Councillors at Portsmouth City Council have praised the success of this year’s BookFest and shared their excitement for next year’s festival.

PORTSMOUTH — Police and school officials want the City Council to add money back into City Manager Karen Conard’s proposed $149.8 million fiscal year 2026 municipal budget for their departments.

Portsmouth City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14 to discuss nearly $40 million in bonding for city projects. Proposed projects include school improvements, city infrastructure ...

Portsmouth City Council OKs $1 billion budget for 2026, highlighting schools, public safety, and infrastructure. New tax rates and fee increases are included. Skip Navigation.

The Portsmouth City Council voted to move forward an ordinance regarding free parking in the city. The ordinance would allow residents to park for free for 15 to 30 minutes once each day.

Council members voted 5-1 in opposition to becoming a sanctuary city – first proposed as an ordinance at a Portsmouth City Council meeting two weeks ago.