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    2 days ago
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    Added the revised version of the Town Administrator’s Proposed Budget for FY 2026–2027 (revised 04/21/26), including an update that assessed property values decreased by $30,894,900 and the residential/commercial tax rate changed from $9.804 to $9.850 per $1,000 of assessed value. The previous, unrevised “proposed budget” posting was removed.
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    9 days ago
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    Added a post detailing May 2026 price changes, fixed six-month rates, and renewable energy options for the Portsmouth Community Electricity program. It explains how to switch, join, or leave the program and provides contact information.
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    16 days ago
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    The Tree Seedling Giveaway section was added to the News Flash page and later removed; it lists the 2026 species: Red Maple, Norway Spruce, Northern Red Oak, and Washington Hawthorne.
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    24 days ago
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    Added new News & Announcements entries, including Tree Seedling Giveaway with 2026 species details and other updates (Upper Melville Pond closure, Town Administrator’s Proposed Budget, RI Energy update). Removed older notices such as Winter Storm damage inputs and Sign Ordinance amendments.
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    38 days ago
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    Added new News & Announcements entries to the News Flash page, including a post to provide input on the Feb Winter Storm and other updates such as 2026 Revaluation Update and DPW Operator job posting.
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    45 days ago
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    Added new News & Announcements entries for 2026 Revaluation Update, Job Opportunity - DPW Operator, and Proposed Amendments to Chapter 405; the Public Workshop notice for Aquidneck Island and Naval Station Newport Compatible Use Study was removed.
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    5%
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