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Newport to Open Emergency Overnight Warming Center

At-Risk Residents Encouraged to Seek Overnight Shelter at City’s Maritime Center

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1ST, 2023) – Faced with potentially record cold temperatures, the City of Newport’s Emergency Management team is preparing to open an emergency overnight warming center at the Newport Maritime Center beginning on Thursday, Feb. 2^nd. 

The Maritime Center, which is located in the lower level of the Armory Building at 365 Thames St. will be open during overnight hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and is intended to augment the City’s network of daytime warming centers and community-based social service providers.
 

Parking Ban Issued Ahead of Winter Storm

Residents Urged to Keep Cars Off Streets, Utilize City Parking Lots
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban from 11 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JAN. 28^TH UNTIL 9 A.M. ON SUNDAY, JAN. 30^TH due to impending winter weather. 

In order to help facilitate the City’s snow removal efforts, Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Visitor’s Center, Mary Street, and Easton’s Beach parking lots during the storm. Alternatively, residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off street parking to keep vehicles off the roadways.

Parking Ban, Trash Delay Issued Ahead of Winter Storm

Residents Urged to Keep Cars Off Streets, Utilize City Parking Lots

NEWPORT, R.I. (Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to the impending winter storm.

Trash service will also be suspended, resulting in a one-day collection delay for Friday customers.
 

RESCHEDULED -Tree & Open Space Commission Meeting

RESCHEDULED - The Tree & Open Space Commission is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the City's parks, trees, and open space. Click here for an agenda

Aquidneck Island Planning Commission Meeting

The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) works to preserve and improve the environment, economy and quality of life on Aquidneck Island ­ – to ensure that the Island remains a great place to live, work, play and thrive.
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City Council Interviews for Boards and Commissions

City Councilors will be interviewing candidates for vacancies that exist on the City's Boards and Commissions

The Council will interview the following applicants for the Historic District Commission and Trust and Investment Commission:

Historic District​ Commission
5:00 p.m. Ray Goddard – Reappointment
5:30 p.m. Kelly Moran – Reappointment
6:00 p.m. Alexandra Sullivan –alternate position
7:00 p.m. Jan D’Entremont –alternate position
 
Trust and Investment​ Commission
6:30 p.m. William Hogan
7:30 p.m.  Anne McCarver

The Council may also discuss at the conclusion of the interview how they may vote on applicants seeking an appointment to the above boards or commissions at a regularly scheduled Council meeting at which a vote to appoint an applicant is considered.
 
 

Historic District Commission Meeting

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District. 
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