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Latest from City Hall

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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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)

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 
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 
Thursday, April 24: School Budget
Tuesday, April 29: Resilience & Sustainability
Wednesday, April 30: Utilities
 
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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News & Events

  Calendar of Events

Affirmative Action Commission Meeting

The Newport Affirmative Action Commission is charged with overseeing the City's Affirmative Action Plan to ensure equitable hiring and employment practices for all minorities and women.  Click here for an agenda

Joint City Council and School Committee Workshop - BUDGET OVERVIEW

City Councilors will be meeting with the School Committee to discuss:
 
SCHOOL BUDGET OVERVIEW
 

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

Cliff Walk Commission

The Cliff Walk Commission is charged with overseeing the maintenance, operations, and activities of the City's historic Cliff Walk. Click here for an agenda

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 Latest News

SPRING WATER MAIN FLUSHING SET TO BEGIN

Overnight Water Main Flushing Scheduled to Run through May 8th

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025) - The Newport Water Division will begin its annual Spring water main flushing program throughout Newport on Sunday, April 27. This essential maintenance is part of the Division’s continued efforts to maintain high water quality throughout the distribution system.

Flushing will occur in designated areas during the overnight hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.

Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration

Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at the Newport Skatepark

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025) – The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be marking Arbor Day with a special tree planting ceremony on Thursday April 24th at the newly constructed Newport Skatepark.
 
This event not only celebrates the vital role that trees and open spaces play in promoting public health and well-being, but also marks the official dedication of the skatepark in memory of Seamus Kirby—a cherished member of the Newport community whose influence extended beyond the skateboarding community through his creativity, kindness, and dedication to the values of camaraderie and perseverance.

City of Newport Seeks Applicants for New Charter Review and Youth Advisory Commissions

Volunteers Also Needed for Existing Boards & Commissions

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025) – The City of Newport is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for positions on a number of its Boards and Commission, including three newly created groups aimed at shaping the future of local governance and engaging the next generation of leaders.

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Sign Up For Emergency Alerts

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