4/28/2025
City Offering Memorial Benches at Rogers High School
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.
4/23/2025
SPRING WATER MAIN FLUSHING SET TO BEGIN
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.
4/16/2025
Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration
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.