Paid & Residential Parking Go into Effect May 1st

Thursday, April 28, 2022

2022 Parking Season will Feature New Meters, Mobile App
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, April 28^th, 2022) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs will go into effect on May 1st.

Metered parking, which will feature the use of multi-space parking kiosks rather than individual meters, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. In addition to utilizing new smart parking kiosks, motorists using the City’s paid parking spaces will also be able to pay directly from their smartphone by downloading the Passport Mobile App. Read more »

City to Kick Off Budget Process

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Proposed FY2023 Budget Released, First Hearing Set for May 11

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, April 26th 2022) – The City’s annual budget process is slated to get underway next week with the first of a series of planned budget workshops scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 26^th at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

The proposed FY2023 Budget, which can be found on the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/Budget, was presented to the Council earlier this month and will be advertised for its first public hearing on May 11.
Overall, the City is proposing a roughly $105 million operating budget, which includes $4 million in new debt service for the new Rogers High School and Pell School addition. Read more »

Easton’s Beach Gearing Up for Busy Summer Season

Monday, April 11, 2022

Easton’s Beach Parking Passes Available at City Hall
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (APRIL 11, 2022) –With Spring finally sprung around town, the Easton’s Beach team is gearing up for the start of what is promising to be a busy summer season.
 
Seasonal Beach Parking Stickers are now for sale at the Collections office at City Hall. Residents interested in securing a seasonal pass are invited to visit City Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that applicants must present a current vehicle registration, along with a valid driver’s license and payment in the form of cash or check only. Read more »

Spring Hydrant Flushing Set to Begin

Friday, April 8, 2022

Water Main Flushing to Span from Portsmouth to Newport
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022) – As part of the Newport Water Division's (NWD) ongoing water distribution system maintenance, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours starting Sunday, April 17, 2022, and ending May 5, 2022.
 
To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8 p.m. and continue until 4 a.m. Read more »

EASTER EGG HUNT RETURNS TO TOURO PARK

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Evening Flashlight Hunt also planned for Toppa Field  

NEWPORT, R.I. (APRIL 7, 2022) – Lace up those shoes and get your baskets ready, as a pair of springtime traditions are set to return to Newport next month. Newport Recreation will once again be hosting a pair of Easter Egg hunts for children and their families on Saturday, April 16th. Read more »

Changes are Coming to Newport’s Parking Program

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Kiosks, Smartphone App Set to Replace City Parking Meters

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022) – Changes are coming to Newport’s parking meter program.

​The City has partnered with LAZ Parking and Flowbird Group to introduce a pay-by-plate parking system, as seen in many other major metropolitan cities. The system will eliminate the City’s single space parking meters that have reached their end of life in favor of Flowbird Strada smart kiosks. The upgrade is a part of the City’s plan to enhance parking accommodations for city residents, employees, small business patrons and attendees of large scale events.   

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Newport, Middletown to Explore Unified School District

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Unified School District Would Allow Communities to Retain Existing Schools

NEWPORT, R.I. (MARCH 29, 2022) – Municipal leaders from the City of Newport and the Town of Middletown have begun exploring the feasibility of combining administrative functions under a new regionalized school district that could allow both communities to receive up to 80 percent in reimbursement from the State for new school construction while at the same time preserving their respective traditions and classroom opportunities. Read more »

Changes are coming to Newport’s Short Term Rental Rules.

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Short-term Rentals Prohibited in Residential Zones

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022) – Changes are coming to Newport’s Short Term Rental rules.
Under an ordinance change passed by the City Council on Wednesday, March 23^rd, property owners in Newport’s residential zones are no longer permitted to rent their properties for less than 30 days, unless the home serves as a primary residence.

For properties in the Limited Business Zone, short-term rentals are also prohibited, unless the owner of the property is granted a Special Use Permit by the Zoning Board of Review. Read more »

Spring Recycling Day Returning to Easton’s Beach

Monday, March 21, 2022

Newport Residents Invited to Drop of E-Waste, Clothing & More April 23rd

NEWPORT, R.I. - In conjunction with the 53rd 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, clothing, and textiles, scrap metal, rigid plastic, and cooking oils. Free paper shredding for up to three banker’s boxes will also be offered on-site.   Please note that this will be the only City sponsored recycling event held this year, and is open to City of Newport residents only.  Read more »

Portion of Cliff Walk to be Closed

Friday, March 4, 2022

NEWPORT, R.I. (March 4, 2022) - A roughly 20-foot section of Newport's famed Cliff Walk just south of 40 Steps suffered a catostrophic failure early Thursday afternoon.

Please be advised that as a result, the portion of the Cliff Walk between Narragansett Avenue and Webster Street will be closed for the foreseeable future. Read more »