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Community Meeting to Explore City’s Housing Stock

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

City Planners Aim to Address “Missing Middle” Housing Opportunities

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024) – Newport residents are being invited to join the City’s Planning Department on Thursday, February 22nd for a special community conversation regarding potential strategies to bolster the City’s year-round housing stock.

The meeting, which is slated to kick off at 5 p.m. in the Second Floor Council Chamber at City Hall, will feature preliminary maps and data gathered with the help of Rhode Island Housing’s Municipality Technical Assistance Program (MTAP). The results are expected to highlight Newport’s so-called “missing middle” housing market and are expected to serve as a starting point to develop policies that planners hope will provide additional housing opportunities for Newport’s working families.
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City Manager Selection Process Moves Forward

Monday, February 5, 2024

Community Survey to Ask Public About Priorities for Next Manager
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024) – Newport’s City Manager recruitment process is moving into its next phase as the City begins to formally review applications from more than two dozen candidates from across the country who have applied to serve as the City’s top executive. 

The search, which concluded on January 15, 2024, yielded a total of 27 applicants from 13 states. Read more »

Newporters Asked: How’s Your Internet Service?

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Statewide Broadband Project Seeking Input on Digital Equity
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023) – In an ongoing effort to bring more affordable broadband service to the Island, the City of Newport and its partners in the Aquidneck Island Broadband Consortium (AIBC) and ConnectRI are encouraging residents to take a short survey that will help ensure that every Newporter has access to high-quality Internet service and digital literacy resources.

 The survey, which is available in both English and Spanish, can be found online at https://connectri-ricom.hub.arcgis.com/pages/how-you-can-help or by visiting www.CityofNewport.com/AIBC. Read more »

NEWPORT FIRE, POLICE SET TO ESCORT SANTA THROUGH NEWPORT’S NEIGHBORHOODS AGAIN THIS YEAR

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 12th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, NOV. 30, 2023) – With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
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Here's Where & How to Vote in the General Election

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ELECTIONS NOTICE
 
ATTENTION NEWPORT RESIDENTS
 
NOTICE OF THE RI US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Read more »

FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM SET TO BEGIN ACROSS AQUIDNECK ISLAND

Monday, October 23, 2023

Overnight Water Main Flushing to Run Oct. 29^th – Nov. 9^TH
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023) – 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, October 29, 2023, and ending November 9, 2023.

To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m.

Hydrant Flushing is an essential part of the ongoing maintenance of the water system. Flushing has two critical functions. First, it is how we verify the system's ability to support essential fire protection. Second, flushing purges the system of sediment and stagnant water. The high flows drive this stagnant water or sediment out of the pipes through the flushed hydrant during flushing. These sediments would build up without flushing, resulting in increased water quality issues, such as discolored water. Read more »

All Invited to Learn More about School Zone Traffic Cameras

Friday, October 20, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. -- The Newport Police Department is organizing an informational meeting to discuss the potential implementation of an Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera system in the school zones of Newport. This system aims to improve road safety by monitoring and enforcing traffic regulations in these areas.
 
The meeting will provide an opportunity for community members, parents, and concerned individuals to ask questions, and gather more information about this proposed system. The Newport Police Department supports technologies and programs that enhance public safety and has a positive impact to residential quality of life. Read more »

Learn More About Newport's Winter Electricity Rates

Monday, October 16, 2023

Newport Residents are invited to learn more about Newport Community Electric's proposed Winter 2023-2 rates. 
 
Please find the time and zoom information below:
 
Monday, October 16th, 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Join Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84970184875 
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ELECTIONS NOTICE

Thursday, October 5, 2023

 ATTENTION NEWPORT RESIDENTS
 
Notice is hereby given that the City of Newport Canvassing Authority will meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Read more »

Newport Family Gifts $250,000 to Fire Department

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Donation to Help Fund New Rescue Vehicle, Spur Engine Replacement
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023) – The City of Newport is pleased to announce that the Newport Fire Department has received a significant gift from a local family that will help the City bolster its emergency response fleet.

Newport residents George and Susan Petrovas have donated $250,000 to the City's Fire Department, which will immediately help pay for a new Emergency Medical Rescue and help expedite the scheduled replacement of one of the City’s large apparatus engines. Read more »