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WORK SET TO BEGIN ON MARY STREET PARKING LOT

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

City to Repave, Improve ADA Access to Downtown Lot and Restrooms
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MARCH 28^th, 2023) – Newport’s spring construction season is set to get underway on Monday, April 3^rd with some important upgrades to the Mary Street Parking Lot.

The project, which is part of the City’s annual Road Improvement Program, calls for resurfacing the lot and making ADA improvements around the bathroom structure as well as along Cotton Court.
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SHORT-TERM RENTAL RENEWALS DUE BY MAY 31ST

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Operators of STR Properties Required to Register with City
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MARCH 28^th, 2023) – Short-Term Rental registration renewals for Newport’s 2023-24 operating period are now being accepted by the City Clerk’s Office.
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Under the City’s Zoning Ordinances, all Newport property owners who engage in rentals of 30 days or less are required to register as a Transient Guest Facility with the City no later than May 31^st of each calendar year. This registration is separate, and in addition to, a requirement to register with the State of Rhode Island. Read more »

Spring Street Water Main Work To Begin March 27th

Friday, March 24, 2023

Improvements Slated for Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 24^th, 2023) – Please be advised that the City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division will be making some critical and necessary improvements to the City’s Water System on Spring Street from Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street. 

Beginning on Monday, March 27, 2023, the Department's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F) will start construction to replace the Water Main in Spring Street with an anticipated completion date of October 31, 2023. Read more »

City Releases Final Draft Transportation Master Plan

Friday, March 24, 2023

Public Invited for Workshop, Wednesday, March 29th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 24th, 2023) – With an eye toward making Newport a safe and inviting place for all people to travel, whether on foot, by bike, bus, or vehicle, the City of Newport on Thursday released the latest draft of its comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.
 
Entitled Keep Newport Moving, the draft plan is the culmination of almost 2 years of public outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning. Read more »

Spring Recycling Day to Return April 22nd

Friday, March 17, 2023

Residents Invited Dispose of Hard to Recycle Items
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MARCH 17, 2023) –In conjunction with the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd.

The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to recycle” items including E-Waste, cardboard, clothing, and textiles, scrap metal, rigid plastic, and cooking oils. Two bulky waste items will also be permitted along with free paper shredding for up to three banker’s boxes. Please note that event is free and open to City of Newport residents only. Proof of residency is required. Read more »

Public Meetings Set on Newport Community Electricity

Friday, March 17, 2023

Residents Invited to Learn More About New Electricity Program
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 17th, 2023) – Newport residents interested in learning more about the City’s new electricity Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program are being encouraged to attend any of a series of upcoming virtual and in-person information sessions.

The meetings, which are being hosted by representatives from the City’s CCA consultant, Good Energy, are slated to kick off on Tuesday, March 21^st with a virtual discussion at 7:30 p.m. with the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, a local non-profit that helps bring renewable energy projects to New England. A second virtual session will follow on Thursday, March 23^rd at noon. Both sessions are open to the public and registration is available on the program website, www.NewportCommunityElectricity.com. Read more »

Here's What to Know About Navigating the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. (March 9, 2023) --  As a reminder, traffic flow and parking throughout Newport will be significantly affected by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which kicks off rain or shine at 11 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2023.

The Newport RI Police Department is advising motorists that traffic will be congested in the downtown area from about 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and parking will be limited. Parade participants will be begin staging on lower Broadway at about 9 a.m., so it is recommended that people coming to Newport to view the parade avoid Broadway.

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All Invited to Reception for Sister City Delegation from Kinsale

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

City to mark St. Patrick’s Day Festivities with visit from Irish Delegation
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023) – Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong and the Newport City Council are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Thursday, March 9^th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Kinsale, Ireland. 

Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in as the City kicks off its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

This year marks the 24th anniversary of Newport’s sister-city relationship with Kinsale, a historic port and fishing town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland. Like Newport, Kinsale boasts a significant military history, seasonal tourism economy, and a bustling restaurant scene. Read more »

Newport Residents Set to Save on Electric Rates with Community Aggregation Program

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Newport Community Electricity Launching May 2023 with Rate of 9.361 ¢/kWh for Residential Customers
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023) – Newport residents can expect to save on their electricity bills beginning later this spring as the City of Newport readies to launch its energy aggregation program in May of 2023. 

The Program, dubbed Newport Community Electricity, was approved by the City Council in December of 2021 as part of an effort to provide new, competitively priced electricity supply options, including the use of more renewable energy. 
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Newport Issues Parking Ban Ahead of Winter Storm

Monday, February 27, 2023

Residents Urged to Keep Cars Off Streets, Utilize City Parking Lots

 NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban from 11 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEB. 27^TH UNTIL 12 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEB. 28^TH due to impending winter weather. 

In order to help facilitate the City’s snow removal efforts, Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Easton’s Beach parking lots during the storm. Alternatively, residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off street parking to keep vehicles off the roadways. Read more »