The Newport City Council will consider a residential curbside composting service agreement and a contract for a new harbormaster patrol vessel when it meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 43 Broadway.
The council will vote on a service agreement with Black Earth Compost for residential curbside composting and award a contract for a harbormaster patrol vessel, according to the meeting agenda released Thursday.
Other major agenda items include a supplemental agreement for professional services related to the Perrotti Park project and authorization to accept grant funds for restoring marsh habitat and public green spaces at South Easton Pond.
The council will also consider amendments to the city’s purchasing policy and renewal of Magnet Forensic Extraction Software and scheduling software licenses.
Several special events are up for approval on the consent calendar, including:
- Fab Newport’s 2025 Fall Secret Garden Tour on Bellevue Avenue, Sept. 5-7
- Puddingstone Events’ “A Long Walk Through The Night” at Belmont Chapel, Sept. 7
- Redwood Library’s Music Series on the lawn, Sept. 9 and Oct. 7
- newportFILM screening at O’Hare Academic Building, Sept. 18
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Family Day at Morton Park, Sept. 20
- The Landing Seafood Fest at 30 Bowen’s Wharf, Oct. 18-19
- IYRS Community Holiday Party and Artisan Fair on Thames Street in December
The council will receive a “State of the Beach” assessment from Newport Beach Commission Chairman Mark Fitzgerald and consider his request for the city to partner with Salve Regina University on an economic impact study regarding Easton’s Beach operations.
Second readings are scheduled for multiple ordinances, including amendments to the general fee schedule, a Fraternal Order of Police contract, and several parking-related ordinances affecting prohibited parking areas, residential parking streets and multi-way stop signs.
The Board of License Commissioners will consider a daily liquor license for The Landing Seafood Fest and receive notification of a name change from The Wharf Pub Newport to The Wharf Southern Kitchen.
A pedicab business license renewal for Pedi-Power Pedicabs, LLC is also on the agenda.
The council will consider a resolution requesting a meeting with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to discuss the status of local transportation projects and rotary plans.
A citizens’ forum will begin the meeting, allowing residents to address the council for up to three minutes on city business matters not on the regular agenda.
The complete agenda and supporting documents are available at https://www.clerkshq.com/Newport-ri?docId=aug27_25dk&path=Newport_Dockets%2Caug27_25dk%2C.
