PORTSMOUTH -- The 2009 budget, sustainable practices and new construction in the downtown are just a few of the topics planned for the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce "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.
Other speakers include Dr. Bob Lister, superintendent of Portsmouth Schools; Portsmouth Fire Chief Chris LeClaire, and Police Chief Michael Magnant.
Cost of admission is $20 for Chamber members and $27 for nonmembers. Reservations may be made online.
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