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Liberty Tree Planting to Mark Arbor Day Celebration

Community Invited to Celebrate America’s 250th

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026) –The City of Newport will be celebrating Arbor Day this year with a special celebration and Liberty Tree planting in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Hosted by Newport’s Tree and Open Space Commission and Newport Historical Society, this year’s ceremony will be taking place at William Ellery Park, located at the intersection of Thames and Farewell Streets.  Honors will be provided by the Newport Artillery Company.

In addition to serving as a kickoff to the City’s 250th celebrations multiple presenters will focus on the significance of the Liberty Tree, the park and the role of Newport and its residents in the fight for liberty. The highlight of the day will be the replanting of the City’s official Liberty Tree; a 20-foot American Elm generously donated by the Preservation Society of Newport County.

The festivities are scheduled to begin on Friday, April 24th at 1:30 p.m. and all are welcome and encouraged to join in.
 

Newport Residents Invited to Spring Recycling Day

Harder to Recycle Items to be Collected April 25th

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026) – In honor of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd.
 
The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to recycle” items including E-Waste, cardboard, clothing, and textiles, scrap metal, and rigid plastic. Three bulky waste items will also be permitted along with free paper shredding for up to three banker’s boxes.

Please note that event is free and open to City of Newport residents only. Proof of residency is required.
 

Summer Electricity Rates Announced

NEWPORT, R.I. - The Newport Community Electricity program has announced new electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the May 2026 meter read.

The prices of the program’s electricity options will decrease by 8% and the program default option, Newport Standard, will continue to include 5% additional renewable energy from local projects in Rhode Island.

The new prices will be fixed for six months through customers’ November 2026 meter read.
 

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review is responsible for overseeing and administering the City's zoning code in a fair and equitable fashion.  Click here for an agenda

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is tasked with providing advice to the City on how to make Newport safer and more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Click Here for an Agenda

City Council - Executive Session 

The City Council will meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation.


 

 

 

City Council Meeting

The City Council serves as a the primary decision making body for the City. Join us for its regular monthly meeting, held in the Second Floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Click here to read an agenda and to view the meeting online.