Fall Water Main Flushing Set to Begin

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Work to take place in Newport, Parts of Middletown and Portsmouth
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021) – As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the island’s water distribution system, water main flushing is set to run from Sunday, October 17 through Nov. 4^th in Newport and parts of Middletown and Portsmouth.

The flushing will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m.   Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.   Read more »

Last Call for Discounted Backyard Compost Bins

Monday, October 4, 2021

City, RIRRC Teaming Up Again to Give Away Home Compost Bins
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021) – Newport residents interested in learning about backyard composting will have one last chance to secure a heavily discounted compost bin courtesy of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp.
 
Due to the popularity of the City’s backyard composting program, RIRRC will be hosting a FINAL free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 6^th at 7 p.m. to shed light on one of the easiest ways Newporters can help reduce their carbon footprint and improve the health of their soil. Read more »

Newport Fire Department Reminding Residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safey”

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Fire Prevention Week Slated for Oct. 3-9

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021) – The Newport Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”

This year’s campaign, which runs from October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Read more »

Neighborhood Flooding to be Subject of Pop-Up Meeting

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Dudley Avenue, Pell School Neighbors Invited to Community Meeting on Flooding Concerns Oct. 7^th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021) – Newport’s Department of Utilities will be hosting an informational meeting at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 7^th at 5 p.m. to listen and learn from local stakeholders about their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood.  Read more »

City Issues Call for Submissions, Survey for ARPA Fund Ideas

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Residents, Non-Profits, Businesses Encouraged to Weigh In
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021) – The City of Newport is asking residents, business owners, and non-profits to weigh in on how the City should use roughly $7.2 million in federal funding due to be received through the American Rescue Plan Act.
 
Non-profits are being asked to submit any and all suggestions for how they could benefit from additional civic support by using the form on the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/ARPA no later than Thursday, Oct. 14^th. Read more »

City to Kick off American Rescue Plan Fund Engagement Process

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Community Input Being Sought on COVID-Related Funds
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 ) – With the City of Newport expected to receive over $7 million in dedicated federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), City officials will be kicking off a public engagement process next week to solicit ideas from individuals and non-profits to determine how best to utilize these dedicated one-time funds.

According to federal guidelines, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are intended to provide eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments with an infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, and more equitable economy.
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Newport Accepting Storm Damage Reports Online

Friday, September 10, 2021

Assessment Aimed at Determining Federal Disaster Assistance Eligibility
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 ) – For the second time in less than a month, the City of Newport has begun compiling storm-related damage from residents and businesses that could be eligible for federal disaster reimbursement.

Newport residents and business owners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida are being encouraged to submit storm-related damage reports to the City’s Emergency Management Agency via the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/StormDamage. Read more »

Downtown Stormwater Improvement Project Set to Begin

Friday, August 27, 2021

Second Phase of Marsh Street Storm Drain Improvement Project

NEWPORT, R.I. -- (FRIDAY, AUG. 27, 2021) The City of Newport’s Department of Utilities is set to begin work on a critical downtown stormwater infrastructure project next week.

The work, which is scheduled to get underway Monday, Aug. 30^th, is the second phase of the Marsh Street Storm Drain Improvement Plan and is expected to rehabilitate roughly 1,270 linear feet of badly deteriorated storm drains located in the City’s downtown core. The project is scheduled to begin on Thames Street before continuing to West Marlborough Street and America’s Cup Avenue. Read more »

New Pickleball Court Hours Set to Go into Effect

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Policies Aimed at Striking a Balance Between Players and Neighborhood  

 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021) – As the popularity of Pickleball continues to grow, Newport Recreation is putting into place new court hours in order to better manage demand and mitigate the neighborhood impacts of what has become one of the City’s most popular sports. Read more »

Elevator Malfunction Prompts Council to Postpone Action on August 25, 2021 Meeting Docket Items

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Special Meeting to be Held Wednesday Sept. 1st

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 ) – Due to an equipment malfunction related to the City’s ADA accessible elevator at City Hall, Council action on docket items for the regularly scheduled Aug. 25^th meeting of the Newport City Council will be continued to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
 
Members of the public are advised that a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance related to the North End will be continued to the rescheduled meeting. Read more »