Portsmouth home project approved as South End neighbors cite 'anger'

By: Jeff McMenemy

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: September 5, 2026

Words: 1,026

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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PORTSMOUTH — The Historic District Commission voted to approve a modified but controversial plan to build a new single-family home in a South End neighborhood near the “Candy Cottage” site.

The board voted at its Sept. 2 meeting to approve the proposed home and detached one-car garage with an accessory space at 20 Pray St., despite continued opposition from some in the neighborhood.

Architect Tracy Kozak, who represented the owner of the …

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