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In 1620, the future site of Portsmouth was recognized as a suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James I of England for a land grant. The surrounding area was soon settled as a plantation community. [7] Portsmouth was founded by Colonel William Crawford, a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. [8]
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States.At the 2020 census it had a population of 21,956. [2] A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the Piscataqua River bordering the state of Maine, Portsmouth was formerly the home of the Strategic Air Command's Pease Air Force Base, since converted to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
Portsmouth was granted city status on 21 April 1926, after which the corporation was also known as the city council. [6] In 1928 the city was given the right to appoint a lord mayor. [7] Portsmouth was reconstituted as a non-metropolitan district in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.
Portsmouth's tax rate is $16.13 per $1,000 of property valuation for fiscal year 2024, city leaders announced Friday. The tax rate is 93 cents per $1,000 higher than fiscal year 2023.
Portsmouth Planning Board recommends city auction off tax-seized properties at 508 Richards Ave., 150 Bartlett St. and 323 Islington St. Portsmouth Planning Board recommends city auction off tax ...
Portsmouth voters in the last two city elections rejected allowing Keno 603, a New Hampshire Lottery electronic bingo game, where players can wager $1 to $25 per game. It's back on the Portsmouth ...
The following is a list of mayors of the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA. Elections in New Hampshire; Federal government. Presidential elections; 1788–89; 1792;
Portsmouth City Councilor Andrew Bagley said “it certainly looks like we’re not moving forward with Zipcar.” Will another car-sharing service work? Portsmouth official wants a car-sharing ...