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City Hall and Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 3rd at 2 p.m. and Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Please note that a one-day trash collection delay will be in effect for Friday customers. 

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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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Help Reimagine Easton's Beach

Help Reimagine Easton's Beach

As one of the City’s most popular attractions, Easton's Beach has been a centerpiece of Newport's summers for generations. However over the years the site has experienced a considerable amount of development and destruction. Reimagined time and again, Easton’s Beach has had many iterations, at one point featuring a rollercoaster, saltwater pool, boardwalk, and an ornate spired pavilion similar to those found along the coastlines of New York and New Jersey.

What's remained constant is that Mother Nature has always had other designs, with storm after storm taking its toll and reshaping both the landscape and the amenities that Newporters have enjoyed.

With the snack bar and carousel building recently taken down, and funding approved as part of the 2024 infrastructure bond, the City is once again looking to chart a new vision for the beach, with sea level rise and resilience at its core.

If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the beach and would like to help shape its future, then please be sure to visit www.CityofNewport.com/FutureBeach to get involved.

  

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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

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District
Click here to view an agenda.  

Henderson Home Commission

The Henderson Home Commission is charged with overseeing the Henderson Home for Aged Men in accordance with the provisions contained in the will of William H. Henderson. 

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.

Waterfront Commission Meeting

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

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 Latest News

RIPTA Offering Regular Downtown Shuttle Service from New Park & Ride

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Getting around Newport is expected to get a bit easier this summer. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has announced that additional weekend service is being added between the Newport Gateway Transportation Center and the new Newport Park & Ride lot, located right off the Newport Pell Bridge.

The new service, which launched over the weekend, will operate every 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Motorists are encouraged to park in the new lot and shuttle into the Gateway Center to take advantage of additional services around town, including the free hop-on, hop-off Route 67 and 68 trolleys, harbor shuttles, or stroll into town. 

Please note that service may be subject to cancellation during inclement weather.

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.
 

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