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The office of the City Manager has announced that Newport City Hall will be closed on Wednesday and that there will be no City Council Meeting on Wednesday night.

“Newport City Hall will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, January 23, 2019) due to lack of heat. The City Council meeting scheduled for January 23rd has also been cancelled.    

We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you.

Office of the City Manager

Dated: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 “


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