City of Portsmouth NH DPW (Portsmouth, NH DPW ) Offers Public Open House Tours of Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility on May 31, 2025 online: portsmouthchamber.org/news/details/n…

The Hanover Street entrance is CLOSED, now through Monday, June 2. TONIGHT: On Wednesday, May 28, construction work in the garage will continue until 8 pm. Some noise is expected as the concrete is scoured in preparation for the surface coat.

Hot temps mean early starts for our sanitation crews. Help them stay safe and efficient: • Set bins out the night before • Bag trash tightly to prevent spills • Rinse recyclables to reduce odors • Keep paths to bins clear Thanks for helping keep our city clean. #portsmouthnh

📣 Trash Pickup Alert for July 4th 🇺🇸 🗑️ Friday 7/4 curbside trash will be picked up Thursday 7/3 🌿 No yard waste on 7/3 or 7/4 🏗️ Transfer Station: Closed Fri 7/4, Open Sat 7/5 (regular hours) Thanks for your cooperation & have a safe 4th! 🎆

🎉 Congrats to Erik on earning his Road Scholar I certification through the UNH T2 Center! With 25 hours of training in local road management, Erik’s commitment to learning supports safer, stronger communities. Big thanks to the educators and team behind this achievement!

🚨 DISCOLORED WATER NOTICE Some Portsmouth Water customers may see discolored water due to iron/manganese buildup. DPW crews are flushing hydrants now. 💧 Water is safe to use, but please wait to hear when to flush your own taps until further notice. #PortsmouthNH #WaterUpdate

🚨 DISCOLORED WATER UPDATE Today (7/31), some Portsmouth Water customers saw discolored water due to iron & manganese buildup in mains. DPW crews flushed hydrants to clear the system. Water is safe to use. Run cold water for 10 mins to flush your lines. 💧 #PortsmouthNH

🚸📚 Back to School Season is here! Please slow down, stay alert, and watch for crossing guards and students in crosswalks. 🚦 Remember: when a school bus stops and the red lights are flashing, all traffic must stop. Let’s keep our kids safe this school year! ❤️🚌 #portsmouthnh

🚧 Pinehurst Rd Update 🚧 Starting Sept 2, MAC Construction will install a new 8" water main. 💧 Temp water main install will take about 1 week 💧 30-minute water shutoffs expected (2-hour notice given in advance) 🚦 Flaggers on site for traffic flow

🎉 Congratulations to Bill on earning his Road Scholar I Certification with @UNHT2! We’re so lucky to have such a strong connection with this outstanding organization of higher learning. Great work, Bill! 👏

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Day is this Sat 9/6, 8AM–12PM at Portsmouth DPW. Safely dispose of old paint, cleaners & more. 680 Peverly Hill Rd. #PortsmouthNH #Sustainability #HazardousWasteDay #CommunityCleanup

Just a reminder for your next trip to the Recycling Center-Transfer Station: ✅ Checks and cards are accepted ❌ Cash is not accepted Thanks for doing your part to keep everything running efficiently! #portsmouthdpw #portsmouthnh

ADVANCE NOTICE: Parking Restrictions in Portsmouth There will be NO PARKING on Aldrich Street or Cass Street this Friday, September 12th, between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This is to allow our crews to perform essential crack sealing of the pavement. Thank you for your patience!

Water service to the Harbor Freight plaza on Lafayette Road is currently shut off due to the collision of a vehicle with the building and its fire suppression system location. Crews are working to assess and correct the damage.

VAUGHAN MALL PROJECT ALERT: WATER SHUT DOWN Thursday, 10/30/25: Emergency repair requires that water be shut off on Vaughan Mall and in the vicinity of Hanover Street, Fleet Street and Congress. We will provide updates as we have them.

Mechanic Street – Survey Work Underway A work crew began surveying Mechanic Street and the wall area adjacent to the Point of Graves Cemetery on Wednesday, November 12. This work is part of the preparation for the upcoming wall repair project. #PortsmouthNH #PublicWorks

🎄 Christmas Week Trash & Recycling Update There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Thursday, December 25. Thursday pickup will happen on Wednesday, December 24. Have Thursday's trash/recycling at the curb Tuesday night (Dec. 23) or early Wednesday morning. Happy holidays!

🎉 Huge congrats to Bill for earning his Road Scholar I Certification with @UNHT2! We’re proud of our strong partnership with such an excellent institution. Way to go, Bill! 👏

Cold weather can be tough; kindness helps. Reach out to neighbors, especially the elderly and those with medical needs. If assistance is needed, call 603-427-1500. Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️