11/25/2020
Public Invited to Virtual Inauguration
City Council, School Committee to be Sworn in Via Zoom
NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020) – Newport residents are invited for a special virtual joint inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 5 p.m. as the newly-elected members of the City Council and School Committee take their oaths of office.
11/23/2020
City Announces Festive Holiday Lineup
COVID-Safe Activities Include New Beach Drive-Thru & Santa’s Annual Ride
NEWPORT, R.I. (Monday, Nov. 23, 2020) – With the holiday season quickly approaching, the City of Newport is gearing up for a variety of COVID-safe festivities aimed at spreading cheer across the City.
Following up on the success of their Halloween Spooktacular, Newport Recreation will be hosting a Holly Jolly Drive-Thru at Easton’s Beach on Saturday, Dec. 12th along with a virtual Gingerbread House Competition that’s sure to set mouths watering.
10/30/2020
Newport Police Adding Patrols for Halloween Weekend
Stepped Up Patrols Aimed at Ensuring Safe, Healthy Halloween
NEWPORT, R.I. (Friday, October 30, 2020) – The Newport Police Department will be adding additional patrols this weekend in an effort to ensure that Newporters are able to enjoy a healthy and safe Halloween weekend.
Like other communities, Newport’s public safety team has been responding to a higher than usual volume of calls over the last several weeks, including several occurrences of vandalism and gun-related incidents which are currently under investigation.