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Parents and residents press Portsmouth council for expanded after‑school care and to reverse library cutbacks
Summary
During public comment at the Aug. 4 council meeting, several residents urged action on after‑school programming — especially for New Franklin School families — and voiced concern about library hour reductions and a position cut. Speakers asked city and schools to take a holistic look at after‑school capacity and to protect library services.
Multiple parents and community members used the Aug. 4 public-comment period to urge the council and school department to address gaps in after-school care and to question recent library staffing and hour reductions.
A parent representing New Franklin School families said her household lacks after-school care three weeks before the school year began and described full rosters across…
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