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The City of Newport’s Zoning Board of Review will host their next meeting on Monday, January 27th at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Zoning Board of Review is responsible for overseeing and administering the City’s zoning code in a fair and equitable fashion, according to the City’s website. Here’s what’s on […]

Rhode Island has a better than 50-50 chance of dipping into a recession by the end of this year, according to a leading Rhode Island economist whose monthly index tracks the strength of the state’s economy. Lardaro A slowing Rhode Island and national economy, jobs reports that mask true employment, and growing deficits are among […]

The City of Newport this week became one of the first communities in the country to adopt standards designed to help protect some of its most historic neighborhoods from the threat posed by rising sea levels, according to a press release issued today by the City of Newport. On Tuesday, Historic District Commission members voted […]

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is informing the motoring public that there will be a temporary, eastbound, single lane closure (heading from Jamestown toward Newport) on the Newport Pell Bridge. This temporary lane closure is due to additional necessary work discovered during current bridge deck repairs, which requires prompt attention. The lane closure is […]

Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Newport County’s six cities and towns have until Feb. 13 to apply for more than $270,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. “These funds focus on serving the distinct needs of the residents of these communities. Working with partners that have strong ties here gives us the resources […]

 Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) is severely disappointed with the FY 2021 budget proposal (2020-H 7171) that was recently submitted by Governor Raimondo.  In particular, Representative Canario cites the numerous tax and fee increases, several of which were rejected by the General Assembly last session. “After reviewing this budget proposal, […]

Newport City Council hosted their second meeting of 2020 on Wednesday, January 22nd. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and forty five minutes. Here’s a video of the entire meeting, we’ll follow up stories and issues as needed. In the meantime, here’s a quick look at how the votes fell; 1.PUBLIC HEARING:  Proposed Amendments to […]

With the start of the legislative session, I reached out to the area’s legislative delegation to survey what legislation is important to each of them, the challenges ahead, and their perspective on the upcoming legislative session.  Initially, I expected to wrap the answers into a single story. But the responses were so extensive and informative […]

In an effort to advance high-speed internet connectivity across Rhode Island, Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) has introduced legislation calling for the creation of state entities to take charge of spreading broadband access, according to a press release sent by the Rhode Island General Assembly on Tuesday. Legislation she has introduced calls for […]

In her annual address at the Minister’s Alliance Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, Governor Raimondo today announced new criminal justice reforms. Through a series of proposals in her FY21 budget and administrative actions, the Governor plans to implement recommendations from her Criminal & Juvenile Justice Working Group.  “Every citizen deserves to know that their […]

The Town of Middletown has announced that the Middletown Planning Board will host a public workshop meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 6 pm in the Town Council Chambers to review and accept public comment on the latest draft documents for the proposed Atlantic Beach Overlay Zoning District. Draft documents and other updates can be […]

The effort to draft a long-term vision that promises to guide future development in the City’s North End is due to get underway next week. Representatives from the City’s consultants, NBBJ, will be hosting a series of meetings beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21st to collect initial input from community members and City staff, officially kicking off an […]

Ruggerio bill provides for Senate confirmation of education commissioners STATE HOUSE — President of the Senate Dominick J. Ruggerio has introduced legislation to require appointments to the offices of Elementary & Secondary Education Commissioner and Postsecondary Education Commissioner to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, just as other high-level state government […]

Governor Gina M. Raimondo today signed an executive order committing Rhode Island to be powered by 100 percent renewable electricity by the end of the decade. Her executive order directs the state’s Office of Energy Resources to conduct an economic and energy market analysis and develop actionable policies and programs to reach this bold, but […]

Newport City Council will host their next regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda; CITY OF NEWPORTDOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGJANUARY 22, 2020 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN […]

Warming Centers will be open across the City of Newport over the coming days as the National Weather Service is forecasting a sudden drop in temperatures beginning Thursday, Jan. 16th, the City of Newport announced today.  The City says each of the City’s five designated warming centers will be open for all those who need to […]

The following story was written by Jeanette Steele, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs. This story originally appeared here. For the sixth year, the U.S. Naval War College is holding a war game fundamentals course to teach the war-gaming skills that the college uses to help decision-makers shape the future Navy. War-gaming is a time-honored […]