Portsmouth Herald Stories- Top Employers in Portsmouth in 2012 March 12, 20131. Portsmouth Consular Center – 1,380 2. City of Portsmouth – 1,339 3. Liberty Mutual – 1,013 4. Lonza Biologics – 660 5. John Hancock – 400 6. Thermo Fischer – 280 7. Direct Capital – 180 8. Alpha Flying / PlaneSense – 250 9. Newmarket International – 217 10. LabCorp – 225 11. Bottomline […]
- Construction Work to Begin on Daniel Street March 6, 2013Construction work on Daniel Street will begin this upcoming Monday, March 11, 2013. The gas company will be on-site replacing mains beginning Monday with work hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the next four weeks. Work will begin near the Wright Ave Parking Lot and then proceed toward Market Square. Parking may be […]
- Senior Services Web Page December 3, 2012The city has launched a special web page dedicated to senior citizens. For all information related to the city’s new Senior Services Coordinator, senior transportation and activities for seniors visit, www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/senior.htm […]
- PHS Soccer Alumni Game November 20, 2012*Because I’m a former Clipper, and because I’ll be playing in the game, here’s the info on the upcoming Alumni Soccer game at PHS!* The Portsmouth High School varsity boys soccer team will clash with past players on Saturday, Nov. 24 in the annual Alumni Soccer Game. The game will be played on the PHS […]
- Pease Greeters UPDATE October 23, 2012The Pease Greeters are expecting to welcome home troops returning from overseas on Monday, October 29 at 11:15 a.m. This will be the Greeter’s 478th flight. For more information visit www.peasegreeters.org and for up to date arrival information call 766-0502 […]
- Mayor announces theme of Holiday Parade September 13, 2012The City’s 2012 annual illuminated Holiday Parade is Saturday, December 1, and this year’s theme will be “A Sharing Season” celebrating the work of the numerous individuals and organizations that share their time and talents with the community, Mayor Eric Spear announced Thursday. The mayor said the event will include a food drive involving parade […]
- Help city students go back to school August 13, 2012The city’s Welfare Dept. is looking to help students go back to school. Check out my story to learn more about how you can help;http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120813-NEWS-120819919 Donations can be dropped off at the Welfare Department in City Hall, Room 204. The department is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Monetary donations […]
- Heat safety tips July 18, 2012With the hottest days of the summer approaching, Portsmouth Police remind everyone never to leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles, even for a minute. On an 85-degree day, the temperature inside a car—even with the windows rolled down two inches—can reach over 100 degrees within 10 minutes and continue to climb to over […]
- New City Hall Hours July 2, 2012City Hall Hours Change Effective Monday June 25, 2012 City Hall will now be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Mondays for the convenience of Portsmouth citizens as part of a pilot project extending through the end of August. Regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will continue Tuesday through Thursday, […]
- Budget Time April 17, 2012City Manager John Bohenko earlier this month unveiled a proposed $91.49 million budget that, if fully approved, would mean a 57-cent tax rate increase in the coming year. The proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget, which is subject to changes over the next few months, calls for the city’s property tax rate to rise from $17.27 […]
- Top Employers in Portsmouth in 2012 March 12, 2013
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School Budget Growth
Source: Portsmouth Budgets FY95-FY11, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Even with Years of Well Over Inflation School Spending, Portsmouth Schools Fail to Deliver Adequate Yearly Progress in the Same Content Area for TWO Consecutive Years
In spite of years of well over inflation school spending since 03/04, Portsmouth is classified as a “District in Need of Improvement” by NH Dept. of Education in the 2010-11 report (Source: NH Dept. of Education, Districts in Need of Improvement 2010-2011 … Continue reading
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SCHOOL CONTRACTS
McDonough-Superintendent-exp-6-2012
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School Board Member Gets Job From School Dept. She Oversees
Herald Opinion August 13, 2010 Fosters August 13, 2010
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Teacher Salaries plus Benefits 2010-11
Portsmouth Teacher Compensation Source: Steve Bartlett, Portsmouth School Business Administrator. Email: sbartlett@portsmouth.k12.nh.us
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Sustainability is in Vogue
Monday, 31 May 2010 On June 7 the City Council votes on the budget. Taxpayers must speak up to counter the organized pressure for higher spending. Tell the Council “CUT OUR TAXES” Click here for Council Contact information. Sustainability is … Continue reading
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Teacher, Police, Firefighter Pay Details 2010
School teachers average pay $82,800, including benefits. Police officers average pay $76,146, plus benefits, and firefighters $70,721 plus benefits, both total over $90,000. School Average Teacher Salary and Benefits paid out by the city cost taxpayers $82,800 per teacher. In … Continue reading
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APT Says No More Than 4%
Wednesday, 08 June 2005 Emily Aronson of the Portsmouth Herald, quotes the APT as standing firm in supporting no more than a 4% increase in the FY2006 budget. All Councilors except St. Laurent wish to spend more. Marchand is still … Continue reading
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