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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 
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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.
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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 »

Newport Community Electricity Winter Rates Announced

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Rates to Be Set Below Rhode Island Energy Last Resort Pricing
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023) – The Newport Community Electricity program is announcing new winter electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the November meter read. The new prices are fixed for six months and will be adjusted to summer rates in May 2024. 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 »

COMMUNITY INVITED TO MEETING ON THE COGGESHALL SCHOOL

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Residents Invited to Learn More about Planned Residential Conversion

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, SEPT. 21, 2023) – The City of Newport and BCM Realty Partners is inviting the community for a public discussion regarding the residential conversion of the Coggeshall Elementary School.

The discussion, which will include representatives from the City’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, is scheduled to be held on Thursday October 5th, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Innovate Newport, located at 513 Broadway.
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Newport Kicks off Strategic Planning Process

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Online Portal & Ideas Board Seek Resident Input
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023) – The City of Newport is asking community members and stakeholders to help update the City Council’s Strategic Plan.

As one of the City’s visioning documents, the City Council’s Strategic Plan aims to ensure that the City’s priorities align with those expressed by the community by identifying an overarching vision for the City and guide where and how it focuses its resources. Read more »

NEWPORT TO RECEIVE $738,000 FIREFIGHTERS GRANT

Thursday, August 17, 2023

15 Firefighters to Train in Paramedic Emergency Medical Care
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023) – The City of Newport has been awarded a $738,881.31 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for the training of a minimum of 15 Firefighters to the Paramedic Level of Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Licensing.

The grant, which was secured through the efforts of Newport Fire Department staff with the support of Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation led by the office of U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), stipulates that $671,710.28 will be provided by FEMA, with a $67,171.03 match provided by the City of Newport. Read more »