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City Offering Bonuses to Beach Staff

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Hourly Bonus Pay & Lifeguard Certification Reimbursement Aims to Boost Ranks of Seasonal Beach Staff

NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, April 21, 2021) – Working at the beach just got more enticing.
In an effort to increase the pool of applicants interested in working at Easton’s Beach this summer, the City of Newport is offering a pair of financial incentive programs for both lifeguards and general beach staff.
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Parking Season Set to Begin

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Paid and Resident Parking Programs to Start May 1st

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – The City of Newport is gearing up for the start of its annual parking season and this year is aiming to make it a little easier to park around town thanks to some new technology.
Motorists are being reminded that the City’s Paid Parking Season is set to go into effect on Saturday, May 1^st, and will run until October 31^st with metered parking in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. 

And while all City meters and Pay & Display machines have accepted either credit cards or coins for a number of years, this summer will be the first full season that motorists will be able to pay from their smartphones through the City’s new Passport Parking Mobile App. Read more »

Annandale Road Water Main Improvement Project Set to Begin

Friday, April 16, 2021

Project aims to improve water infrastructure & roadway surface

NEWPORT, R.I. (April 16, 2021) – Residents of the Annandale neighborhood as well as motorists passing through the area are being advised that the City of Newport’s Water Division has contracted with Biszko Contracting Corporation to clean and line the 20” water transmission main running below Annandale Road from Memorial Boulevard to Narragansett Avenue beginning next week. Read more »

City Encouraging Residents to Get Composting

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Composting Bins Available for Dirt Cheap Price thanks to RIRRC Partnership­­

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021) – The City of Newport is encouraging its residents to help eliminate excess food waste by providing backyard compost bins at a “dirt cheap” price thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
 
The grant funding, which was secured by the Department of Public Services, allows for City of Newport residents who attend a virtual RIRRC composting webinar to request a compost bin at a discounted rate of $17.50. Read more »

Spring Water Main Flushing Set to Begin

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Overnight Program to Start Sunday, April 18^th

NEWPORT, R.I. (April 13, 2021) –  As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the water distribution system, a modified water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours beginning Sunday, April 18, 2021, ending May 6, 2021.
 
Flushing of water mains using fire hydrants will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 4 a.m.   Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.  Read more »

Stormwater Improvement Project Set for Thames Street

Friday, April 2, 2021

Catch Basin, Storm Drain Replacement Project to take place in the parking stall area along Thames Street near Queen Anne Square
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 2, 2021) – The Department of Utilities’ contractor Hartford Paving will begin construction of necessary Stormwater Infrastructure improvements in the parking stall area of Thames Street from Cotton Court to Mill Street in the vicinity of Queen Anne Square, beginning on Monday, April 5^th.

The improvements, which consist of replacing multiple catch basins, drain manholes and associated Storm Drain piping, are expected to be complete by May 14^th. Read more »

Newport Names New Harbormaster

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Former Block Island Harbormaster Stephen Land Awarded Top Harbor Post
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, March 23, 2021) – After a three-month search, the City of Newport has named former Block Island Harbormaster Stephen C. Land to the City’s top harbor post.
 
Land assumes the role following the sudden passing of longtime Harbormaster Timothy J. Mills in December.
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Newport Rec to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Soccer Camp

Friday, March 5, 2021

Registration for Spring Programs Begins March 7th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 5, 2021) – Spring is in the air and the team at Newport Recreation is gearing up for a pair of events to kick off the season.

The fun is set to begin on Saturday, April 3^rd with the return of the City’s beloved Easter Egg Hunt. Cancelled last year due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s event has been designed from the ground up with social distancing in mind by featuring a series of mini Egg Hunts for Newport residents between the ages of 3 and 8 years old. Read more »

City to Resume In-Person CPR Exams

Friday, March 5, 2021

Practical Exams set to Resume through the Newport Fire Department

​NEWPORT, R.I. (March 5, 2021) – The Newport Fire Department will resume offering in-person CPR practical exams for City staff and community members beginning later this month.
 
In order to ensure the safety of Fire Department personnel, anyone interested in taking a practical exam will be asked to answer health screening questions prior to entering the building; wear a surgical or N95 mask at all times; and provide their name, phone number and address for contact tracing purposes.
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City Honors Longtime Harbormaster as 2020 Employee of the Year

Monday, March 1, 2021

56 Other Employees Honored for their Service to the Community
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 1, 2021) – The City of Newport has continued its annual tradition in recognizing members of its City workforce, honoring more than 50 employees for their dedicated service to the community and posthumously awarding the 2020 Employee of the Year to late Newport Harbormaster Timothy J. Mills.
 
Now in its 24^th year, the City’s annual Employee Recognition program was conducted differently this year because of the COVID pandemic.  Read more »