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State of the City 7:30-9 a.m., May 21 The 2009 budget, sustainable practices and new construction in the downtown are just a few of the topics planned for the "State of the City" Breakfast Forum, scheduled for 7:30-9 a.m., Wednesday, May 21 at the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel. The breakfast is part of the Bank of America Speaker Series. Portsmouth City Manager John Bohenko will kick off the presentation with a discussion of the 2009 budget and an overview of state legislation that will affect citizens and businesses in the area. He will also review the various major projects within the capital improvement plan such as the new water treatment plant, the redevelopment of the Lafayette School into senior housing and the replacement of the fire station on Lafayette Road. Bohenko will also touch on some new developments at the Pease International Tradeport. Joining Bohenko will be other city officials who'll cover progress on the Portsmouth Middle School building project, department activities and issues; public safety, and challenges facing the Portsmouth Fire and Police Departments including an overview of crime and calls for service in 2007, the rising trend of serious crimes and what the police department is doing to reduce criminal victimization and hold offenders accountable. Cost of the breakfast is $20 for Chamber members and $27 for nonmembers. Those interested in attending may signup online below or RSVP by contacting the Chamber at (603) 610-5510 or via email at info@portsmouthchamber.org. NOTE: Non PayPal members may bypass all the username and password prompts by hitting the "Continue" button or "Not a PayPal Member" button as you proceed through the payment process. Admission $20 (Members )
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