2/26/2021
Newport Rec Set to Host St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
All are invited to search for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 26, 2021) – With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Newport Recreation will be hosting a special family-friendly and COVID-safe Treasure Hunt in Aquidneck Park on Saturday, March 13th beginning at 1 p.m.
The free outdoors event is the latest effort by Newport Rec to encourage families to “Take it Outside” by exploring Newport’s public parks.
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.
2/10/2021
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Newport
Low Pressure Zone includes the entire City of Newport and the Easton Point Section of Town of Middletown
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Newport Water Division customers in the system's Low Pressure Zone are being advised as a precaution not to drink the water due to a water main break at Gould and Warner Streets earlier today.
The water main break, which took place at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10th,
caused low pressure throughout the low pressure system.
As a precaution, customers in Newport and the Easton's Point section of Middletown are being advised to BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING OR SEEK ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES.