Shakespeare Discussion Group: Titus Andronicus, Tuesday February 22
January 22, 2022How now, players? Come! to discuss the Bard's first, and bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus!
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City of Portsmouth Promotes Christine Friese to Library Director
January 21, 2022City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Christine C. Friese to the position of Director of the Portsmouth Public Library, effective March 1, 2022.
Cold Weather Coat Swap February 12 - March 31
January 21, 2022Share your unwanted cold weather garments with the community!
Portsmouth Public Library will hold a Coat Swap from February 12 – March 31 in the library’s lobby.
City of Portsmouth Finance Department Publishes FY21 Popular and Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
January 12, 2022The Portsmouth community can now access the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) on the City of Portsmouth website. The City of Portsmouth prepares the two documents following the close of each fiscal year under the guidance of Director of Finance and Administration Judie Belanger.
All Events Now Online or Outside Only!
January 11, 2022Portsmouth Public Library is suspending all indoor events for the time being. Please visit our online calendar for up-to-date listings: https://portsmouthpl.librarycalendar.com/
95 MECHANIC STREET SEAWALL REPLACEMENT
January 11, 2022City Warming Centers Counter Frigid Cold Tues Jan 11
January 10, 2022The City invites residents to come in out of the cold weather on Tues Jan 11 at two facilities. The Senior Activity Center (125 Cottage St.) is open 9 am to 5 pm. The Portsmouth Public Library is open 9 am to 9 pm. Both facilities require visitors to wear face-coverings while indoors.
Connie Bean Center suspends open court basketball through Fri Jan 7
January 4, 2022While Rec Department basketball league play continues, open court basketball will be closed through Friday, Jan 7.
City of Portsmouth Plans Inauguration Outside on January 3, 2022
December 29, 2021Out of an abundance of caution against the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Mayor-elect has determined that the Inauguration for the City Council, Police Commission, Fire Commission and School Board will be held outdoors on Monday, January 3, 2022. The abbreviated ceremony will take place at the 9/11 Memorial in the upper parking lot at City Hall, starting at 7 pm.
Portsmouth NH 400th Holds First Task Force Meeting, Opens Fund-raising Portal
December 29, 2021The Portsmouth NH 400th Executive Team held an organizational meeting of the Portsmouth NH 400th Task Force on September 2, 2021 and is forming sub-committee teams to begin planning for the city’s celebration in 2023. The Task Force is designed to support the Portsmouth NH 400th organization and guide signature events and projects, including a parade.
The Executive Team now includes: