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NEWPORT FIRE, POLICE SET TO ESCORT SANTA THROUGH NEWPORT’S NEIGHBORHOODS AGAIN THIS YEAR

Monday, December 1, 2025

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 9th
 
NEWPORT, RI (MONDAY, DEC. 1, 2025) –With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.
 
Santa is scheduled to meet up with Newport’s Fire and Police Departments beginning Tuesday, Dec. 9th for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
 
This year, he’s planning on riding with our first responders through the streets to see the City’s children beginning at 5:30 p.m. each night on Tuesday December 9th, Thursday December 11th, Tuesday December 16th and finishing up on Thursday December 18th.

As always, Santa’s visit is weather dependent. If there is inclement weather on any night he is scheduled, he will do his very best to complete his visit in that area of the City on the following night. Santa and his Newport Fire & Newport Police escort will leave from Fire Station #2 on Old Fort Road at 5 p.m. each night and will continue until he has completed his tour of the listed area.
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Newport School Committee to Hold Special Meeting to Consider Conducting Outside Investigation into Rogers High School Incidents

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Executive Session set for Wednesday, Nov. 26th
 
NEWPORT, RI (SUNDAY, NOV. 23, 2025) – The Newport School Committee will be convening in Executive Session on Wednesday, Nov. 26th to address recent and serious allegations pertaining to multiple incidents at Rogers High School, including a widely reported assault of a student with special needs.
 
As part of the meeting, the Committee is expected to discuss hiring an independent, third-party investigator to conduct a comprehensive review of the matter, which has raised significant concerns among City Councilors, School Committee members, and the community at large.
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Newport Seeking Volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Commission

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Commission will seek to inform policy decisions on access & inclusivity
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 2025) – The City of Newport is looking for applicants to serve on a recently re-established volunteer commission focused on Accessibility.
 
City Councilors last month voted to re-establish an Accessibility Advisory Commission, which will provide the Council with advice and recommendations to make Newport more accessible for residents and visitors alike.
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Department of Utilities Provides Update on October & November Billing

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Bills Due Nov. 28th, Interest & Penalties Waived
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 2025) – The City of Newport Department of Utilities is providing updated information regarding the October and November billing cycles as we continue our transition away from the legacy billing platform.
 
A payment batch was inadvertently posted twice in October during manual processing. Although the issue was corrected, it occurred after the October bills were generated, which caused some customers to see inaccurate balances. Updated October balances and the November bills are now correct.
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City Council Invites Public to Welcome Our Sister City of Shimoda

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025) -- Newport City Councilors are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Shimoda, Japan.
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Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in. Read more »

City Announces 2027 Community Grant Programs

Friday, October 17, 2025

Newport Launches New Application Process for Local Nonprofit Funding

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025) –The City of Newport has announced the launch of its newly revised Community Grant Programs, including details on eligibility, the application process, and key deadlines for community-based nonprofit organizations. Applications for Fiscal Year 2027 grants are due December 5, 2025. Read more »

Newport Police Department - Traffic Alerts for 10/11/25 to 10/13/25

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Traffic Alerts for 10/11/25 to 10/13/25 
   
** October 12, 2025 Amica Marathon:
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. until about 8:00 a.m.
 
** October 13, 2025 Columbus Day Parade: 
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. 


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Newport’s Electric Prices Set to Drop this Winter

Thursday, October 2, 2025

  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025) – The Newport Community Electricity program is announcing new winter electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the November 2025 meter read. The program’s winter pricing for the default electricity option is 10% less than last winter and will still offer cleaner electricity and cost savings compared to RI Energy’s Last Resort Service.

The new prices will be fixed for six months through customers’ May 2026 meter read. Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and receive the new pricing for the product in which they are currently enrolled. Read more »

Newport’s Electric Prices Set to Drop this Winter

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Newport Community Electricity to be 10% Lower Than Last Year
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025) – The Newport Community Electricity program is announcing new winter electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the November 2025 meter read. The program’s winter pricing for the default electricity option is 10% less than last winter and will still offer cleaner electricity and cost savings compared to RI Energy’s Last Resort Service. The new prices will be fixed for six months through customers’ May 2026 meter read. Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and receive the new pricing for the product in which they are currently enrolled.
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Fall Water Main Flushing Set to Begin

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Island-wide Maintenance to run Oct. 13th-30th
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025) – As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the water distribution system, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours beginning Monday October 13, 2025 and ending Thursday, October 30, 2025.

As in the past, flushing of the 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.
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