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Council discusses local preparations if federal SNAP benefits are disrupted; asks staff about Portsmouth Cares and utility deferral signups
Portsmouth City Council · October 29, 2025
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Summary
Councilors discussed preparations Oct. 28 for a possible federal disruption to SNAP benefits and asked staff about posting local resources and enabling an online utility‑bill deferral sign‑up.
Councilors used their reports period Oct. 28 to discuss the potential local effects of a federal government disruption that could affect SNAP benefit distribution.
Councilwoman Thomas said council received an impact assessment citing roughly 22,000…
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