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City of Portsmouth, NH Announces Voter Information for the November 3, 2026, General Election
PORTSMOUTH – The last day for Portsmouth residents to register to vote in advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, General Election is Thursday, Oct. 22. The Board of Registrars will meet in session that day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 1 Junkins Ave. At this meeting, the Board of Registrars will accept new voter registrations, and process address and name changes. After Oct. 22, eligible Portsmouth residents may register on Election Day at their voting location.To register, please bring proof
City of Portsmouth, NH Announces Parking Restrictions and Road Closures for the Portsmouth Halloween Parade on Oct. 31, 2026
PORTSMOUTH – The 31st independently organized Portsmouth Halloween Parade steps off from Peirce Island at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The public is advised that there will be significant traffic delays in the parade route area as it passes, and motorists are strongly urged to seek alternate routes away from affected streets. Parking and vehicular travel on certain streets in the City will be prohibited due to the Parade. On-street parking is banned along the parade route, including Marcy Street
Falling Leaves, Cleaner Water: Yard Waste Guidance
PORTSMOUTH – With fall leaf season under way, the City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works (DPW) encourages residents to compost leaves and yard waste responsibly through curbside collection and free Recycling Center drop-off programs.As part of its Think Blue public awareness campaign, the DPW Stormwater Division encourages residents to manage leaves and grass clippings in ways that protect local waterways. A "Rake It or Leaf It?" video offers practical tips for fall yard cleanup.Leaves and grass
Portsmouth Police Department Seeks Community Feedback Through Citizen Survey by Oct. 31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department is inviting community members to share their experiences, opinions and feedback through its 2026 Citizen Survey. Conducted every two years, the survey helps the department better understand how the community views its work, identify areas for improvement and strengthen communication between the department and the people it serves. The Portsmouth Police Department is especially encouraging local business owners and members of the business community to
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City Announces Trick-or-Treat Hours and Fall Events
PORTSMOUTH, NH — The City of Portsmouth Recreation Department and Portsmouth Public Library are offering events and activities to celebrate fall and Halloween. The City’s trick-or-treat hours are 5 to 8 pm Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. The Portsmouth Police Department reminds drivers to watch for trick-or-treaters and increased traffic that evening. Other City events and activities include:Annual Children’s Costume Swap: The swap runs from October 4 to 29 at the Portsmouth Public Library, located at 175 Parrott
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Portsmouth, NH Department of Public Works Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Oct. 24, 2026
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works will hold its semiannual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at the Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road. Residents of Portsmouth, New Castle, 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
