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Newport Water Division Provides Billing Updates

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

New Payment Option, Minimum Sewer Use Fee
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) – After a roughly two-month pause, a new online payment portal for Newport Water Division customers will be available at the start of the next billing cycle in September.

The new portal, a link for which will be placed at www.CityofNewport.com/Water when ready, replaces the City’s legacy payment system that was taken offline in July as part of a needed software upgrade.

Understanding the confusion and inconvenience caused by the delay, the Water Division has waived interest and late fees for all affected accounts. Meanwhile, customers who may have already paid interest charges on their July or August bills will be credited that same amount in their subsequent billing cycle. Read more »

Water Bills Delayed

Monday, August 5, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Newport Water Division customers should expect a delay in receiving their utility bills this month after vendor technical issues impacted the ability to issue monthly statements. Likewise, the late payment penalty date will also be extended for affected billing cycles.

If you’d like to speak to one of our Utilities Customer Service Representatives, please call (401) 845-5604. Inquiries may also be emailed to utilitybilling@cityofnewport.com. Read more »

Longtime Finance Director, Interim City Manager to Retire

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Laura L. Sitrin, CPA to Leave City Service after 22 Years
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (July 9, 2024) – After more than two decades of service, Laura L. Sitrin, Newport’s  longtime Finance Director and Interim City Manager, has announced her retirement.

Sitrin informed the City Council of her intentions on Tuesday, July 9^th, writing “I am deeply honored to have had the opportunity to serve the City of Newport for the last 22 years, and to work with such a dedicated and remarkable group of employees.” Read more »

Newport Water Division Crews Going Door-to-Door to Identify Lead Service Lines

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Door Knocking Campaign to Cover Newport, Middletown

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, June 18, 2024) – Aquidneck Island residents are advised that Newport Water Division crews will be going door-to-door to help identify lead service lines across Aquidneck Island.

The door knocking campaign, which is beginning this week, is part of the City’s Get the Lead Out program that aims to identify privately owned lead pipes that service homes and businesses.  
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CITY SEEKING POLL WORKERS

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Registered Voters Encouraged to Serve this Election Season

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024) – With election season getting underway, the City of Newport is looking for individuals interested in serving as Poll Workers for the upcoming primary and general elections.

Newport residents 16 years of age or older who are registered, or pre-registered to vote for those under 18, are encouraged to reach out to the City’s Canvassing Office at (401) 845-5386. Poll workers are able to make $275 per day, with various positions available and paid training offered as part of the recruitment process. Read more »

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Newport Looking for Donations for Annual Fireworks Fund

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024) – 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 the travel industry expecting an especially busy holiday weekend, the City is asking all to get involved in the celebration by donating to the City’s Fireworks Fund. Read more »

Learn How to Run For Office This June

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

City of Newport to Host Candidate Information Sessions
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024) – Are you thinking about running for office? The City of Newport’s Canvassing Office will be hosting a series of informational sessions for all those curious about how to throw their hat in the ring this November.

The information sessions will provide aspiring candidates with an overview of how to declare and run for office – from Newport’s non-partisan City Council and School Committee to the General Assembly and beyond. Read more »

Here’s Your Chance to Climb Miantonomi Park Tower

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

City of Newport to Open Historic Tower for Memorial Day
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024) – Newport residents and visitors are once again being invited to climb to the top of Newport as the Miantonomi Park Tower opens to the public on Monday, May 27th from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day. 

This event, which is being organized by the City, Miantonomi Park Commission, and the Aquidneck Land Trust, aims to recognize the historical significance of the tower as a memorial to the Veterans of World War I.
 
Completed in 1929; the 100-foot stone tower was designed by William Kendall of the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White and stands atop one of the highest points in Newport.  Read more »

Newport Businesses to Benefit from new State Tax Exemption

Thursday, May 16, 2024

$50,000 Tangible Tax Exemption Set to Take Effect July 1st
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024) – Newport business owners are poised to save on one of their annual tax bills as a statewide exemption on the tangible tax rate is set to take effect in July.

The program, which was passed last year by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. McKee, provides a $50,000 exemption to all tangible tax accounts beginning in the 2024 tax year beginning July 1^st. The exemption would apply to all tangible personal property used in day-to-day business operations including assets such as furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Read more »

City Council to Host Special Meeting on City Manager Search

Monday, May 6, 2024

Meeting Concludes Extensive Search Process with National Reach
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024) – City Councilors will be holding a special meeting immediately following their Regular monthly session on Wednesday, May 8^th at 6:30 p.m. for the purposes of disclosing votes taken in executive session on the remaining candidates for City Manager and the consideration and approval of the employment agreement for the appointment of Colin Kennedy as City Manager.

The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place in the second floor City Council Chamber and all are welcome to attend. Read more »