City Announces Routine Inspection of Peirce Island Road Bridge November 25
November 20, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The Department of Public Works announces that in conjunction with the ongoing Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade a routine inspection of the Peirce Island Road Bridge will be conducted on Monday, November 25th.
Islington Street Corridor Project: Saturday Work Nov 16 & 23
November 15, 2019Due to unforeseen construction delays, the City has authorized work on the Islington Street Corridor Project this Saturday, November 16 and the following Saturday, November 23, as weather permits. The hours of construction (7 am to 6 pm) and one-way traffic pattern (between Bartlett Street and Aldrich Road in the w
Learn About Stormwater, Raingardens and "Blue" at Public Information Meeting Nov 18
November 12, 2019The City of Portsmouth’s Department of Public Works Stormwater Division hosts an Informational Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Monday evening November 18th from 6:30 to 8:30.
Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project Public Meeting Nov 25
November 6, 2019As a followup to the Public Dialogue session on October 7 and City Council meeting on October 28, the City and Department of Public Works is hosting a public information meeting on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.at City Hall Council Chambers for further discussion of the design and impacts of the Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project.
Halloween Activities in Portsmouth:
October 29, 2019Portsmouth’s Trick or Treat will occur on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Foundry Place Garage Offers $2 Flat Rate Parking during Halloween Parade
October 28, 2019The new, 600-space parking garage at 100 Foundry Place, opened last October, offers easy access to major travel corridors. At just $1.00 per hour, the Foundry is the best rate available in town.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans Community Information Session October 24 on Upcoming Pease Study: PFAS Health Effects.
October 18, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- At a press conference on October 11th US Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced the creation of a national Health Study, proposed by her legislation, of people exposed to human-made chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A Pilot Study will focus on PFAS exposure to these chemicals at the former Pease Air Force base.
Portsmouth DPW Offers Fall Yard Waste Disposal Information
October 11, 2019Portsmouth DPW Summer Internship Program Supports Projects in Five Areas
October 9, 2019
25th Annual Halloween parade October 31st
October 7, 2019The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is an all-volunteer effort, not a City-sponsored event. The parade steps off from Peirce Island at 7 pm and ends at Prescott Park. The parade route proceeds down Daniel Street into Market Square.