Probate Court

Probate Court meets two times per month at 10:30 a.m., in the Second Floor City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. Click here for a full schedule.

For advertising deadlines, please contact Carlos Alaan at 845-5349 or calaan@cityofnewport.com.

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is responsible for overseeing the construction of the new Rogers High School

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Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District. 
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School Committee Meeting

The Newport School Committee is charged with overseeing the City's Public Schools. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Click Here to read an agenda.

City Council to Host Special Meeting on City Manager Search

Meeting Concludes Extensive Search Process with National Reach
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024) – City Councilors will be holding a special meeting immediately following their Regular monthly session on Wednesday, May 8^th at 6:30 p.m. for the purposes of disclosing votes taken in executive session on the remaining candidates for City Manager and the consideration and approval of the employment agreement for the appointment of Colin Kennedy as City Manager.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place in the second floor City Council Chamber and all are welcome to attend.

PARKING SEASON SET TO BEGIN MAY 1ST

Metered & Residential Parking Programs Return
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs are set to begin on May 1^st.
 
Metered parking, which features the use of multi-space parking kiosks, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Hourly rates will remain at $1.25 per hour downtown and $2 per hour along Memorial Boulevard by Easton’s Beach. 

This year’s rates will mirror last years’ and once again Newport residents will be eligible to receive free 2-hour parking at all metered spaces. 

 CITY BUDGET SEASON UNDERWAY

​City Council Workshops Set to Begin This Week
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024) –The City’s annual budget process is slated to get underway this week as City Councilors meet in a special workshop on the proposed FY2025 Budget on Tuesday, April 23rd.
 
The following day, the Council will meet again in regular session to formally receive the proposed spending plan before hosting a series of additional budget workshops on April, 29th, 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd.