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Community Asked to help Light up the Harbor this July 4th

Friday, May 27, 2022

City Looking for Donations for Annual Fireworks Fund  
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, May 27, 2022) – The City of Newport is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration and is once again turning to the community to help light up Newport Harbor.

Every year, thousands of locals and visitors alike flock to downtown Newport to take in the City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. 

This year, with COVID restrictions lifted, the City is expecting an especially busy holiday weekend  and is asking all to get involved in the celebration by donating to the City’s Fireworks Fund.  Read more »

City Cracking Down on Speed, Noise Violations

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Motorists Asked to Drive Safely, Quietly This Summer or Face Fines
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022) – In anticipation of a busy summer season, the City of Newport is stepping up enforcement of its speed and noise ordinances, with police promising to crack down on motor vehicle violations throughout the summer season.

Police will be stepping up patrols to enforce existing local zoning ordinances as well as moving violations, taking particular notice of motorcycle groups and vehicles with modified exhaust systems.
 
Police began their stepped up enforcement last weekend, stopping motorists for both speed and noise violations. Read more »

Workshop Aims to Address Park Use & Safety

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Tree and Open Space Commission Seeking Public Input for Potential Park Rules

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, May 11^th, 2022) –The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be holding a special workshop in the Program Room of the Newport City Library on Thursday, May 19 from 4:30 pm to 7 p.m. to hear from residents about how to improve the use and enjoyment of the City’s open space network.

The City’s park system comprises over 30 areas defined as parks or open space. These valuable public assets provide free and varied ways for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural environment. The Newport Tree, Park and Open Space Master Plan was adopted in 2017 with public input and provides a framework for managing these features of the natural environment. Read more »

Memorial Benches Coming to Storer Park

Monday, May 9, 2022

Applications Open for Eleven Memorial Bench Locations

NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, May 9^th, 2022) – The City’s Memorial Bench Program is coming to Storer Park.

The City of Newport’s Department of Public Services will be accepting applications for a total of 11 memorial bench sites to compliment the extensive improvements recently completed at Storer Park.
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Planners Seeking Input for Transportation Master Plan

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Second Phase of Outreach Kicks off with Interactive Map, Open Houses
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 3^RD, 2022) – Newport’s Transportation Master Plan continues to move along at a steady clip as City planners have officially kicked off a second round of community engagement aimed at making it easier for residents and visitor to get around town.
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This second phase of engagement follows the release of a comprehensive Existing Conditions Report earlier this year, which catalogues the history of Newport’s transportation infrastructure and the conditions that exist today.

Now, planners are looking to follow up on that report, detailing potential solutions such as parking policies and physical projects aimed at making getting around Newport safer, easier, and more enjoyable for all. Read more »

Paid & Residential Parking Go into Effect May 1st

Thursday, April 28, 2022

2022 Parking Season will Feature New Meters, Mobile App
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, April 28^th, 2022) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs will go into effect on May 1st.

Metered parking, which will feature the use of multi-space parking kiosks rather than individual meters, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. In addition to utilizing new smart parking kiosks, motorists using the City’s paid parking spaces will also be able to pay directly from their smartphone by downloading the Passport Mobile App. Read more »

City to Kick Off Budget Process

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Proposed FY2023 Budget Released, First Hearing Set for May 11

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, April 26th 2022) – The City’s annual budget process is slated to get underway next week with the first of a series of planned budget workshops scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 26^th at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

The proposed FY2023 Budget, which can be found on the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/Budget, was presented to the Council earlier this month and will be advertised for its first public hearing on May 11.
Overall, the City is proposing a roughly $105 million operating budget, which includes $4 million in new debt service for the new Rogers High School and Pell School addition. Read more »

Easton’s Beach Gearing Up for Busy Summer Season

Monday, April 11, 2022

Easton’s Beach Parking Passes Available at City Hall
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (APRIL 11, 2022) –With Spring finally sprung around town, the Easton’s Beach team is gearing up for the start of what is promising to be a busy summer season.
 
Seasonal Beach Parking Stickers are now for sale at the Collections office at City Hall. Residents interested in securing a seasonal pass are invited to visit City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that applicants must present a current vehicle registration, along with a valid driver’s license and payment in the form of cash or check only. Read more »

Spring Hydrant Flushing Set to Begin

Friday, April 8, 2022

Water Main Flushing to Span from Portsmouth to Newport
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022) – As part of the Newport Water Division's (NWD) ongoing water distribution system maintenance, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours starting Sunday, April 17, 2022, and ending May 5, 2022.
 
To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 4 a.m. Read more »

EASTER EGG HUNT RETURNS TO TOURO PARK

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Evening Flashlight Hunt also planned for Toppa Field  

NEWPORT, R.I. (APRIL 7, 2022) – Lace up those shoes and get your baskets ready, as a pair of springtime traditions are set to return to Newport next month. Newport Recreation will once again be hosting a pair of Easter Egg hunts for children and their families on Saturday, April 16th. Read more »