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Dunne votes against “problematic” purchase of $265,000 armored vehicle By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com 1st Ward Councilman Sean Dunne (right) voted against an ordinance which would’ve appropriated $265,000 in the purchase of an armored vehicle for the Portsmouth SWAT, Police and Fire Departments on Monday evening. Photo by Patrick Keck. PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth City Council failed to pass legislation Monday evening which would have appropriated $265,000 from the city’s General Fund for the purchase of an armored vehicle. Despite having a majority of the votes, 3-1 in fav...

Packard in as new 6th Ward councilman By Patrick Keck - pkeck@aimmediamidwest.com Dennis Packard (left) being sworn on by Portsmouth City Clerk Diana Ratliff as the new 6th Ward Councilman on Monday, Dec. 14. PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth City Council voted to install Dennis Packard as the 6th Ward Councilman on Monday evening following a 90-minute executive session. Nominated by 5th Ward Councilman Edwin Martell, Packard had unanimous support of all present Council members. Following the passing of Thomas Lowe last month, he spoke with fellow 6th Ward residents about who would be a good fit fo...