3/5/2021
City to Resume In-Person CPR Exams
Practical Exams set to Resume through the Newport Fire Department
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 5, 2021) – The Newport Fire Department will resume offering in-person CPR practical exams for City staff and community members beginning later this month.
In order to ensure the safety of Fire Department personnel, anyone interested in taking a practical exam will be asked to answer health screening questions prior to entering the building; wear a surgical or N95 mask at all times; and provide their name, phone number and address for contact tracing purposes.
2/18/2021
Newport Joint Vaccination Clinic Rescheduled to Saturday
All Friday Appointments to Take Place on Saturday
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 18, 2021) – Due to the winter weather, the City of Newport's joint COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19th at the CCRI Campus, has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 20th.
All those with an appointment scheduled for Friday will be able to receive a vaccination at the same appointed time on Saturday.
If you are unable to maintain your appointment, or have additional questions, please call the Edward King House at (401) 846-7426 extension 1.
2/6/2021
Parking Ban Issued Ahead of Winter Storm
Residents Urged to Keep Cars Off Streets, Utilize City Parking Lots
NEWPORT, R.I. (Saturday, Feb. 6, 2020) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban from
8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2020 due to the impending snow storm.
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 Visitor’s Center, Mary Street, and Easton’s Beach 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.