Henderson Home Commission Meeting

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.

City Council-Boards and Commissions interviews

The Council will interview the following applicants for the Academic Integration Advisory Commission and Newport Beach Commission:

Newport Beach Commission
5:00 p.m. - Kevin Callahan
 
Academic Integration Advisory Commission
5:30 p.m. - William Kimes
6:00 p.m. - Sara Peters
6:30 p.m. - Penelope Hunt
7:00 p.m. -  Amy Yozura
7:30 p.m. - Joseph Meringolo
8:00 p.m. - Chris Bowley

The Council may also discuss at the conclusion of the interview how they may vote on applicants seeking an appointment to the above boards or commissions at a regularly scheduled Council meeting at which a vote to appoint an applicant is considered.

Sister City Commission Meeting

The Newport Sister City Commission comprised of nine members, each appointed to staggered three-year terms by the City Council was established to assist the Council and Mayor in fostering relationships with visiting dignitaries and assist with various duties related to the City's Sister City program.

Please see agenda for meeting details 

City of Newport Seeking Volunteers to Serve on Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

Committee is One of Multiple Ways to Get Involved with Newport 2037
 
NEWPORT, RI (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025) – The City of Newport is inviting residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to apply for the Newport Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (NCPAC), a key advisory body supporting Newport 2037, the City’s update to its Comprehensive Plan.

From guiding decisions on land use to encouraging policy changes, Newport’s Comprehensive Plan serves as the City’s primary planning document, and is foundational to establishing a shared vision of Newport’s future.

Being a part of the NCPAC is expected to be a rigorous and exciting experience for those involved, and all are welcome to apply now through January 23rd via the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/NCPAC.
 

NEWPORT FIRE, POLICE SET TO ESCORT SANTA THROUGH NEWPORT’S NEIGHBORHOODS AGAIN THIS YEAR

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 9th
 
NEWPORT, RI (MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2025) –With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.
 
Santa is scheduled to meet up with Newport’s Fire and Police Departments beginning Tuesday, Dec. 9th for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
 
This year, he’s planning on riding with our first responders through the streets to see the City’s children beginning at 5:30 p.m. each night on Tuesday December 9th, Thursday December 11th, Tuesday December 16th and finishing up on Thursday December 18th.

As always, Santa’s visit is weather dependent. If there is inclement weather on any night he is scheduled, he will do his very best to complete his visit in that area of the City on the following night. Santa and his Newport Fire & Newport Police escort will leave from Fire Station #2 on Old Fort Road at 5 p.m. each night and will continue until he has completed his tour of the listed area.
 

Newport School Committee to Hold Special Meeting to Consider Conducting Outside Investigation into Rogers High School Incidents

Executive Session set for Wednesday, Nov. 26th
 
NEWPORT, RI (SUNDAY, NOV. 23, 2025) – The Newport School Committee will be convening in Executive Session on Wednesday, Nov. 26th to address recent and serious allegations pertaining to multiple incidents at Rogers High School, including a widely reported assault of a student with special needs.
 
As part of the meeting, the Committee is expected to discuss hiring an independent, third-party investigator to conduct a comprehensive review of the matter, which has raised significant concerns among City Councilors, School Committee members, and the community at large.