4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (83+ words) Developers in Portsmouth planning to demolish the old Bridge Street Bistrot & Wine Bar building and replace it with an inn are seeking a postponement. PORTSMOUTH — The developers of a proposed three-story, 10-room inn located in the heart of downtown have…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (78+ words) Portsmouth's Vaughan Mall restoration plan aims to create a more inviting and flexible space for pedestrians. The project includes new lighting, shade structures, and multiple opportunities for public... PORTSMOUTH — The city’s Vaughan Mall restoration plan features space for multiple public…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (71+ words) Developer Eric Chinburg, the Griffin family and Portsmouth leaders are exploring ways to preserve the historic Half-Acre Farm orchard land. Griffin farm in Portsmouth may be saved, nixing plan for $2M homes PORTSMOUTH — Developer Eric Chinburg may back out of a…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (62+ words) Portsmouth will take a close look at proposed 238-apartment project on Banfield Road by first taking a step back. Will Portsmouth allow 238 apartments on Banfield Road? PORTSMOUTH — The Planning Board decided to refer a request from the owners of a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (77+ words) Portsmouth city staff proposed a $58.6 million renovation for the police station and City Hall. The multi-phase project aims to improve the police work environment and make better use of city building... PORTSMOUTH — City staff presented the City Council July 13 with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (102+ words) Could the McIntyre site become Portsmouth's version of Rockefeller Center? Preservation officials are weighing the future of the downtown property. PORTSMOUTH — Historic District Commission Vice Chair Margot Doering told the team that’s redeveloping the former McIntyre federal building site that…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (107+ words) Stephanie Seacord, who served as a Portsmouth public information officer for seven years, including during COVID-19 pandemic, is moving to new roles. Stephanie Seacord, a 'voice of city' of Portsmouth, changing her role PORTSMOUTH — Stephanie Seacord, who served as a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (105+ words) Former Portsmouth Brewery building sells for $3 million, three years after a pipe rupture and flooding and a few months after sale of retail space. Portsmouth Brewery building sold for $3 million, three years after flooding PORTSMOUTH — Three years post-pipe rupture and…...

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (69+ words) The Portsmouth Planning Board has adopted a new policy limiting developers to two continuances per project. This change follows multiple delays requested by developers for a 274-unit apartment project... Portsmouth puts cap on delays by developers to ensure they're 'ready…...

2+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (73+ words) Judge dismisses some claims in Hewitt lawsuit against Portsmouth, but allows key allegations, including retaliation and defamation, to go to trial. Judge allows Jim Hewitt's complaints against Portsmouth to go to trial PORTSMOUTH — A U.S. District Court judge recently agreed to…...