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Survey Seeks Input on Making Newport a Better Place to Live for All Ages

Friday, November 1, 2019

 Newport, R.I. – To make Newport a more livable City for residents as they age, a survey is asking residents age 45+ what the City is doing well and what it could do better.
 
The survey will run Oct. 25-Nov. 29 and is part of the work being done by the City, AARP-RI, and the Newport Partnership for Families to make Newport an even better place to live for its aging population. With 21 percent of the City’s population now age 60 and over, that number is projected to double by 2040. Read more »

Court House Traffic Pattern to Remain in Place for Environmental Testing

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Detour extended at the request of the Spring Leadership Committee
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 16, 2019) – A traffic pattern change around the area surrounding the former Coffey’s Garage on Spring Street will remain in place in order to accommodate environmental testing at the request of the Historic Spring Leadership Committee.
 

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We Want to Know: How do you Get Around Newport?

Friday, October 11, 2019

Survey Seeking Input for Transportation Master Plan

NEWPORT, R.I. (Thursday, October 10, 2019) – With the summer season winding down, City planners are asking Newport residents, business owners, and visitors alike to help “Keep Newport Moving” by participating in an online survey designed to kick off the City’s first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan. Read more »

City Joins Nextdoor Community as Partner Agency

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Effort Aims to Reach Residents through Neighborhood Social Networking Site
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, October 9, 2019) – The City of Newport on Wednesday announced it has joined Nextdoor, the private social networking site for neighborhoods, as a Partner Agency.
 
The decision to join Nextdoor is part of an ongoing effort to advance the City’s technological and civic engagement strategy, and follows the launch of a new Smart911 Emergency Alert system last month.   Read more »

All are Invited to Welcome Newport's Sister City Delegation from Imperia, Italy

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, October 9, 2019) – Mayor Jamie Bova and the Newport City Council invite the public to join them at a reception on Friday, October 11th, from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Imperia, Italy. Read more »

Road Closures Planned for Broadway Street Fair

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019) --  With the annual Broadway Street Fair due to take place this weekend, the Newport Police Department are reminding residents and visitors that Broadway will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic between Gould Street and Farewell Street, as well as all of Washington Square, from 8 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12th. Read more »

Street Closure Planned for Concours Tour d'Elegance

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Motorists are advised that a small section of Bellevue Avenue, from William Street to Bowery Street, will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019) -- On Saturday, October 5, 2019 Audrain’s Newport Concours Tour d ’Elegance will take place in the City of Newport. The day begins with the Tour d’ Elegance parade of cars leaving Jamestown at approximately 7:45 a.m. and traveling over the Pell Bridge.
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Newport Named Age-Friendly Community

Thursday, September 26, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019) -- The City of Newport has been named an Age Friendly Community by the nation's leading advocacy group for seniors. 

AARP is pleased to welcome Newport as the latest member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Read more »

City Hires New Director of Planning & Economic Development

Thursday, September 26, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019) – The City of Newport on Wednesday announced the hiring of Patricia Reynolds as Newport’s new Director of Planning and Economic Development.

A native Rhode Islander and architect by training, Ms. Reynolds comes to Newport following a distinguished 24-year career with the City of Warwick, where she most recently served as Principal Planner. Read more »

Community Meeting Slated for Historic Hill Roadway Improvements

Friday, September 13, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. – Work to reconstruct three streets in the City’s Historic Hill neighborhood is expected to get underway later this month.

Residents of High Street, School Street and Division Street are asked to take note that all three roads are slated for reconstruction as part of the City’s ongoing roadway improvement program.  Read more »