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City of Portsmouth, NH DPW Launches Automated Collection Program for Trash and Recycling
Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works is launching an Automated Collection Program for residential trash and recycling services. This program is part of a modernization effort designed to improve efficiency, enhance employee safety, and improve service for residents. The program will begin with wheeled trash and recycling bin distribution in Pannaway Manor.The program will use automated collection vehicles and City-issued bins. Residents will receive two 64-gallon
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City of Portsmouth, NH DPW Hosts Cate Street Bridge Project Public Information Session on October 20, 2026
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works will hold a Public Information Session on the Cate Street Bridge Project on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Portsmouth Senior Activity Center, located at 125 Cottage Street. City staff and the project team will provide an overview and updates on the project, followed by an opportunity for questions from the public.The 2018 Portsmouth Citywide Bridge Evaluation determined that the Cate Street Bridge is beyond its 50-year design life,
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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
