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City of Newport Kicking Off Easton’s Beach Workshops

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Collaborative Visioning Process Set for the Future of Newport’s Iconic Beach

The City of Newport, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary design team, is launching a monthlong series of public workshops focused on the future of Easton’s Beach.
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PARKING SEASON UNDERWAY

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Metered & Residential Parking Programs Return

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs are in effect with new benefits for Newport residents.

This year, Newport residential parking pass holders will be entitled to three free hours of parking in every metered space across the City, as well as the Mary Street Parking Lot. Parking at Easton’s Beach will also be free for Newport residents throughout the summer with no need to purchase a separate parking pass.

To qualify for three free hours of street parking, residents are asked to enter their registration plate number in either the pay station or the Passport app. Read more »

City Offering Memorial Benches at Rogers High School

Monday, April 28, 2025

Memorial Benches to be Placed at New Rogers Entrance

NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025) – As construction on the new Rogers High School nears completion, the City of Newport is inviting the community to sponsor commemorative benches that will be installed at the school's main entrances.
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SPRING WATER MAIN FLUSHING SET TO BEGIN

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Overnight Water Main Flushing Scheduled to Run through May 8th

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025) - The Newport Water Division will begin its annual Spring water main flushing program throughout Newport on Sunday, April 27. This essential maintenance is part of the Division’s continued efforts to maintain high water quality throughout the distribution system.

Flushing will occur in designated areas during the overnight hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.

Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at the Newport Skatepark

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025) – The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be marking Arbor Day with a special tree planting ceremony on Thursday April 24th at the newly constructed Newport Skatepark.

This event not only celebrates the vital role that trees and open spaces play in promoting public health and well-being, but also marks the official dedication of the skatepark in memory of Seamus Kirby—a cherished member of the Newport community whose influence extended beyond the skateboarding community through his creativity, kindness, and dedication to the values of camaraderie and perseverance. Read more »

City of Newport Seeks Applicants for New Charter Review and Youth Advisory Commissions

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Volunteers Also Needed for Existing Boards & Commissions

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025) – The City of Newport is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for positions on a number of its Boards and Commission, including three newly created groups aimed at shaping the future of local governance and engaging the next generation of leaders.

NEWPORT ADDING NEW SMALL BOAT SEASONAL RENTAL MOORING FIELD

Monday, April 7, 2025

Lottery to Determine Mooring Field for Smaller Vessels

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025) – Keeping a boat in Newport Harbor is about to get easier. The City of Newport is set to debut a new small boat seasonal rental mooring field this summer in the Spindle Area of Newport Harbor, aiming to provide space for boats up to 26 feet in length. The new field, which is currently being installed, will feature 20 city owned rental moorings designed to meet the rising demand for moorings in Newport Harbor. Read more »

Zoning Board Applications to Move Online

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Zoning Board Applications to Move Online

Application Portal to Open Wednesday, April 9th

NEWPORT, R.I. – The City of Newport is continuing to add to its suite of online services. Beginning next week, applications for upcoming meetings of the Zoning Board of Review will be processed exclusively online through a new application portal set to be introduced on Wednesday, April 9th.

The change follows a new requirement passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly aimed at establishing a uniform filing process across all 39 cities and towns in the state.

The shift from paper applications to an online-only format aligns with the City of Newport's ongoing efforts to streamline government services and enhance accessibility, and will utilize the same ViewPoint system as the City’s online Building Permit process.

The goal is to make the application process as efficient and user-friendly as possible with staff available to assist anyone who may need guidance or help with the transition to the new online system.

In addition to the Zoning Board of Review, online applications for the City’s Planning Board
and Historic District Commission are also expected to be introduced in the coming months. For more information or to file an application, visit www.CityofNewport.com/ZoningBoard.
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New Water Rates Going into Effect

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Newport Water Division customers will see new rates with their April bills.

Under the new rates, a residential customer who uses 5,000 gallons of water per month will see an increase of $127.44 per year, or roughly $10.62 per month. The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) approved the rate increase plan in February.

This is the first time that water rates for operations and maintenance have been changed since 2019 and follows a debt service-related rate increase in 2022. Read more »

Newport Community Electricity Summer Prices Set

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Rates Set to Drop in Time for Summer

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025) – Newport Community Electricity customers can expect lower bills this summer.

The Newport Community Electricity program has set its new electricity supply rates, effective with the May 2025 meter read. Prices will decrease significantly, dropping from 16.287 cents/kWh this past winter to 10.014 cents/kWh for the City’s default electricity option. These rates will be fixed for six months, through customers’ November 2025 meter read. Current participants do not need to take any action to continue in the program and will automatically receive the new pricing for their enrolled product.

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