ATTENTION PORTSMOUTH VOTERS: Rhode Island Statewide Primary Elections will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The LAST DAY for new voters to register or current voters to update existing records is Monday, August 10, 4:00 PM. You may also register or …
Information for Portsmouth Voters Statewide Primaries—Wednesday, September 9 General Election—Tuesday, November 3 What to do before you vote. Register to vote https://vote.sos.ri.gov/ . Final Day for new voters to register …
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is alerting drivers to upcoming disruptions on Mount Hope Bridge. Traffic will be held in both directions at several intervals between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, weather permitting, to …
News & Announcements Posted on July 27, 2026
Road construction and paving work is scheduled to take place on the following streets between August 3rd and September 1st, 2026: Founders Avenue Robert Avenue Sunset Avenue Settlers Street Ann Avenue Homestead Lane April Lane Lawrence Drive Gideon Lawton …
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed the second detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this year. The virus was found in a mosquito sample …
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville, and Upper & Lower Melville …
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will continue at UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated fine particles on Thursday, July 16. Bands of heavy wildfire smoke from Northen …
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to fine particles on Wednesday, July 15. Bands of heavy wildfire smoke will be moving into the …
Verizon will be installing an underground fiber network throughout Portsmouth over the next several months. You may have noticed preliminary work already begun, including ‘Dig Safe’ markings that include multicolored flags and paint markings in various …
As Rhode Islanders and visitors prepare to celebrate Independence Day with cookouts and fireworks, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is reminding everyone to take precautions to prevent injuries, fires, and other emergencies during the busy holiday …
We appreciate your patience as the Town transitions to the new fiscal year for curbside collection services and at the Transfer Station. To assist residents during this transition, the deadline for curbside and Transfer Station signups has been extended …
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is beginning roadway improvements along Sprague Street in Portsmouth. As part of construction, the roadway will be reclaimed which involves grinding the existing asphalt and underlying base, mixing it …
The 2026 Providence-Newport Ferry is scheduled to start tomorrow, Friday, June 12 and run through Monday, October 12. Now in its 11th year, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) operates the ferry seasonally, with four daily roundtrips …
The Town has begun issuing 2026 - 2027 Transfer Station and Curbside Collection stickers, valid from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Town's Curbside Collection program includes weekly trash and recycling pickup, plus 24 weeks of seasonal yard …
News & Announcements Posted on May 28, 2026
News & Announcements Posted on May 28, 2026
The Portsmouth Community Electricity Program has announced new electricity supply prices that will take effect beginning with the May 2026 meter read. The new prices will remain fixed for six months, through customers’ November 2026 meter read. Electricity …
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