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NEWPORT NAMES INTERIM POLICE CHIEF

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Search Process for New Chief to Include Public Forum
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023) – The City of Newport is beginning a formal search process to replace outgoing Police Chief Gary T. Silva, who announced his retirement after 40 years with the department earlier this month.

Capt. Ryan Duffy, a 22-year veteran of the Newport Police Department, will serve as interim Police Chief while a search is underway. Read more »

Newport Police Chief to Retire

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Chief Gary T. Silva to retire after 40 years of Service
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, Feb. 14th, 2023) – After 40 years of service to the community, including the last 12 years as Newport’s top cop, Police Chief Gary T. Silva is set to retire on Feb. 24th.

Silva was first sworn in as a Police Officer in June of 1983, rising through the ranks to Investigator, Sergeant, and Lieutenant before being promoted to Captain in 2004.  Read more »

Newport to Open Emergency Overnight Warming Center

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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.
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Tree & Open Space Commission to Host Park Workshop

Friday, January 27, 2023

Residents Invited to Discuss Park Access, Safety with Community Police

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, JAN. 27, 2023) – The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be hosting a special public workshop on Wednesday, February 8th, from 5 – 6 p.m. to discuss community policing efforts in Newport’s Public Parks. 

The workshop, which will be held in the Friends Room at the Newport Library, follows up on a recommendation in a 2022 Park Safety Report that the Commission submitted to the City Council following a months-long process of research and public meetings.  
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Dinghy Rack Lottery Open to Newport Residents

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Applications accepted Feb. 1st- 28th for kayak, dinghy owners
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, JAN. 24, 2023) – Kayakers and dinghy owners take note: The Newport Harbormaster’s Office will be accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at the King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1^st until Feb. 28th.

Spaces will be determined through a lottery system, with a drawing held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 9 a.m. at the Newport Harbormaster’s Office. Read more »

Newport Looking for Police Recruits

Friday, January 20, 2023

Applications Being Accepted Through February 21st

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023) – The City of Newport is looking for some new recruits to join Newport’s finest.

Applications to join the Newport Police Department are being accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 21st . Both certified police officers and new recruits are being encouraged to apply.

With the oldest Community Policing program in the state, Newport Police Officers have a chance to make a difference on a daily basis while being a part of a dynamic, internationally known community. Read more »

City Preparing for Coastal Storm

Thursday, December 22, 2022

NEWPORT, R.I. (December 22, 2022) -- The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and Coastal Flood Warning beginning at 1 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23rd until 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24th.

Please be advised that this is expected to be a high-impact storm with power outages, temporary road and bridge closures, and isolated flooding all possible.

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Emergency Sewer Line Repairs on Lower Thames Street to Begin Monday

Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEWPORT, R.I. - The City of Newport's Department of Utilities, Water Pollution Control Division will be making needed repairs to the City’s Sanitary Sewer System Infrastructure on Lower Thames Street between Narragansett Avenue and Stockholm Street beginning Monday, December 19th.

Beginning on December 19, 2022, crews from the City's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty, will start construction in the area with the aim of wrapping up by December 30th. Read more »

City Preparing for Two-Tier Residential Tax Program

Monday, December 12, 2022

Applications Being Mailed and Available for Online Download
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022) – Newport residents are being advised to be on the lookout this week for an official mailing from the Tax Assessor’s Office as City staff prepares to accept applications for the recently adopted two-tier residential tax program.
 
The program, which was adopted by the City Council earlier this fall, is intended to encourage year-round residency for both property owners and renters alike.
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Newport Police Department Establishes Dedicated LGBTQ+ Liaison

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Officer to Serve as a Contact for LGBTQ+ Community
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30TH, 2022) – Building upon its longstanding tradition of Community Oriented Policing, the Newport Police Department is pleased to announce the designation of the City’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer.

The position is intended to serve as a point of contact within the Department for members of the City’s LGBTQ+ community and was developed through an ongoing dialogue with the city’s LGBTQ+ advocates from Newport Pride Inc., whose mission is to build a more inclusive LGBTQ+ community in Newport County. Read more »