmouth, Greenland and Newington are encouraged to bring household chemicals for safe disposal between 8 am and 12 noon. Proof of residency is required.