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City Issues Call for Volunteers to Assist in COVID Vaccination

Monday, January 25, 2021

Healthcare Workers & Public Invited to Assist at Vaccine Sites

NEWPORT, R.I. (Monday, January 25, 2021) – As COVID-19 vaccination sites continue to roll out across the country, the City of Newport has issued a call for volunteers to help Newport get vaccinated.

The Newport Emergency Management Agency is currently seeking volunteers to work at a potential Medical Emergency Distribution System Point of Dispensing (MEDS POD) beginning as early as March. Read more »

State to Open New Local Rapid Testing Site

Thursday, January 21, 2021

New National Guard, RIDOH Testing Site to Open in Downtown
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021) – Newport area residents will soon have another option to secure a rapid COVID-19 test.

The City of Newport has been informed that beginning Tuesday, January 26, the Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island National Guard, will be opening a Binax Now Rapid test site at 21 Brown and Howard Wharf in downtown Newport. Read more »

City Gearing Up for Special Election

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021) – Newport Canvassing officials are gearing up for a  special Statewide vote on a series of bond referenda scheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd.

Voters who participate in the election will be asked seven referenda questions authorizing the state to borrow up to $400 million through bonds and temporary notes to make capital investments in several different areas. A complete list of the bond questions and the costs associated can be found at the www.CityofNewport.com/NewportVotes.

As in last November's general election, voters will have three options to cast their ballot in the March 2 special election. Voters may choose to cast their ballot by mail, early in-person up to 20 days before the election, or at the polls on Election Day. Read more »

The 2021 Yard Waste & Holiday Calendar is available

Friday, January 8, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Residents are being encouraged to download the City's 2021 Holiday and Yard Waste Calendar now available online at www.CityofNewport.com/YardWasteCalendar.

As a reminder, yard waste collections occur on normally scheduled collection days (except where noted one day delay for holiday).
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Rapid COVID-19 Tests Available at King House

Friday, January 8, 2021

Free Testing Available Thursdays & Fridays

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Area residents interested in receiving a rapid COVID-19 test now have a local option in Newport.

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the Edward King House Senior Center began serving as a RIDOH/RI National Guard COVID-19 Rapid Test Site. 

Free Rapid BinaxNOW Tests will be given on Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Edward King House located on 35 King Street in Newport for the month of January.   Read more »

City Issuing Motor Vehicle Tax Bills

Monday, December 28, 2020

Annual Bills Being Mailed Dec. 28th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Monday, December 28, 2020) – The City of Newport is mailing fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) Motor Vehicle Tax bills on December 28, 2020.  Taxpayers will be able to pay their annual taxes in four payments prior to June 30, 2021.  The payment due dates are: January 30, 2021, February 28, 2021, March 31, 2021, and April 30, 2021.

Motor Vehicle Tax bills are normally mailed in July with the Real Estate Tax bills.  The State of Rhode Island is phasing out motor vehicle tax bills and replacing local revenue with State Aid.  The phase-out is dependent on the State of Rhode Island annual operating budget and general laws. 
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Easton’s Beach Closed New Year’s Day

Monday, December 21, 2020

Annual Polar Plunge Expected to Return in 2022
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Monday, Dec. 21, 2020) –  With the New Year nearly upon us, the City of Newport is reminding residents and visitors that Easton’s Beach will not be hosting the annual Polar Plunge organized by local non-profit A Wish Come True this year.

Typically held on January 1^st, the ritual plunge has become a tradition for hundreds of spectators and participants, raising thousands of dollars over the past 16 years. Read more »

Parking Ban Issued Ahead of Winter Storm

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Residents Urged to Keep Cars Off Streets, Utilize City Parking Lots
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020) –  Due to the impending winter storm, the City of Newport has announced that a Parking Ban will be in place beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020, until 5 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Any motor vehicles parked on the following streets one-half hour after the parking ban begins may be subject to tow: Read more »

Public Invited to Virtual Inauguration

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

City Council, School Committee to be Sworn in Via Zoom
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020) – Newport residents are invited for a special virtual joint inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1^st at 5 p.m. as the newly-elected members of the City Council and School Committee take their oaths of office.   Read more »

City Announces Festive Holiday Lineup

Monday, November 23, 2020

COVID-Safe Activities Include New Beach Drive-Thru & Santa’s Annual Ride
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Monday, Nov. 23, 2020) – With the holiday season quickly approaching, the City of Newport is gearing up for a variety of COVID-safe festivities aimed at spreading cheer across the City.

Following up on the success of their Halloween Spooktacular, Newport Recreation will be hosting a Holly Jolly Drive-Thru at Easton’s Beach on Saturday, Dec. 12th along with a virtual Gingerbread House Competition that’s sure to set mouths watering.   
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