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Latest from City Hall

Budget Season Underway

Budget Season Underway

The City's annual budget process is underway.  Click Here to review this year's proposed budget in full (pdf) (REVISED)

City Councilors will be hosting a series of workshops, which are listed below, in the 2nd Floor Council Chamber beginning at 5:30 p.m. and are open for all to attend. 
 
Monday, April 21: Budget Overview (Watch Online)
Budget Overview (Power Point Presentation)
FY2026 Personnel (Power Point Presentation)
Capital Budget Projects & Bonds (Power Point Presentation)
Civic Support (Power Point Presentation)
Finance Dept. & Support Services and Unallocated (Power Point Presentation)
Department of the City Manager (Power Point Presentation)

Tuesday, April 22: Public Safety (Watch Online)
Police Department (Power Point Presentation)
Parking Fund (Power Point Presentation)
Fire Department (Power Point Presentation)
Maritime Fund (Power Point Presentation)

Thursday, April 24: School Budget (Watch Online)

Tuesday, April 29: Resilience & Sustainability (Watch Online)
Resilience & Sustainability Department (Power Point Presentation)

Wednesday, April 30: Utilities (Watch Online)
Utilities Department & Water Pollution Control (Power Point Presentation)
 
As always, if you can't make the sessions in person, meetings will be streamed live and on-demand on the City's Community TV page at www.CityofNewport.com/TV

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Free Earth Day Clean Up Supplies Available!

Free Earth Day Clean Up Supplies Available!

🌍 🌏 🌎  Spring has sprung and thanks to Gov. Dan McKee’s Litter-Free RI campaign, the City of Newport's Clean City Program has been awarded a microgrant to provide supplies to support Earth Day cleanups around town!
The Clean City Program has a limited supply of cleanup materials (trash bags, gloves, trash pickers & buckets) for use by volunteer groups and will provide assistance with trash pickup for anyone who registers their cleanup efforts with us. To sign up, contact the Clean City program at CleanCity@CityofNewport.com or 845-5617 ASAP.

🌳What we will need to know 🌳
• DATE/TIME of the cleanup (and rain date if applicable)
•LOCATION – let us know your area of interest or we can provide you with a suggestion.
• CONTACT PERSON for your group and how they may be reached via cell phone on the day of the scheduled event.
 

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Volunteer to Serve through the City's Talent Bank!

Volunteer to Serve through the City's Talent Bank!

Are you interested in getting more involved in the community? We're always on the lookout for volunteers to serve on our various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities!

We're currently applications for a new Academic Integration Advisory Commission, Youth Commission, and Charter Review Commission

Whether you're interested in bike and pedestrian safety, Newport Harbor, or Historic Preservation, there's more than likely a board or commission that could benefit from your involvment. Click below to learn more about our Boards and Commissions and to download an application.  

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News & Events

  Calendar of Events

Waterfront Commission Meeting

The Waterfront Commission is responsible for overseeing the operations of Newport Harbor. Click here for an agenda

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.

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The Newport Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the City's historic burying grounds. Read the Agenda

Energy & Environment Commission

The mission of the Energy & Environment Commission is to advise the Council and educate the public on energy-efficiency, renewable energy and the environment, to foster a more sustainable community.

Click here for an agenda

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 Latest News

Tree & Open Space Commission to Host Carousel Workshop

Meeting to Explore Feasibility of Locating Carousel at Aquidneck Park

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025) – Newport’s Tree and Open Space Commission will be holding a special community workshop which is set for Tuesday, June 3rd at 5:30 in the meeting room at the recreation center 35 Golden Hill Street, to review the feasibility of integrating the Historic Easton’s Beach Carousel with the Martin Recreation Center (The Hut) in Aquidneck Park.

This proposed integration would include much-needed updates to the recreation center and ensure the City’s cherished carousel remains safe and accessible for generations to come. The Workshop will look to develop a recommendation for the City Council to formally request a study to determine the feasibility of locating the carousel at Aquidneck Park and any necessary updates to the recreation center.
 

City of Newport Kicking Off Easton’s Beach Workshops

Collaborative Visioning Process Set for the Future of Newport’s Iconic Beach

The City of Newport, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary design team, is launching a monthlong series of public workshops focused on the future of Easton’s Beach.
 

PARKING SEASON UNDERWAY

Metered & Residential Parking Programs Return

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs are in effect with new benefits for Newport residents.

This year, Newport residential parking pass holders will be entitled to three free hours of parking in every metered space across the City, as well as the Mary Street Parking Lot.  Parking at Easton’s Beach will also be free for Newport residents throughout the summer with no need to purchase a separate parking pass.

To qualify for three free hours of street parking, residents are asked to enter their registration plate number in either the pay station or the Passport app. 

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The City of Newport uses a high-speed mass notification system that allows City emergency officials to send notifications by phone, email, and text to keep citizens informed of emergencies or to send general notifications to registered subscribers to communicate non-life safety matters.

There is no charge to register and your personal information will be kept confidential.
Registering is quick and easy: Click Here to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts