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Newport Looking to Hire New Firefighters

Friday, April 7, 2023

Recruitment Period Open April 10^th - May 19^th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, April 7, 2023) – The City of Newport is once again looking for new recruits to join the ranks of Newport’s Fire Department.

Applications, which are being accepted from April 10, 2023 until Friday, May 19, 2023, can be submitted online through FirefighterApp.com.

This is the second time in the last two years that Newport has put out the call for new firefighters. In November of 2022, the City welcomed nine Firefighters to the ranks. At the time, it was the largest batch of new recruits to join the City in recent memory and included the addition of two female firefighters. This year, the City is once again hoping to attract a diverse applicant pool, and is encouraging anyone interested in pursuing a long-lasting and rewarding career in the fire service to apply.  Read more »

Driftway Storage Applications Now Being Accepted

Friday, March 31, 2023

2023 Seasonal Dinghy Permits Now Available
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 31^ST, 2023) – Newport’s Habormaster’s Office is accepting applications for its 2023 Washington Street Driftway Storage Program. Dinghy owners are encouraged to download and submit their applications as soon as possible.

Under the City’s Harbor Ordinance, dinghies, kayaks, and other vessels less than fourteen (14) feet and/or otherwise approved by the harbormaster are allowed to be kept in designated waterfront storage areas provided they’re registered annually with the City and display current valid registration stickers.  Read more »

WORK SET TO BEGIN ON MARY STREET PARKING LOT

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

City to Repave, Improve ADA Access to Downtown Lot and Restrooms
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MARCH 28^th, 2023) – Newport’s spring construction season is set to get underway on Monday, April 3^rd with some important upgrades to the Mary Street Parking Lot.

The project, which is part of the City’s annual Road Improvement Program, calls for resurfacing the lot and making ADA improvements around the bathroom structure as well as along Cotton Court.
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SHORT-TERM RENTAL RENEWALS DUE BY MAY 31ST

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Operators of STR Properties Required to Register with City
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MARCH 28^th, 2023) – Short-Term Rental registration renewals for Newport’s 2023-24 operating period are now being accepted by the City Clerk’s Office.
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Under the City’s Zoning Ordinances, all Newport property owners who engage in rentals of 30 days or less are required to register as a Transient Guest Facility with the City no later than May 31^st of each calendar year. This registration is separate, and in addition to, a requirement to register with the State of Rhode Island. Read more »

Spring Street Water Main Work To Begin March 27th

Friday, March 24, 2023

Improvements Slated for Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 24^th, 2023) – Please be advised that the City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division will be making some critical and necessary improvements to the City’s Water System on Spring Street from Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street. 

Beginning on Monday, March 27, 2023, the Department's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F) will start construction to replace the Water Main in Spring Street with an anticipated completion date of October 31, 2023. Read more »

City Releases Final Draft Transportation Master Plan

Friday, March 24, 2023

Public Invited for Workshop, Wednesday, March 29th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 24th, 2023) – With an eye toward making Newport a safe and inviting place for all people to travel, whether on foot, by bike, bus, or vehicle, the City of Newport on Thursday released the latest draft of its comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.
 
Entitled Keep Newport Moving, the draft plan is the culmination of almost 2 years of public outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning. Read more »

Spring Recycling Day to Return April 22nd

Friday, March 17, 2023

Residents Invited Dispose of Hard to Recycle Items
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MARCH 17, 2023) –In conjunction with the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd.

The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to recycle” items including E-Waste, cardboard, clothing, and textiles, scrap metal, rigid plastic, and cooking oils. Two bulky waste items will also be permitted along with free paper shredding for up to three banker’s boxes. Please note that event is free and open to City of Newport residents only. Proof of residency is required. Read more »

Public Meetings Set on Newport Community Electricity

Friday, March 17, 2023

Residents Invited to Learn More About New Electricity Program
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 17th, 2023) – Newport residents interested in learning more about the City’s new electricity Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program are being encouraged to attend any of a series of upcoming virtual and in-person information sessions.

The meetings, which are being hosted by representatives from the City’s CCA consultant, Good Energy, are slated to kick off on Tuesday, March 21^st with a virtual discussion at 7:30 p.m. with the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, a local non-profit that helps bring renewable energy projects to New England. A second virtual session will follow on Thursday, March 23^rd at noon. Both sessions are open to the public and registration is available on the program website, www.NewportCommunityElectricity.com. Read more »

Here's What to Know About Navigating the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Thursday, March 9, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. (March 9, 2023) --  As a reminder, traffic flow and parking throughout Newport will be significantly affected by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which kicks off rain or shine at 11 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2023.

The Newport RI Police Department is advising motorists that traffic will be congested in the downtown area from about 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and parking will be limited. Parade participants will be begin staging on lower Broadway at about 9 a.m., so it is recommended that people coming to Newport to view the parade avoid Broadway.

Here’s what you need to know! Read more »

All Invited to Reception for Sister City Delegation from Kinsale

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

City to mark St. Patrick’s Day Festivities with visit from Irish Delegation
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023) – Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong and the Newport City Council are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Thursday, March 9^th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Kinsale, Ireland. 

Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in as the City kicks off its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

This year marks the 24th anniversary of Newport’s sister-city relationship with Kinsale, a historic port and fishing town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland. Like Newport, Kinsale boasts a significant military history, seasonal tourism economy, and a bustling restaurant scene. Read more »