City & Government

Ms. Jamie Bova announced her campaign for Newport City Councilor At-Large today. Bova joins former Mayor Harry Winthrop as the outside candidates that will run against current Newport City Councilor’s John Florez, Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, and Naomi Neville for the four Newport City Councilor At-Large positions. Marco Camacho, Kate Leonard and Lynne Ceglie have each announced […]

The FY17 State Budget Bill, passed last week by the General Assembly, is a mixed bag for water quality in Narragansett Bay, according to Save The Bay Director of Advocacy Topher Hamblett. “The $35 million Green Economy Bond, introduced by Governor Raimondo and passed by the General Assembly, will help communities protect the Bay from […]

The Newport Police Department announced on their Official Facebook Page on Monday that they are seeking the publics help in locating Dandre L. Russ, a suspect believed to have been involved in a Felony Assault that occurred on June 13, 2016. The Newport Police Department has been investigating a stabbing that occurred on that day, where […]

The House of Representatives today voted 59 -13 to approve an $8.94 billion 2017 state budget bill that includes no broad-based tax increases, provides tax relief to retirees, enhances the state’s economic development tools, fully funds education, significantly scales back a proposal to tax medical marijuana and rolls back parking fees at state beaches to […]

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on June 22, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. For more info, updates and links, visit HERE. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers […]

1st Ward Newport City Councilor Marco Camacho confirmed with What’sUpNewp  on Saturday afternoon that he intends to run for re-election to the Newport City Council, representing the 1st Ward. Councilor John Florez, Lynne Ceglie, Kate Leonard and Jeanne-Marie Napolitano also have announced their intent on running for re-election in November. June 11 – Kate Leonard Will Run For […]

3rd Ward Newport City Councilor Kate Leonard has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that she intends to run for re-election to the Newport City Council, representing the 3rd Ward. “This has brought me enjoyment and I feel that the City Council allows me to give back to the community that I love. I believe my role is to work […]

Newport City Councilor-At-Large John Florez is the latest City Council member to announce his intent to run for re-election in November. On Wednesday, Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano told What’sUpNewp that she would be running for re-election and on Thursday, Councilor John Florez took to Facebook to announce that he would be running again. Councilor Lynne Ceglie […]

The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA), a non-profit organization focused on national security issues, has developed five-day certification preparation programs for cybersecurity professional candidates in collaboration with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).  Created through a Real Jobs RI grant, the next session for CompTIA A+ is scheduled to begin Monday, June 20, […]

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson will announce who will become the 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of The Navy (MCPON) in Newport today. Master Chief of the Navy Mike Stevens las held the unique non-commissioned rate of the United States Navy, more on that here – MCPON Mike Stevens to retire after four years as […]

On The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore on WADK 1540 AM today, Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano announced her intention to run for re-election on the Newport City Council. Hear from the Mayor from 26:00 to 53:49 below; If successfully re-elected to Newport City Council, Napolitano then would need the support of the four at-large councilors […]

In an effort to promote safe disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW), Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will host two Eco-Depot collections on Saturday, June 18. Rhode Island residents can bring household hazardous waste to the Central Landfill located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Additionally, Eco-Depot will visit Aquidneck Island for a […]

You can now get rid of that hazardous waste lurking in your home as Portsmouth’s delegation in the House of Representatives remind residents of an Eco-Depot event taking place in June. Oven cleaner, window cleaner, flea collars, pool chemicals, nail polish remover, oil based paint in rusty old cans are some of the items considered […]

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before Newport City Council at its regular meeting to be held on June 8, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG   CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign in with the City […]

Bill is designed to help small businesses, promote ‘beer tourism’ industry in Rhode Island Legislation cosponsored by Rep. Teresa Tanzi to allow breweries, distilleries and wineries to sell limited amounts of their products to visitors for sampling and off-site consumption has passed the House of Representatives. In photo: Representatives Teresa Tanzi, second from left, and […]

The City of Newport and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport today signed the Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) to support economic development and job creation initiatives in Newport. This agreement, the first of its kind in Rhode Island, was signed by Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano and NUWC Newport Commanding Officer Captain Howard S. […]

Six Newport City Council members voted in favor of supporting a resolution that will construct an ordinance to phase out the use of disposable plastic bags in Newport on Wednesday night, reports Newport Patch and Newport This Week. The “Single Use Plastics” Resolution, which was introduced by Councilor’s John Florez, Naomi Neville and Lynn Ceglie, calls on […]

The Senate Finance Committee hearing on S2987, which would increase the meals & beverage tax by 1% (to a total of 9%) in Newport and Middletown only is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 211 at the State House. This legislation was introduced after Middletown Town Council and Newport City Council passed resolutions asking for the […]

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Methods for Growing Tourism in the State of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding and Marketing Efforts will meet Thursday with Darin Early, president of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, and Seth Goldenberg, founder and CEO of Epic Decade, one of the three firms that developed the state’s tourism campaign. […]

The Department of Utilities construction projects that are in progress for the week of May 23rd are noted below.   Wellington CSO Facility Improvement Project- The construction of the new sewer force main in Wellington Avenue between Marchant Street and Thames Street will continue the week of May 23rd. The new force main is required […]

Three City Council members will introduce a Resolution at the May 25th Newport City Council meeting that will construct  an ordinance to phase out the use of disposable plastic bags in Newport.   The “Single Use Plastics” Resolution, which was introduced by Councilor’s John Florez, Naomi Neville and Lynn Ceglie, would call on the City Administration, in conjunction […]

The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at its regular meeting to be held on May 25, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Pell Elementary School. For more information and links to documents, visit HERE. CITIZEN’S FORUM: (Speakers must sign in with the […]