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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,
