The town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for Deputy Director of Public Works. The deadline is quickly approaching! Find out more here.
Government
Town seeks ideas for historical Coggeshall School
The town of Portsmouth is seeking ideas on how to redevelop the former Coggeshall School, which has served many purposes in the past since its construction in 1925.
Town seeks Youth Program Coordinator
The town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for a Youth Program Coordinator to support the work of the Prevention Coalition Coordinator.
Farm brewery, police station tops council agenda
The Town Council meets on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. This week’s meeting is moved to Tuesday due to the holiday.
Registration deadline approaching for General Election
The Rhode Island deadline to register to vote in the November General Election is Oct. 7. Find out how to register to vote here.
Portsmouth Republican joins group condemning AG
House Republican leaders recently denounced AG Peter Kilmartin and his staff in regards to handling the 2012 Google Settlement documents.
Health advisories remain at Portsmouth ponds
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) are reminding the public to avoid contact with Portsmouth ponds due to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.
Resignation, appointment top Town Council agenda
The Portsmouth Town Council will receive a Zoning Board resignation and discuss the re-appointment of the Town Clerk at Monday’s meeting.
Town Council to hold Prudence Island meeting
The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a meeting Saturday, Sept. 15, at noon at the Union Church on Prudence Island. View the meeting agenda here.
2018 RI PRIMARY: View Portsmouth results here
The state of Rhode Island held its 2018 Primary Election on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Find out how Portsmouth residents voted here.
How you can vote today in the RI Primary
The Rhode Island Primary Election will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Portsmouth announces passing of Emergency Management Director
The town of Portsmouth’s long-time Emergency Management Director, John King, passed away on Aug. 27, 2018, after a brief illness.
RI PRIMARY: Find your polling place here
The Rhode Island Primary Election will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place here.
Zoning ordinance for Borden Farm tops council agenda
The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss changing the zoning for Borden Farm on East Main Road from Commercial to Residential District.
Planned Navy ‘prison fence’ angers residents
Residents of Overlook Point and Redwood Farms are raising objections to the location of a new Navy “prison fence,” which abutts residential properties.
RI Primary Election to be held next week
The 2018 Statewide Primary Elections will be held Wednesday, Sept.12. Find out below what you need to know before heading to the polls.