Council discusses local preparations if federal SNAP benefits are disrupted; asks staff about Portsmouth Cares and utility deferral signups Council members raised concerns about a possible federal disruption to SNAP benefits affecting roughly 22,000 Portsmouth residents and asked staff whether the city’s Portsmouth Cares framework and food‑bank and utility‑deferral options would be ready by Nov. 1. Deputy City Manager Dr. Coleman said the governor’s actions had provided short‑term back

Portsmouth councilors are gearing up to tackle a potential disruption in SNAP benefits that could leave 22,000 residents in the lurch—are local resources ready to step in?

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Residents Raise Concerns Over Rezoning and Condo Development Impact in CD 5 Local residents voice objections to proposed zoning changes and condo construction impacts.

Residents in Portsmouth are rallying against zoning changes, fearing their homes and livelihoods are at risk from unchecked commercial expansion.

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Portsmouth Council Proposes Resident Parking Access Program Amid Growing Parking Complaints Council directs staff to develop plan for resident parking with $1/hour fee for nonresidents.

Portsmouth residents could soon enjoy free parking in their neighborhoods while non-residents face a $1/hour fee, but concerns about implementation are raising eyebrows among council members.

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Residents Challenge East Side Swale Design Impact on Drainage Issues Homeowners dispute east side swale design, arguing it fails to mitigate drainage problems.

Residents are raising alarms over a poorly designed swale in Portsmouth that's flooding their properties—will the Planning Board take action?

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City Council votes to convert 25 downtown parking spaces to free resident use Council approves amendment for 30-minute resident parking in downtown metered areas.

Downtown Portsmouth is about to get a parking makeover, converting 25 metered spots into free 30-minute spaces for residents!

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