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Latest from City Hall

Santa's Nightly Rides Return

Santa's Nightly Rides Return

With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
 

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Learn More about the City's Proposed Zoning Changes

Learn More about the City's Proposed Zoning Changes

From parks and open space to tightly knot neighborhoods and downtown streets designed for small businesses, Newport's landscapes can vary significantly from neighborhood to neighborhood.

These neighborhoods are shaped by the City's Zoning Code.

On Tuesday, Oct. 24th, the City Council hosted a special workshop to review required changes to that code in order to comply with a new set of rules established by the State General Assembly. The rules are intended to help increase the State's housing stock and communities across Rhode Island are currently working to bring their own ordinances in line with the new regulations.

- Learn more about the proposed changes by clicking here
- Download the Zoning Change Presentation
- Or watch the video online by clicking below

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Learn More about the Council's Strategic Plan

Learn More about the Council's Strategic Plan

The City Council is beginning the process of updating its Strategic Plan and we want to hear from YOU!

We're just getting started and if you'd like to learn more about the Council's current Strategic Plan and the process to developing a new vision for the next five years, please be sure to visit our dedicated website by clicking here 

You can also read up on the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan by clicking the link below!
2017-2021 Strategic Plan

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News & Events

  Calendar of Events

Beach Commission Meeting

The Beach Commission is charged with advising the City Council on matters related to the City's beaches. | View the agenda

School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is responsible for overseeing the construction of the new Rogers High School

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.  

School Committee Meeting

The Newport School Committee is charged with overseeing the City's Public Schools. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Click Here to read an agenda.

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 Latest News

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

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 12th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, NOV. 30, 2023) – With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
 

CITY SEEKS TO CRACK DOWN ON NOISE WITH A.I.

Innovative Noise Camera System Set to Debut Later This Year
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023) – In an effort to crack down on noise pollution, the City of Newport is preparing to deploy a first of its kind smart enforcement system that will be capable of identifying and capturing noise violations in real-time.
The system, which pairs the City’s existing traffic camera capabilities with new sound-detecting technology, is intended to help close an enforcement gap encountered by the City’s Police and Zoning officials while responding to suspected noise violations by providing the City with pinpointed real-time data on excessive and potentially harmful decibel levels.

Here's Where & How to Vote in the General Election

ELECTIONS NOTICE
 
ATTENTION NEWPORT RESIDENTS
 
NOTICE OF THE RI US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

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