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City of Portsmouth, NH again receives AAA Rating from Standard & Poor’s, bond sale yields savings for taxpayers
PORTSMOUTH – Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Portsmouth’s AAA bond rating, which measures the City’s ability to manage its credit. The City has maintained a AAA rating since 2013. S&P commented that “The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects Portsmouth’s recent history of positive budgetary results, which have enabled it to maintain healthy reserve balances…One of the leading economic hubs of the state, the city continues to experience local economic growth as a result of
‘The Children’: A post-nuclear New Hampshire premiere at The Players’ Ring Theatre May 1-17
PORTSMOUTH - In the aftermath of a nuclear incident, two retired scientists live in quiet isolation when a former colleague arrives with a request that will upend everything. In Lucy Kirkwood’s award-winning play, “The Children,” global questions about responsibility and legacy unfold alongside deeply personal, human dynamics – relationships shaped by memory, desire, and the choices we carry. Directed by Matthew Parent, “The Children,” will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre May 1 through May
Portsmouth, NH Department of Public Works hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on May 9, 2026
PORTSMOUTH– The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works will hold its semiannual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road. Residents of Portsmouth, Greenland, and Newington are encouraged to bring household chemicals for safe disposal between 8 a.m. and noon. Collection Day is organized as a drive-through service. Residents remain in their vehicles and pull through the Public Works garage, where staff will remove
City of Portsmouth, NH plans Arbor Day Ceremony on April 24, 2026
PORTSMOUTH – The Arbor Day Foundation has again recognized the City of Portsmouth for its commitment to urban forestry, awarding the City its Tree City USA designation for the 27th consecutive year. For the eighth year, the Foundation also presented its Tree Growth Award to the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Urban Forestry staff, recognizing the work of City Arborist Supervisor Max Wiater, the Parks and Greenery Division led by Foreman Corin Hallowell, and the Trees & Public Greenery Committee.On
City of Portsmouth, NH DPW to Conduct Routine Spring Hydrant Flushing Starting April 6, 2026
The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works Water Division begins its seasonal flushing of fire hydrants and water mains on Monday, April 6, 2026. The flushing will take place at various locations, Monday through Thursday, between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., and is expected to take six weeks to complete. The flushing program is critical for maintaining water quality throughout the distribution system by removing sediment buildup in both public and private hydrants in Portsmouth, New Castle, Rye, Greenland,
Girls And Boys - A One-Woman Tour de Force at the Players’ Ring Theatre
PORTSMOUTH – Actress Constance Witman was driving to Vermont to visit her daughter listening to a podcast called “Smartless”. “They were interviewing Carey Mulligan and she mentioned a play she had done,” Witman said. “Nothing else was said about this play, so I had no idea what it entailed. But the title made me curious.” “After reading it, I literally said out loud, ‘What did I just read?’" Witman said. “It was well-written and very intriguing. It touches on a few subjects that are continuous in
City of Portsmouth, NH DPW offers open house tours of Pease and Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facilities to celebrate Clean Water Week in April 2026
PORTSMOUTH – Clean Water Week in New Hampshire takes place April 12-18, 2026. The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is honoring the event by hosting an open house with guided public tours of both of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities. The Pease Wastewater Treatment Facility Open House is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and the Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Open House is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. City staff will
