COVID-19 Information

Please note that the City of Newport has issued a State of Emergency to help more effectively address the threat presented by the COVID-19 virus. Residents, visitors, and business owners are advised that City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. For additional information, please be sure to visit the City's dedicated COVID-19 webpage by clicking here →
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Welcome

On behalf of the Department of Public Services,
I'd like to welcome you to our website.
 
We've compiled a great deal of information to help
guide you through the various services and programs
we provide to our residents. 

Thank you for visiting. 

William R. Riccio, Jr., PE »

Welcome

On behalf of the Department of Public Services,
I'd like to welcome you to our website.
 
We've compiled a great deal of information to help
guide you through the various services and programs
we provide to our residents. 

Thank you for visiting. 

William R. Riccio, Jr., PE »

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Public Services

We ensure that Newport's streets, sidewalks, and public spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming. We do that through a number of essential services designed to promote and maintain our quality of life such as keeping our streets and pedestrian corridors; caring for our parks and open space; reducing and collecting household waste; and promoting recreational activities and facilities. 

Beach & Recreation

We pride ourselves on our quality of life, and our Beach & Recreation staff is dedicated to helping Newporters enjoy our natural environment and build community through recreational activities.

Trees, Parks & Open Space

Newport boasts some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces anywhere on the East Coast. We're responsible for maintaining, and enhancing those spaces for our residents, visitors, and generations to come.

Infrastructure Improvements

Living in a community as historic as Newport requires that we pay extra attention to our infrastructure. Our team works throughout the year to maintain and improve our roads, sidewalks, and municipal buildings. . 

Trash & Recycling

We know that we live in a special place and we're committed to caring for our environment. Our mission is to make Newport both Clean and Green. We do this through a strategy of waste collection, reduction, and recycling.  

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and protect the public interest through sound environmental policies, enforcing codes and ordinances, and provide efficient public services in the areas of solid waste management, recycling, and public works. 

  

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Open Space Master Plan

Download and read Newport's landmark Tree, Park and Open Space Master Plan

Annual Events

Mark your calendars for our annual recycling and waste collection events 

Memorial Bench Program

Remember a loved one by dedicating a memorial bench in their memory 

Tree Planting Program

Learn more about how you can help sustain Newport's historic arboretum

Adopt a Spot Program

Whether a business, resident, or nonprofit, we can all help keep Newport beautiful

Newport's Daffodil Project

Let's get Daffy! We're proud to help support the Newport Daffodil Project

Pet Programs

Learn about how we're working to make Newport pet friendly & pet responsible

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

We're always on the lookout for seasonal talent - from lifeguards to crew members

Historic Cemeteries

Newport's historic cemeteries are both reminders of the past and treasures of today

Around Town

State Seeking Input on Pell Bridge Ramp Realignment

State Seeking Input on Pell Bridge Ramp Realignment

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a Draft Environmental Assessment for the anticipated Pell Bridge Ramp Realignment project, detailing their recommended design for the area.

The proposal, which would free up roughly 20-30 acres for future development in the City's North End, is a critical component to shaping the City's long planned North End redevelopment project.  

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Keep Up to Date with Construction News

Keep Up to Date with Construction News

NEWPORT -- Construction season is in full swing, and crews charged with improving and maintaining Newport's network of roads and sidewalks will be spread across the City over the coming weeks. To keep up with the latest projects, and for updates on anticipated road closures, be sure to visit our Construction Updates page and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

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Survey Asks: How do you Get Around Newport?

Survey Asks: How do you Get Around Newport?

With the summer season winding down, City planners are asking Newport residents, business owners, and visitors alike to help “Keep Newport Moving” by participating in an online survey designed to kick off the City’s first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.

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