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:
Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
So far this year, the unemployment rate is ticking up, reaching 3% in February and 3.1% in March through July, and dipping slightly back to 3% in August
From Lakes Region to Global Stage: ePropelled Expands to Lead Drone Motor Production
ePropelled earns DoD supply chain certification, boosting U.S. drone dominance
Littleton Regional Healthcare selects Dartmouth Health as preferred future partner
After two years of extensive evaluation of various affiliation models, the Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) Board of Trustees has chosen Dartmouth Health (DH) as its preferred partner. LRH and DH have signed a letter of intent, which serves as the next step toward LRH joining the Dartmouth Health system.
NH trade mission to Canada seen as having positive results
Gov. Kelly Ayotte led the visit, which included a selection of policymakers as well as businesspeople representing a wide array of enterprises.
Jim Loomis, Bottomline Technologies co-founder, dies at 75
James “Jim” Loomis, co-founder of Portsmouth-based Bottomline Technologies, passed away on Sept. 6 in his hometown of Dover after a period of declining health. He was 75. After its creation in 1989 with business partner Daniel McGurl, Bottomline became a worldwide leader in automated business payments and cash management.
Keene Housing expands solar energy efforts with new installations in Monadnock Region
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
Note from the field: The outdoor economy is everyone’s economy
New Hampshire’s $4B outdoor economy supports 32,000 jobs and ranks 8th in the nation.
I-95 median barrier: $4.6M project approved after NH highway deaths
A nearly $4.6 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a five-mile median barrier on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire with the goal to prevent highway deaths.
NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
