5/17/2022

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District. 
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5/18/2022

Trust & Investment Commission

The Trust and Investment Commission is responsible for overseeing the financial direction of the City's various investment portfolios. 

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5/23/2022

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review is responsible for overseeing and administering the City's zoning code in a fair and equitable fashion.  Click here for an agenda

5/25/2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council serves as a the primary decision making body for the City. Join us for its regular monthly meeting, held in the Second Floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here to read an agenda and to view the meeting online.

5/11/2022

Workshop Aims to Address Park Use & Safety

Tree and Open Space Commission Seeking Public Input for Potential Park Rules

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, May 11^th, 2022) –The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be holding a special workshop in the Program Room of the Newport City Library on Thursday, May 19 from 4:30 pm to 7 p.m. to hear from residents about how to improve the use and enjoyment of the City’s open space network.

The City’s park system comprises over 30 areas defined as parks or open space. These valuable public assets provide free and varied ways for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural environment. The Newport Tree, Park and Open Space Master Plan was adopted in 2017 with public input and provides a framework for managing these features of the natural environment.

5/9/2022

Memorial Benches Coming to Storer Park

Applications Open for Eleven Memorial Bench Locations

NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, May 9^th, 2022) – The City’s Memorial Bench Program is coming to Storer Park.

The City of Newport’s Department of Public Services will be accepting applications for a total of 11 memorial bench sites to compliment the extensive improvements recently completed at Storer Park.
 

5/5/2022

Planners Seeking Input for Transportation Master Plan

Second Phase of Outreach Kicks off with Interactive Map, Open Houses
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 3^RD, 2022) – Newport’s Transportation Master Plan continues to move along at a steady clip as City planners have officially kicked off a second round of community engagement aimed at making it easier for residents and visitor to get around town.
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This second phase of engagement follows the release of a comprehensive Existing Conditions Report earlier this year, which catalogues the history of Newport’s transportation infrastructure and the conditions that exist today.

Now, planners are looking to follow up on that report, detailing potential solutions such as parking policies and physical projects aimed at making getting around Newport safer, easier, and more enjoyable for all.