City Names Beverly Mesa Zendt as Director of Planning and Development
November 17, 2021City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the selection of Beverly Mesa Zendt, AICP as the new City Planning and Development Director. She is expected to start work on January 10, 2022.
City Sets City Property Tax Rate at $15.03 per $1000 of Assessed Value
November 17, 2021The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has approved the City’s 2021 tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022 of $15.03 per $1,000 of valuation.
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Twelfth Night, Tuesday December 28
November 16, 2021Let us discuss Twelfth Night, a tale of trickery and romance, ambition and folly, mischief and mayhem...
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, Thursday December 9
November 16, 2021An intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how an anonymous chef became a world-renowned cultural icon. 2021. Rated R. 118 min. No registration required.
Chef James Haller Reading & Book Signing, Saturday December 11
November 16, 2021Master chef James Haller visits the library to read from his newest book, At the End of Ceres Street: A Chef's Salute to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Attend online or in person.
NH DOT Presents Findings on Sound Barrier Study
November 15, 2021Jonathan Evans, Air Noise Program Manager for the NH Department of Transportation, Bureau of Environment, Assistant Commissioner Bill Cass and John Corcoran, Administrator of the Bureau of Turnpikes provided a brief overview of the noise assessment efforts related to the request for sound barriers along I-95 in the area of New Franklin School and in the area of Pannaway Manor, as well as Coakley Drive and Echo Ave.
Portsmouth Community Scholarships Now Accepting Donations on City Website
November 15, 2021In December 2019, the Portsmouth City Council approved the recommendations of the Trustees of the Trust Funds to consolidate several underfunded accounts into five, newly-created Portsmouth Community Scholarship Funds that combined accounts with fund balances too small to generate enough investment interest to make annual awards.
Exhibit: Peter's People, through December 30
November 13, 2021Photographer and publisher Peter Randall shares portraits and candid photos of some of Portsmouth's most prominent figures!
Don't miss the reception on Sunday, December 5 from 2 - 4 PM.
Portsmouth Seeking Public Input on Capital Improvement Plan FY2023-2028
November 10, 2021The Portsmouth Planning Department and Planning Board are welcoming public input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2023 to 2028 (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2028). Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by October 15th. The CIP sets forth a 6-year schedule and financing strategy to accomplish necessary public improvements and meet infrastructure needs.
Land Use Boards Meet In Person with Remote Option for Participation
November 10, 2021The City's land use boards (Planning Board, Site Plan Review Technical Advisory Committee, Historic District Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Conservation Commission) will meet in person with the option for remote participation as an option through Zoom. The remote link can be found on the agenda for that particular meeting.