Upgrades coming to Pease wastewater plant
The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend both site plan approval for the project, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit for work within the wetland buffer.
Author: Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth 48 housing units plan advances. Neighbors opposing it: ‘We need you to care’
Redevelopment project at 361 Hanover St. calls for 40 to 48 market-rate apartments, along with three new buildings
Domo restaurant’s housing plan stalls due to encroaching on adjacent 1800 building
A plan by the owners of the Domo restaurant building to add housing on-site has been delayed by concerns about how the proposed addition would impact an adjacent historic and award-winning structure
Portsmouth Daily Times redevelopment faces new hearing after challenge
Developer Peter Floros and his team are proposing to build a new four-story mixed-use building at 266-278 State St. in the heart of Portsmouth’s historic downtown
New designs for 40-48 housing units in downtown Portsmouth: Will third try work?
Hampshire Development Corp. is seeking to redevelop the site at 361 Hanover St. with 40 to 48 housing units in four buildings
Portsmouth housing project to be home for workers being ‘forced out’ of city
Portsmouth Housing Authority's plan is to convert what is now classroom space into eight one-bedroom apartments inside the former Sherburne Elementary School in addition to two new buildings totaling 119 units
Portsmouth workforce housing at Sherburne School to feature 127 units, ample open space
The Housing Authority’s preliminary site plan calls for building a four-story “L-shaped building” at the back of the property, which will contain 90 new housing units
Major redevelopment in Portsmouth on State Street to cost ‘tens of millions’
Developer Peter Floros is proposing to build a new four-story, mixed-use building at 266-278 State St. in the heart of Portsmouth’s historic downtown
Portsmouth board, residents, raise concerns about downtown housing project
Developers will have their third chance to get the variances they want for the project at a February board meeting
McNabb’s big Portsmouth Congress Street project heads to vote
The 1 Congress St. project includes the renovation of the existing commercial buildings at 1 and 3 Congress St., the demolition of some “portions of existing buildings” and the construction of a new three-story building behind the existing buildings
McNabb’s big Portsmouth Congress Street project heads to vote
Developer Mark McNabb is seeking the Planning Board’s approval of his major downtown residential and mixed-use commercial development
Portsmouth residents blast taking land for Route 1 walking, biking path
The NH Department of Transportation is working on plans to make upgrades to busy Route 1 (Lafayette Road) in Portsmouth
Gilley’s Diner to be sold to Portsmouth developer Mark McNabb
Developer Mark McNabb and his company, One Market Square, have reached an agreement to buy Gilley’s Diner and the property it sits on
Portsmouth affordable housing project down to 2 finalists: City to pick one soon
The City Council and Portsmouth’s Blue Ribbon Housing Committee held a work session to discuss the process of choosing a finalist to create below-market-rate housing
Portsmouth Daily Times building redevelopment: What city is being asked to approve
Proposed mixed-use development will feature commercial and retail on the ground floor, with 17 residential units above
Portsmouth takes ‘giant step’ to create more housing with new zoning district
The council voted to pass second reading of a Gateway Neighborhood Overlay District along Commerce Way and Portsmouth Boulevard for parcels that are now zoned office-research
Labrie brothers take another shot at Portsmouth apartment building plan
Developers and restaurant owners Michael and Peter Labrie are proposing to redevelop a property they own off Lafayette Road with an eight-unit apartment building
Portsmouth holds back Sherburne School housing proposals after Right to Know request
City officials recently sent RFPs to 4 finalists to redevelop the city-owned property at 35 Sherburne Road to 'create permanent, below market rate rental housing units'
Portsmouth co-living wouldn’t be ‘flophouse’: McNabb makes promises on downtown plan
Developer Mark McNabb estimates the redevelopment could feature about 35 micro units that would rent for $2,000 a month or more
1850 Daily Times building in Portsmouth is history after demolition: What’s next?
The property owner, Peter Floros, had long argued the building needed to be taken down for safety reasons, and has pledged to redevelop the site
Portsmouth property values surge: Median home in city now $762,600
City assessor recently shared just how much residential home values have increased, based on data collected so far in the city’s statistical revaluation
Co-living plan in Market Square earns praise and concerns about ‘frat house’ atmosphere
For the proposal to move forward, the City Council would have to approve a change in zoning for the site, to allow for the high-density housing and no required parking
Portsmouth micro condos near completion
Development of 21 small condos in the city’s booming North End could be completed by the end of the year, says developer
Co-living residential space proposed for J.J. Newberry building in downtown Portsmouth
Developer Mark McNabb proposes to turn downtown property into mixed-use project including 'high-density, co-living' spaces
Air traffic control tower at Pease airport poised for major renovation
Pease Development Authority board slated to vote on $481,495 contract for traffic control tower at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
3 new homes proposed for Sagamore Ave. in Portsmouth
Green & Company to build 3-home subdivision at 550 Sagamore Avenue after demolishing home on the 1.4-acre property
Owner: McIntyre building still a parking lot due to Portsmouth zoning rules
Former owner of the Thomas J. McIntyre federal building property says recent city zoning changes and a historic preservation easement are making it 'very difficult' to redevelop the property
8 developers from Seacoast to Boston make pitch for Portsmouth housing project
Portsmouth city staff have narrowed the number of firms interested in partnering with the city to create permanent below-market-rate housing at the former Sherburne School site
44 workforce housing units at Portsmouth church: Here’s what they will look like
Redevelopment at 1035 Lafayette Road to include Haven HQ, a transitional housing unit, renovated day-care center, burial ground
Portsmouth developer buys iconic Congress Street property, former home to J.J. Newberry
The former J.J. Newberry building was built in 1920 and was most recently appraised for $8.1 million
Portsmouth historic building should be razed, inspector says; HDC still says no to owner
The debate about whether the owner of an 1850s historic building on Daniel Street should be allowed to demolish it rages on
Does Portsmouth’s Market Square need a makeover? Residents share conflicting views
Suggestions on how to improve the downtown spot include closing it off to vehicle traffic, widening sidewalks, creating a seasonal stage and adding more outdoor dining
Portsmouth neighbors criticize Chinburg demolishing homes for million-dollar ‘McMansions’
High-end housing development off Woodbury Avenue causes opposition among residents
Boyle sells Toyota of Portsmouth. Here’s why long legal fight with city will continue.
20-year legal between Boyle, City of Portsmouth wages over land dispute near Route 1 Bypass
Portsmouth leaders: Think there’s too much development? Work on zoning, master plan
Planning board members encourage residents to get involved with the new master plan process
Portsmouth leaders renew push for affordable housing, calling it their ‘duty’
City's Housing Blue Ribbon Committee developing below-market-rate housing project at the former Sherburne School
Portsmouth residents call out ‘urgent’ need for middle- and low-income housing
City's character and economic health seen as 'increasingly jeopardized by rising housing and living costs,' say residents
Jim Hewitt’s actions on Portsmouth board painted differently by opposing attorneys
Hewitt alleged to have committed malfeasance while serving on the Planning Board for the last two years
New medical center at Pease would be three stories with multiple tenants
A plan to build a new three-story, multiple-tenant medical office building at Pease International Tradeport received a key approval recently.
Portsmouth mayor eyes new bid for affordable housing at Sherburne site: Will it work?
Mayor to name new members to Housing Committee to help create below-market rate housing at former Sherburne Elementary School
Bill Binnie says he’s bidding in McIntyre auction as deadline nears
Carlisle Capital Corp. president aims to 'work with the city' to determine next steps
NH AG concludes investigation into 2021 Portsmouth election
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office concluded former Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand was responsible for creating and distributing derogatory ads aimed at then-Mayor Rick Becksted and four former city councilors during the city’s 2021 election cycle.
Demolition shows progress in Portsmouth North End development
Statey Bar & Grill comes down to make way for city's first micro housing units
‘Name brand’ furniture company’s distribution center proposed at Pease
‘National furniture manufacturer and wholesaler’ behind 102,000-square-foot facility
Why a property owner is suing Portsmouth over ‘contamination’ of site
New owner of Banfield Road site claims city dumped C&D waste during urban renewal projects in ‘70s
More news from NHBR:
Think tank: Headwinds developing for NH economy
The unstoppable New Hampshire economy of the post-COVID years is running into economic headwinds of higher unemployment and inflation, a nonpartisan economic research firm said in late August. No definitive evidence points to a recession, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute said in an economic issues brief.
NH launches first-of-its-kind forestry certification to grow workforce
Free credentialing program is designed to boost timber industry workforce
State reports more than 5,000 now enrolled in New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program
In the last budget cycle, lawmakers had expanded eligibility for the scholarship to families making up to 85% of the state median income.
Rail-biking business at risk by Greenway Trail expansion
Concord considers $535K rail purchase to extend Greenway Trail, raising questions for Scenic Railriders
Judge tosses bulk of Hampton cell tower lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.
Judge rules NH is not funding an adequate education
Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.
NH Tech Alliance is looking for the next great innovator
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applicants for the 19th annual Product of the Year competition, which will highlight the best innovation from the Granite State over the past year.
Bedford tech company expands with an educated eye toward AI
Enhancing the use of AI is one of the benefits cited in SilverTech’s recent purchase of Ohio-based Paragon, which brings to the table a broad client list that deepens the digital experience agency's portfolio.
NH scores a C- in nationwide housing report card
New England states fared average or below, with Massachusetts and Connecticut receiving failing grades
