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City of Portsmouth NH Establishes Below Market Rate Housing Trust Fund to Receive and Distribute Funds to Create and Retain Housing
PORTSMOUTH – The Portsmouth NH City Council voted to accept the recommendations of the Housing Blue Ribbon Committee and the City Trustees of Trust Funds to establish a Below Market Rate Housing Trust Fund. The Trust will support the City Council’s goal to enhance the supply of housing choices, specifically the supply of below market rate housing options and will be overseen by the Trustees of the Trust Funds.Formed by the City Council in 2024, the Housing Blue Ribbon Committee’s mission is to assist the
City of Portsmouth NH Plans Arbor Day Ceremony on April 25, 2025
PORTSMOUTH – For 26 years in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Portsmouth with its Tree City USA Award. For the seventh year, the Foundation has also awarded its Tree Growth Award to the City’s Department of Public Works Urban Forestry staff. City Arborist Supervisor Max Wiater with the City’s Parks and Greenery Division, led by Parks and Greeneries Foreman Corin Hallowell and the Trees & Public Greenery Committee, have helped Portsmouth achieve this distinction and plan to honor the recently
Pro Portsmouth Unveils the 2025 Children’s Day Logo
PORTSMOUTH —This year’s Children's Day logo has us thinking about love and kindness. Created by Rye student, Prudence Krecklow, the 2025 logo features two hearts holding hands. The logo artwork will be featured on the volunteer T-shirts, the Children’s Day map, social media, and the Pro Portsmouth website. A special thank you to St. Mary’s Bank for hosting the “logo reveal” at their Pease Tradeport location. Children's Day, which takes place Sunday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m., kicks off at the Block
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Eversource Begins Seasonal Pruning Around Utility Poles & Wires
PORTSMOUTH – Eversource has informed the City of Portsmouth NH Department of Public Works (DPW) that they have begun the seasonal citywide utility line clearance pruning efforts with their contractor Lewis Tree Service. The work is expected to continue through September on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic when single lane closures are needed.This work is important because vegetation that contacts utility infrastructure is hazardous and may cause fire,
