Newport City Hall

Newport’s City Council is gearing up for a strategic planning session on December 18. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the workshop will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers at 43 Broadway.

During this meeting, council members will discuss goal setting and receive an update on strategic outcome areas.

Residents are welcome to attend and watch the goal-setting process in action.

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