What's Up in Newport: Sunday, September 1

Good Morning! Today is September 1, the 245th day of the year; 121 days remain in 2024.

Top Stories From Last Week

Newport City Council recently approved a settlement with RIDOT, providing an additional $125,000 for a property dispute related to a bridge realignment project. Meanwhile, Middletown resident Ronald Kobayashi will be recognized for his dedication to keeping his community clean, while Newport teachers express concerns about recent actions by the school superintendent that allegedly violate their collective bargaining agreement.

Top Stories

Newport City Council approves settlement with RIDOT

Newport City Council settles property dispute with RIDOT, receiving an additional $125,000.

Middletown resident to be recognized by Middletown Town Council, Police Department

83-year-old Middletown resident Ronald Kobayashi will be recognized for his daily commitment to keeping his neighborhood clean.

"We Are Begging for Help," Newport Teachers' Union President tells Newport City Council

Newport teachers are working under "work to contract" conditions due to contract violations and unfair labor practices by the superintendent.

This Day In Newport History – August 29, 1778: Battle of Rhode Island

The First Rhode Island Infantry, the first all-black unit in the US, defeated British assaults at the Battle of Rhode Island.

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: August 27 – 28

Dennis Shannon was cited for publicly urinating, expectorating, or defecating.

2024 Rhythm & Roots Festival kicks off in grand style

Rhythm & Roots Festival honors late founder Chuck Wentworth with a charitable foundation to support young musicians.

Ask The Superintendent: Colleen Burns Jermain will join What'sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on August 29

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will discuss the latest teacher negotiations and Rogers High School construction.

On This Day – August 28, 1987: Actor John Huston dies in Middletown

John Huston, renowned actor and director, passed away in Middletown, Rhode Island, while working on his final film, "Mr. North."

DEM: Rhode Island state beach facilities close following Labor Day weekend

State beach facilities in Rhode Island will close after Labor Day, except for a few concessions that will remain open for a few more weeks.

Lane closures schedule for Newport Pell Bridge September 3 – 6

The Newport Pell Bridge will have multiple lane closures for electrical and signage installation tasks.

Aquidneck Avenue commercial property sells for $3.5 million

Lila Delman Compass facilitated the sale of a commercial waterfront property in Middletown for $3.5 million.

Rhode Island Police Chiefs step up patrols for Labor Day Weekend

Police chiefs in Rhode Island will bolster patrols over Labor Day weekend to deter impaired driving.

The Breakers will host 'SEARCHERS (Act 3)', a contemporary art installation by Hadi Falapishi

Hadi Falapishi's art installation at The Breakers explores themes of migration, acceptance, and curiosity through 100 paintings and sculptures.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom closes Lower Melville Pond

Lower Melville Pond and Carr Pond closed due to blue-green algae bloom, posing health risks to humans and pets.

197 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far

Newport's voter turnout for the State Primary is low, with only 197 voters participating so far.

Newport City Council honors late resident with pier dedication

Kevin Sheekey's dedication to Newport Harbor, especially the Stone Pier, led to its expansion and now bears his name.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) assisted a What'sUpNewp journalist with the reporting included in this newsletter.

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today: There is a chance of showers, mainly before 5 pm. Patchy fog between 2 pm and 4 pm. Otherwise, it is cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 7 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 64. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Marine Forecast

Today: SSW wind 6 to 9 kt, increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers, mainly before 5 pm. Patchy fog before noon, then Patchy fog between 2pm and 4 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SW wind 5 to 9 kt, becoming W after midnight. A slight chance of showers before 9 pm. Patchy fog before midnight. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 64°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 6:12 am | Sunset: 7:17 pm | 13 hours and 5 minutes of sun.
High tide at 7:26 am & 7:52 pm | Low tide at 1:24 am & 12:50 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 27.6 days, 4% lighting.

Things To Do

97th CYC Around the Island Race
10 am to 12 pm: Cars and Coffee at Longplex Family & Sports Center
10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking

Live Music & Entertainment

Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
Greenvale Vineyards: Mary Hurwitz Duo from 1 pm to 4 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Twisters at 4:30 pm, Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story at 7:30 pm
Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jake Kulak Band from 8 pm to 12 am
Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders from 4 pm to 7 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at The Pineapple Club from 6 pm to 9 pm
Newport Vineyards: Nikki & The Barn Boys from 1 pm to 4 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
Sunset Cove: Steve Demers (TBD) and No Rulz from 5 pm to 8 pm