City & Government

The City of Newport is reminding all Newport residents interested in running for office in the upcoming November election that they must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the City’s board of canvassers between June 22 and June 24. Filing a Declaration of Candidacy is the first step candidates need to take in order to […]

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that daily flex passes, which allow for one-day parking at Rhode Island State beaches, are now available for purchase at www.riparks.com/beach-pass. Anyone who buys a season pass or a daily flex pass online or before heading to the beach will be able to use the newly installed express lanes for […]

First Ward Newport City Councilor Angela McCalla announced on her Facebook Page on Tuesday night that she will seek re-election this fall. “Yes! I am running again! The work is not done yet. I have invested my time in listening and ensuring that all voices are brought to the table in the First Ward. I […]

Middletown Town Council hosted a Town Council Meeting on Monday, June 15th. Here’s what was on the jam-packed agenda.

Dr. Sandra Flowers today shared the following statement with What’s Up Newp, announcing her intent to run for reelection to the Newport School Committee. “I am announcing my intention to run for re-election to the Newport School Committee.  Presently in my sixth term, I know that much more work has to be done to maintain […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its seasonal 24-hour Bay Line telephone information line is now open.The Bay Line number, 401-222-8888, is toll-free within the state. Bay Line provides Rhode Islanders with a central telephone number to leave a recorded message about any sign of Bay-related environmental problems throughout the summer season for appropriate follow-up. It […]

With Rep. Dennis Canario announcing his retirement last week, Tiverton town councilman John Edwards announced today that he will run for the District 71 House of Representatives seat (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton).  Edwards is a twice elected town councilor in Tiverton, serving one term as the vice chair. “I have a great admiration for Rep […]

Newport Mayor and Council Chair provided the following weekly update on Sunday, June 14th via email and social media. Yesterday I witnessed again the frustration, outrage, and determination of Newport’s Black community in response to the continuing racism they face.  At the peaceful protest organized by youth in our community, the young voices of Newport spoke out against systemic injustice and called for […]

Newport City Council will host a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, June 16th at 4:30 pm. Here’s what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORTDOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGJUNE 16, 2020 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the […]

Representative Dennis Canario today announced on social media that he will not seek re-election in District 71 (Little Compton, Portsmouth, Tiverton). Canario, a Portsmouth resident, has served the residents of Portsmouth, Little Compton and Tiverton in District 71 since first being elected in November 2012. While the Declaration of Candidacy for those seeking to run […]

The Middletown Town Council will meet at 7 pm on Monday, June 15th. Here’s what’s on their agenda; POSTED – JUNE 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 2020 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND The following items of business, having been filed with the Town Clerk under the Rules of the Council, […]

Rep. Deborah Ruggiero announced today that she will seek re-election to the House of Representatives representing District 74, Jamestown and Middletown.  “Our lives have been completely upended by coronavirus, COVID19. These past several months I’ve been working non-stop to help so many Middletown and Jamestown residents secure their unemployment benefits, helping small businesses secure PPP […]