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City Seeking Applicants for Charter Review Commission

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Deadline to Apply Set for Monday, Nov. 29th

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021) – The City of Newport is seeking applicants to serve on a seven-member Charter Review Commission to help the City refine its municipal Charter.
 
The volunteer commission, which was last assembled in 2013, will be charged with reviewing the City Charter and making recommendations to the Council that would then be voted on by Newport residents at the ballot box.
 
Newport last convened a Charter Review Commission in 2013, however in an effort to ensure that the provisions of the Charter continue to meet the needs of Newport residents, City Councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 10^th to once again form the advisory body before the end of the year. Read more »

NEWPORT POLICE PARTICIPATING IN NO SHAVE NOVEMBER FOR MEN’S HEALTH

Friday, November 5, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021) – The Newport Police Department is pleased to announce the start of their 5^th Annual “No Shave” charity event.  Chief Silva is again allowing members of our department to grow out their beards from November 1, 2021 thru March 1, 2022.  Department personnel, who choose to participate in the event, will be making a donation that will be split between a number of local charities.  In conjunction with this, the Newport FOP will be making an additional donation for each member that participates in the event. 
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Crack Sealing Along Cliff Walk Slated for Monday

Friday, October 15, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021) – Visitors to the City’s Cliff Walk on Monday may encounter a detour from Memorial Boulevard to Webster Street as crews fill gaps and repair cracks in the asphalt surface thanks to a generous gift by an anonymous donor.
 
The work, which will require portions of the popular walking trail to be closed to pedestrians for a time on Monday, Oct. 18^th, is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 a.m. and is expected to stretch into the afternoon. Read more »

City to Host Halloween Spooktacular at Easton’s Beach

Friday, October 15, 2021

Community Sponsors Wanted to Help Scare up Halloween Fun

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021) ​ Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins: Newport Recreation will once again be hosting a drive-thru Halloween Spooktacular at Easton’s Beach on Sunday, Oct. 31^st from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
 
This family-friendly event, which made its debut last year, will once again be taking over the center parking lot at Easton’s Beach thanks to the generous support of our local business community. Read more »

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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