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
Category Archives: Elections
All APT endorsed candidates won the election including Mary Olea for School Board.
- APT endorsed candidates gained votes while the majority of candidates who voted to raise spending lost votes. Jack Thorsen took the APT tax pledge and was the biggest gainer in the race.
Posted in Elections
Comments Off
Protected: FY11 How Councilors Voted
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Posted in 2009 Election, FY2011
Comments Off
2009 Tax Pledge Candidates
Yes or no: “I pledge to only approve a city budget that results in a decrease in the property tax rate.” Bill St Laurent – YES Jack Thorsen – YES Nancy Clayburgh – YES Esther Kennedy (said she would “do … Continue reading
Posted in 2009 Election
Leave a comment
No Reason Not to Vote
Written by A Voter Without Excuses Sunday, 20 November 2005 There’s no reason not to vote unless the voter has moved or has died.I don’t care to hear excuses from those registered voters of Portsmouth who didn’t vote. Is Portsmouth, … Continue reading
Posted in 2005 Election
Comments Off
Election Results 2005
Contributed by APT Editors Wednesday, 09 November 2005 The voters have spoken. Four of the six APT endorsed candidates for Council have been elected: Mayor Marchand and Councilors Whitehouse, Smith, and St. Laurent. We congratulate our new Council and go … Continue reading
Posted in 2005 Election
Comments Off
Herald Says Councilors Blew Budget Opportunity
Contributed by APT Editors Tuesday, 01 November 2005 Councilors Joanne Grasso, John Hynes, Tom Ferrini and Laura Pantelakos, along with Mayor Evelyn Sirrell shot down Harold Whitehouse’s motion to vote each department’s budget individually. A Portsmouth Herald Editorial says this … Continue reading
Posted in 2005 Election
Comments Off
APT Endorsements 2005
Contributed by APT Editors Wednesday, 05 October 2005 The APT endorses the following City Council Candidates: Steve R. Marchand - – Click for profile. Kenneth E. Smith – – Click for profile. William (Bill) St. Laurent - – Click for profile. Carvel … Continue reading
Posted in 2005 Election
Comments Off
Candidates for Office 2005
Monday, 12 September 2005 Election Day is November 8th. The APT will interview candidates for Coucnil and in October will endorse those who we believe will vote in a fiscally responsible manner. Please let us know your opinions at the … Continue reading
Posted in 2005 Election
Comments Off