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There is a parking ban in effect from 12/11/19 at 6AM until 3PM.

There is a parking ban in effect from 12/2/19 at 11PM until 12/3/19 at 4PM.

On Wed., 12/4, the Town Clerk's office will stop recordings at 3:30 PM. The office itself will remain open until 4:30 PM. Call 401-683-2101 for additional information. Thank you!

Town Hall and Public Works will be closed on Nov 28 and 29, 2019 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transfer Station will be closed on Nov 27 (Wed., as usual) and Nov 28. Please plan accordingly. Happy Thanksgiving and travel safely!

The Town seeks a contractor to fabricate & install an awning & roll curtains for its Glen Manor House. The successful & timely completion of this project is a priority to maintain the operational status of the Manor House as a premiere events facility.

Children ages 6 - 12 will create a unique gift for a loved one. The finished product will be wrapped and ready to put under the tree! Space is limited - reserve your child's spot now!

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for an Operator 2nd Class in the Department of Public Works.

The Town of Portsmouth seeks On-Call Snow Plow Operators.

The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for a Prevention Coalition Coordinator.

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for a part-time seasonal Harbormaster Assistant.

Calling Portsmouth Vendors and All Shoppers!

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for a part-time seasonal Harbormaster Assistant.

The Town of Portsmouth is currently seeking applications for a part-time gate attendant.

The public hearing has been continued to Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Portsmouth residents and business leaders are invited to voice their visions in online community survey.

The Town of Portsmouth is accepting applications for Fire Fighters.

State of Rhode Island Offers Winter

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency is proud to announce the awarding of $150,000 in federal grant money under the FY2019 Department of Homeland Security Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to five nonprofits in the state. NSGP provides funding support for physical security...

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, on the authorization of Governor Gina Raimondo, today presented a check to the Potter League for Animals for going above and beyond the call of duty during the Newport Gas Outage last January. The animal shelter in Middletown took in 100 pets, stayed...