News

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

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 12th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, NOV. 30, 2023) – With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.
  Read more »

CITY SEEKS TO CRACK DOWN ON NOISE WITH A.I.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Innovative Noise Camera System Set to Debut Later This Year
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023) – In an effort to crack down on noise pollution, the City of Newport is preparing to deploy a first of its kind smart enforcement system that will be capable of identifying and capturing noise violations in real-time.
The system, which pairs the City’s existing traffic camera capabilities with new sound-detecting technology, is intended to help close an enforcement gap encountered by the City’s Police and Zoning officials while responding to suspected noise violations by providing the City with pinpointed real-time data on excessive and potentially harmful decibel levels. Read more »

Here's Where & How to Vote in the General Election

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ELECTIONS NOTICE
 
ATTENTION NEWPORT RESIDENTS
 
NOTICE OF THE RI US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Read more »

FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM SET TO BEGIN ACROSS AQUIDNECK ISLAND

Monday, October 23, 2023

Overnight Water Main Flushing to Run Oct. 29^th – Nov. 9^TH
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023) – 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, October 29, 2023, and ending November 9, 2023.

To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m.

Hydrant Flushing is an essential part of the ongoing maintenance of the water system. Flushing has two critical functions. First, it is how we verify the system's ability to support essential fire protection. Second, flushing purges the system of sediment and stagnant water. The high flows drive this stagnant water or sediment out of the pipes through the flushed hydrant during flushing. These sediments would build up without flushing, resulting in increased water quality issues, such as discolored water. Read more »

All Invited to Learn More about School Zone Traffic Cameras

Friday, October 20, 2023

NEWPORT, R.I. -- The Newport Police Department is organizing an informational meeting to discuss the potential implementation of an Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera system in the school zones of Newport. This system aims to improve road safety by monitoring and enforcing traffic regulations in these areas.
 
The meeting will provide an opportunity for community members, parents, and concerned individuals to ask questions, and gather more information about this proposed system. The Newport Police Department supports technologies and programs that enhance public safety and has a positive impact to residential quality of life. Read more »

Learn More About Newport's Winter Electricity Rates

Monday, October 16, 2023

Newport Residents are invited to learn more about Newport Community Electric's proposed Winter 2023-2 rates. 
 
Please find the time and zoom information below:
 
Monday, October 16th, 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Join Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84970184875 
  Read more »

ELECTIONS NOTICE

Thursday, October 5, 2023

 ATTENTION NEWPORT RESIDENTS
 
Notice is hereby given that the City of Newport Canvassing Authority will meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Read more »

Newport Family Gifts $250,000 to Fire Department

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Donation to Help Fund New Rescue Vehicle, Spur Engine Replacement
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023) – The City of Newport is pleased to announce that the Newport Fire Department has received a significant gift from a local family that will help the City bolster its emergency response fleet.

Newport residents George and Susan Petrovas have donated $250,000 to the City's Fire Department, which will immediately help pay for a new Emergency Medical Rescue and help expedite the scheduled replacement of one of the City’s large apparatus engines. Read more »

Newport Hosting Pair of Trash & Recycling Events

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Eco-Depot & Fall Recycling Day Set for Oct. 14^th, Nov. 4th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023) – The City of Newport’s Clean City Program will be hosting a pair of events at Easton’s Beach beginning later this month to help Newport residents dispose of hazardous and harder to recycle items.

First up will be an Eco-Depot hosted in concert with Rhode Island Resource Recovery scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14^th from 8 a.m. until noon.
  Read more »

Notice of Nov. 7 General Election

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Attention Newport Residents

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF NEWPORT WILL HOLD US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOCAL RACES ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PRIMARY BALLOTS AND THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023 Read more »