Election

Dear Editor,  As parents of Newport Public School students: a recent graduate of Rogers High School (now at St. John’s, NYC) and a current junior, my family and I are in full support of Kendra Wilson Muenter for another term on the Newport School Committee. Kendra is a parent, community volunteer, hard worker, who values […]

We have known Rebecca “Becky” Bolan for 27 years. We have closely workedwith her on numerous projects. She works tirelessly with utmost dedication and isof the highest integrity. She always does her research and comes to meetingsprepared, ready to work with anyone, even the contrarians. She moves issues orproblems toward resolution. She comes from a […]

I met Xay during his first run for City Council in 2022 when he knocked on my door. I was impressed with his vision for Newport, a vision that takes us forward. Since our first meeting, I have attended events where Xay answered questions presented to him by members of the community. These questions were […]

To the Editor,   I first met Xay in my front yard when he was walking neighborhoods during the campaign for city council two years ago. He shared his views, but he was clearly more interested in listening to mine.  What struck me was his seriousness of purpose. It wasn’t a casual conversation. It was a […]

I know a few things about being a Newporter. It’s not about if you were born in the Newport Hospital,  what your last name is or whether you are a full or parttime resident. Being a true Newporter means loving the Newport community, generously giving your time, working hard, and taking immense pride in calling […]

Dear Editor, In Middletown, we are currently faced with a choice. Do we want to subsidize and promote short-term-rentals (STRs) or do we want to limit/eliminate them? The current Council consists of a voting block who seem more in favor of limiting them. On the other side of the issue, we have Mr. Turano, who […]

Dear Newport Voters, As a teacher in an urban high school, I work with students daily who face unique challenges, that include a wide variety of academic, domestic and social struggles, emotional trauma, poverty, poor attendance, along with a lack of basic needs and resources.  That’s why I endorse Elizabeth “Beth” Cullen for the Newport […]

I have known Lynn Ceglie for over 30 years.  I admire her dedication to this community.  She is conscientious and extremely responsive to her constituents. I have seen her answer calls and texts from residents who have concerns about their quality of life. Her achievements include reducing residential taxes, providing free downtown parking, and banning […]

I met Mark Aramli just prior to the last election cycle and invited him to tour the Edward King House Newport Senior Center.  He contacted me shortly after and came for a visit and tour of the building.  He learned we are a safe place for all Seniors aged 50+ to learn, grow, socialize and […]

Vote Ceglie!  Vote Smart!! In my experience with Lynn Underwood Ceglie Ward 2 will be lucky to have her back!  She has always been responsible and responsive to any of the issues I asked her to resolve.  She knows how to get it done.  I believe she truly cares for her constituents and will make […]

Dear Editor,   I am writing to express my strong support for Penny Billington Hunt’s candidacy for the Newport  School Committee. As a concerned parent in our community, I believe Penny brings the  leadership, vision, and dedication that our schools desperately need.   Penny has a proven track record of advocating for quality education and […]

I am a full-time Newport resident with great concern for our housing crisis. I want to applaud the effort to curb the growth of new short-term rentals by Councilor Mark Aramli, as these units continue to consume our residential housing. Short term rentals are now poised to gobble up the buildings of our small shops […]

Dennis Turano is a long-life Middletown, Rhode Islander who proudly serves as a Middletown Council person. Dennis’ personal business expertise and success, leadership, and his fiscal stewardship provide him with the tools needed to represent our community.  Serving 8 years as a public servant for Middletown he has been instrumental in the after-school program initiative […]

I am writing to endorse Robert “Bobby” Leary for School Committee. Bobby Leary has an indefatigable passion for serving children and families in his capacity as a School Board member. Bobby does not hesitate to ask the tough questions as his primary motivation is doing the right thing. Bobby has integrity, is transparent and asks […]