Harbormaster’s Office Set to Crack Down on Violations
Friday, July 31, 2020
From Land and Sea, Newport Stepping up COVID-19 Enforcement
Visitors Urged to Wear Masks, Adhere to Social Distancing Rules
NEWPORT, R.I. (Friday, July 31, 2020) – Ahead of what would have normally been one of the busiest weekends of the summer, the City of Newport is again taking steps to increase its COVID-19 related enforcement measures.
Historically, the last weekend in July has marked the kickoff to the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, with the City welcoming tens of thousands of music fans to historic Fort Adams and Newport Harbor. And while this year’s festivals have gone virtual, City officials are still preparing for an influx of visitors that is expected to quickly fill up the City’s downtown shopping district, harbor, and beaches.
City Playgrounds to Reopen
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
City Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Paul L. Gaines, Sr.
Friday, June 26, 2020
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in honor of New England’s First African American Mayor
NEWPORT, R.I. (Friday, June 26, 2020) – Flags at Newport City Hall have been lowered to half-staff to honor the life of former Mayor and City Councilor Paul Gaines, Sr. As an educator, coach, and community leader, Mayor Gaines was a pillar of the Newport community and a role model to generations of island residents. In 1981, he was elected by his peers on the City Council as the first African American mayor in New England.
Canvassing Office Set to Accept Candidate Declarations
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Newport Residents Encouraged to Run for Office
City Assisting Organizers of Peaceful Protest
Friday, June 12, 2020
Statement on Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Demonstration
Friday, June 5, 2020
City Offering Payment Plans for those Unable to Pay Utility Bills
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Statement on Public Safety in Newport Related to the Ongoing Nationwide Protests
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Easton’s Beach Set to Open for the Season June 4th
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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