The City of Newport has announced that on February 22, 2023, the City Council will hold interviews for applicants seeking to serve on the Historic District Commission and Waterfront Commission. The interviews will take place in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of City Hall. The Council will interview three applicants, with Deanna Amorello and Frank […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong
What’s the latest with the Pell Bridge Ramps project? Is school regionalization between Newport and Middletown still being discussed? What are members of Newport City Council focusing on and what can we expect to change in 2023? Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joined What’sUpNewp this afternoon to answer those questions and discuss much more. Listen or […]
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Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Lower Thames Street to begin on Dec. 19
The City of Newport’s Department of Utilities has announced that it will be conducting repairs on the city’s sanitary sewer system infrastructure on Lower Thames Street between Narragansett Avenue and Stockholm Street starting Monday, December 19. The construction, which will be carried out by contractor Boyle & Fogarty, is expected to be completed by December […]
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City of Newport advising water customers of delayed billing
Newport Water Division customers should expect a delay in receiving their July utility bills after vendor technical issues impacted the ability to issue monthly statements, the City of Newport announced in a press release today. As a result, the City says that July utility bills will now be due on August 31st, 2022. Likewise, the late payment penalty […]
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Report details transportation in Newport today
The City of Newport has released the first in a series of findings in its comprehensive Transportation Master Plan process. Launched in the summer of 2021, the City’s Transportation Master Plan, aims to establish a collective vision to make it safer and easier for residents and visitors to navigate Newport’s streets and sidewalks. On Wednesday, the […]
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City of Newport offering free rapid COVID-19 test kits to community groups
As part of its effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, the City of Newport announced on Wednesday that they will be offering free at-home rapid test kits to any and all local non-profit and neighborhood groups interested in providing at-home kits to the community. From churches and social service providers to neighborhood associations and […]
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City of Newport to kick off the local redistricting process
With the General Assembly set to vote on a proposal that would realign House and Senate Districts to better reflect 2020 Census data, The City of Newport has announced that its officials are preparing to kick off their own local process to examine City Council Wards and Voting Precincts. The City’s Canvassing Authority is inviting […]
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Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Friday
Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano joins What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at noon on Friday, January 14. We’ll speak to Mayor Napolitano about how COVID is impacting city services, expectations for popular events, including the cherished St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ll also speak to the Mayor about budget talks with the school department, progress […]
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Newport Democratic City Committee to host two virtual presentations on the housing crisis in Newport
The Newport Democratic City Committee (NDCC) recently announced a pair of presentations on housing in Newport. According to Susan Taylor, Chair of NCC, the presentations come “with the idea of moving the community’s discussion forward on North End development, viewed through the lens of our housing crisis”. “We really hope the public will come away […]
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City of Newport to kick off American Rescue Plan fund engagement process
With the City of Newport expected to receive over $7 million in dedicated federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), City officials announced today via a press release that they will be kicking off a public engagement process next week to solicit ideas from individuals and non-profits to determine how best to utilize these dedicated one-time […]
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Agenda for Newport City Council’s September 8 meeting is here
The following items of business will go before Newport City Council at their next meeting in the Council Chambers of Newport City Hall on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm. For those who can’t make it to City Hall, you can watch the meeting live, or anytime afterward, here. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A […]
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Newport Recreation to host annual Easter Egg Hunt, Soccer Camp
Spring is in the air and the team at Newport Recreation is gearing up for a pair of events to kick off the season. The fun is set to begin on Saturday, April 3rd with the return of the City’s beloved Easter Egg Hunt. Cancelled last year due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s […]
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City of Newport recognizes late harbormaster Tim Mills with Posthumous Employee of the Year Award
The City of Newport has continued its annual tradition in recognizing members of its City workforce, honoring more than 50 employees for their dedicated service to the community and posthumously awarding the 2020 Employee of the Year to late Newport Harbormaster Timothy J. Mills. Now in its 24th year, the City’s annual Employee Recognition program was […]
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City Of Newport Launches Monthly Newsletter
The City Of Newport has published its first monthly Engage Newport newsletter, it’s all part of an effort to inform residents about important city projects and news. The Engage Newport initiative is a multifaceted approach to create communication and engagement between the City government and its residents, businesses and those interested in the growth and health of Newport. […]
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City of Newport Official 2015 Holiday Card Announced
Thompson Middle School seventh-grader Eleni Cooper was selected as this year’s winner of the 8th Annual Newport Holiday Card Contest for her subtle and creative nod to the City. Upon first glance, Eleni’s design is a simple Christmas tree. But upon closer inspection, the tree is adorned with ornaments that serve as unique and artful homages […]
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Newport Among ‘America’s Best Towns For The Holidays’
Photo: The Preservation Society of Newport County Travel + Leisure readers agree, Newport is among America’s Best Towns For The Holidays. In a story published on November 2nd, the list consisted of 25 towns and cities across the nation with Laguna Beach, California coming in at #25 and Aspen, Colorado taking the top spot. Where did […]
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City Of Newport Earns First Ever “Tip Fee” Recycling Rebate
RI Resource Recovery Corporation recently announced that the City of Newport’s fiscal-year-based recycling rate has increased from 23% to 29% resulting in Newport’s first ever municipal “tip fee” rebate. Newport’s tip fee for fiscal year 2015 was reduced from $32 to $31 per ton, a savings of $6,544.33. In a press release Sharon Penny from […]