City & Government

There is a “Parking Ban” in effect in Newport from 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2017, until Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 8am due to the forecasted snow storm. Motor vehicles parked on such a street one-half hour after the public ban has been announced may be towed. Residents can utilize the following parking […]

The 2017-2018 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when the 75 members of the House of Representatives and the 38 members of the Senate are sworn into office. The membership includes 12 new representatives and four new senators. The opening-day session of both the Senate and the […]

The following weather advisory and information is being shared on behalf of the City of Newport and Newport Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Advisory for our area and a Gale Warning for our waters from 7 pm this evening until 6 am Friday morning. See the information below […]

Santa has notified the Newport Police Department that he has completed all of the tasks that Mrs. Claus requested. While he still has much to do before Christmas he has confirmed that he will be coming back to Newport tonight. He will be touring the areas of the City listed in the “Santa’s Nightly Ride […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a “Wind Chill Advisory” for our area. This advisement goes into effect this evening and will continue through tomorrow morning. Temperatures are expected to be as low as 11 degrees with wind chill values that could be as low as -10 degrees. The Newport Emergency Management Agency is […]

Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a shoplifting suspect.  The person pictured in the photograph that has been provided by Newport Police Department reportedly stole five Playstation controllers from a store in Newport, the store appears to be Walmart. Anyone with information on this matter, should contact Newport Police Department Detective Wuest at […]

A local resident in the Historic Hill neighborhood reported on NextDoor that at 4:18 a.m. on Tuesday morning that several of her security cameras captured someone in a white hoodie and white painter pants trying to break into her car. Upon her forwarding the surveillance video to the Newport Police Department, Sergeant Jason Kleinknecht of the Newport […]

Rhode Islanders with bold ideas for moving the state forward have until Fri., Dec. 16, to apply for $300,000 grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. This year, the Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship program focuses on proposals that increase or improve civic engagement. “We are marking our 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration of community. As we […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport, RI this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 12/12 – 12/16 Newport: Broadway at Marlborough St., shoulder closures possible for construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority: 12/11 – 12/17 […]

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Methods for Growing Tourism in the State of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding and Marketing Efforts will meet Monday to discuss a variety of tourism efforts. The meeting is scheduled Monday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 101 on the first floor of the State […]

The newly sworn-in Newport City Council will host their first City Council meeting on December 14th. 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 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. […]

Waiting at a bus stop and wondering if your bus will arrive on time? You don’t have to wonder any more. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has announced the introduction of real-time transit information through “Transit” – North America’s most popular public transportation app. Using the Transit app, which is available for both […]

Here is what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport, RI this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 12/3 – 12/9 Jamestown: Rte. 138 East and West, from Rte. 1 to the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, watch for our crews in a moving operation for highway lighting work, Monday-Thursday nights […]

The Alliance for Livable Newport (ALN) hosted a Community Forum and Information session on the upcoming improvements to the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center (Gateway Center) on Monday, November 28th in the lobby of the Transportation and Visitors Center on America’s Cup Avenue. Representatives of the team leading the effort discussed  the planned work, provide […]

The City of Newport, Department of Planning, has launched a website where users can understand the implications of flooding and learn how to protect themselves, their homes and businesses before, during, and after a flood. The City of Newport, Department of Planning is dedicated to the safety of all residents and infrastructure. Understanding flooding and being able to protect yourself […]

The Newport Department of Utilities, Water Pollution Control Division and the engineering consultant Fuss & O’Neill have been working on the Drainage Investigation and Flood Analysis Project for the drainage watershed that includes Whitwell Ave and surrounding area that discharges into the Moat at Ellery Road. The City recognizes that participation from the residents and […]

The Alliance for Livable Newport (ALN) hosted a Community Forum and Information session on the upcoming improvements to the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center (Gateway Center) on Monday evening in the lobby of the Transportation and Visitors Center on America’s Cup Avenue. Representatives of the team leading the effort discussed  the planned work, provide renderings […]