Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 20th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works facility. NO LATEX PAINT will be accepted at this collection event. Latex paint may be solidified with kitty litter, sawdust, speedy dry or by opening the can and allowing the paint to completely dry before it is disposed either at the Recycling Center or through regular trash pick-up.

The Portsmouth Planning Department and Planning Board are welcoming public input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2020 to 2025. Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by Monday, October 15th. The Planning Board made a public presentation regarding the CIP process and schedule on Thursday, September 20th.