1/23/2026
NEWPORT ISSUES PARKING BAN AHEAD OF WINTER STORM
Plowable Snowfall Expected Sunday, Monday
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban beginning at 9 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JAN. 25TH UNTIL 9 P.M. ON MONDAY, JAN. 26TH due to forecast winter weather.
In order to help facilitate the City’s snow removal efforts, Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Touro Street parking lots during the storm. Alternatively, residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off street parking to keep vehicles off the roadways.
Not only does getting your car off the street help protect it from damage, but it also allows the City’s
snow plows to operate more efficiently.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ANY MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS ONE- HALF HOURS AFTER THE PARKING BAN BEGINS MAY BE SUBJECT TO TOW:
Annandale Road, Bellevue Avenue: (Kay Street to Bowery St), Bedlow Avenue, Bliss Road, Broadway, Coggeshall Avenue, East Bowery Street, Farewell Street, Friendship Street, Gibbs Avenue, Gould Street, Kay Street, Powell Avenue, Spring Street, Summer Street, Thames Street, Third Street, Warner Street, Washington Street, Washington Square, West Marlboro Street, West Narragansett Avenue, William Street, and Van Zandt Avenue, from J.T. Connell Memorial Road East to Malbone Road.
1/15/2026
Kayak Rack Lottery Application Window Opens Feb. 1st
Applications will be accepted online only Feb. 1st-28th
NEWPORT, RI (THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025) – Kayakers and dinghy owners take note: The Newport Harbormaster’s Office will be accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at the King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks beginning Sunday, Feb. 1st until Feb. 28th.
Spaces will be determined through a lottery system, with a drawing held in March at the Newport Harbormaster’s Office.
This year’s applications will be accepted online only at www.CityofNewport.com/RackLottery
12/18/2025
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.