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Town Hall Offices and the Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Town Hall, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20. All will reopen as usual on Tuesday the 21st.

Town Hall, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closed to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20. All will reopen as usual on Tuesday.

There is a parking ban in effect from 1/18/20 at 5PM until 6AM 1/19/20.

There is a parking ban in effect from 1/8/20 at 12AM until 12PM.

On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 Town Hall, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closed to celebrate the New Years holiday. All reopen as usual Jan 2. Drive safely and happy holidays!

On Dec 24, Public Works closes at 11:00 AM, Town Hall closes at 12:30 PM, and the Transfer Station closes at 2:00 PM. All Town offices except Police and Fire will be closed on Dec 25. All reopen as usual Dec 26. Happy Holidays!

There is a parking ban in effect from 12/17/19 at 1AM until 3PM.

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!

Shredding, e-waste drop-off, hard plastic collection and scrap metal collection! Find out the details and mark your calendars now!

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, Camp Counselors and Beach Attendants for the summer season in the Recreation Department.

Feb 18 & 20 only! Two-days of training, 3 hours each day.

Get your application in along with required deposit BY April 1 to secure your Early Bird Registration Discount AND your child's spot!

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for a Summer Day Camp Lead in the Recreation Department.

The RI Department of Health is alerting the public that a brown bat found in Common Fence Point earlier this week has tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a fatal disease. Anyone who may have had contact with the bat is urged to contact them immediately.

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for Police Officers.

The Town of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for Police Officers.

The Town of Portsmouth is accepting Fee Proposals from a qualified OPM and/or architectural firms under MPA 430 and 494 for the preparation of a Community Center Feasibility Study.

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

The Town Of Portsmouth is currently accepting applications for a part-time Gate Attendant at the Transfer Station.

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.

State of Rhode Island Offers Winter