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Newport Launching Park Ranger Program

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Program Aims to Serve, Inform Park Users
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023) – There’s a new ranger in town. The City of Newport is set to launch a new seasonal Park Ranger program this summer to provide visitors to the City’s network of public parks a helping hand and to be on the look out for potential hazards and quality of life issues. 

The program, which is the first municipal program of its kind in Rhode Island, stems from a series of community meetings related to park use and safety that began last year, culminating in a Park Safety Report drafted by the Tree & Open Space Commission and presented to the City Council. Read more »

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

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Newport Looking for Donations for Annual Fireworks Fund
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023) – 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. Read more »

Newport City Manager to Leave Service

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023) – After 37 years with the City, longtime Newport City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Jr. is set to step down from public service this fall.

Nicholson, whose current contract was set to run through June of 2024, informed the City Council of his intention in an email on May 4^th with a plan to submit a formal letter of resignation in July.   Read more »

Newport’s New Parking Rates, Rules Set to Begin July 1st

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Changes Include New Rates, 2 Hours Free Resident Parking
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023) – Newport residents will be getting two hours of free daily parking at all metered spaces when the City’s new parking rates go into effect on July 1^st. 

In addition to allowing for two free hours at metered spots every day, the new parking program will also afford residents three free hours of parking per day at the City’s Mary Street Lot, which is located off Thames Street adjacent to Queen Anne Square.  Read more »

Newport Water Division Warns of Potential Scam

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Residents Urged to Report Any Suspicious Letters, Phone Calls
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023) – The Newport Water Division is warning of a potential scam involving requests to set up a fictitious water meter appointment. 

The Newport Water Division has recently received reports from customers who have been contacted by individuals posing as Water Division personnel via letter and phone calls.
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Spring Recycling Day Collects 13.25 Tons of Material

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Annual Earth Day Event Yields Big Recycling Results
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) – More than 422 Newport residents took advantage of the City’s Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 22^nd. 

The event, which was held in concert with the 54^th anniversary of Earth Day, provided residents with the chance to recycle hard to dispose of items, including E-Waste, textiles, rigid plastic, metal, cardboard and cooking oil. Read more »

Paid & Residential Parking Go into Effect May 1st 

Monday, April 24, 2023

Parking Fees Set to Remain Steady While New Rates are Implemented
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs are set to begin on May 1^st with no immediate change to rates or fees to start the season.  

Metered parking, which features the use of multi-space parking kiosks, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Hourly rates will remain at $1.25 per hour downtown and $2 per hour along Memorial Boulevard by Easton’s Beach.  Read more »

City Seeks Input on Police Chief Search

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Online Survey Seeks Community Input on Newport’s Next Police Chief
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, APRIL 11th, 2023) – As part of its search for a new Chief of Police, the City of Newport on Tuesday released an online community survey intended to help better inform the City’s hiring process.

Community stakeholders are encouraged to fill out the survey – in English or in Spanish – by visiting www.CityofNewport.com/PoliceChiefSurvey Read more »

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 »