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ILLUMINATED BOAT PARADE RESCHEDULED

Friday, November 25, 2022

Small Craft Advisory Issued for Narragansett Bay
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022) – We’re sorry to report that due to expected gale force winds, tonight’s Illuminated Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 3^rd at 6:15 p.m., weather permitting.

The decision to reschedule the popular holiday tradition was made out of an abundance of caution after the National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for Narragansett Bay beginning at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25^th until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26^th. Read more »

Newport Fire, Police Set to Escort Santa Through Newport’s Neighborhoods Again this Year

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Annual Santa’s Ride to Kick Off Tuesday, Dec. 6th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2022) – With the holiday season officially upon us, the City of Newport is once again busy preparing for the return of Santa’s nightly rides.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 6th, Santa will be escorted by Newport’s Fire and Police Departments for his annual tour of Newport’s neighborhoods.

This year, he’s planning on riding with our first responders through the streets to see the City’s children beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 6th, Thursday December 8th, Tuesday December 13th and finishing up on Thursday December 15th. Read more »

Kick Off the Holiday Season at the 25th Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Annual Maritime Tradition Set for Friday, Nov. 25th
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, NOV. 10th, 2022) — Newport is sailing into the most wonderful time of the year with the 25th Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade on Friday, November 25, at 6 p.m.

Spectators can view the dazzling display of nautical holiday spirit from many points on the Newport waterfront as the decorated vessels circumnavigate Newport Harbor.   WADK will broadcast coverage of the parade with host Martha Parker on 1540 AM Radio.  Read more »

Council-Elect to Hold Caucus to Determine Chair, Vice-Chair

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Unofficial Vote Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15th
  
 NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, NOV. 10th, 2022) — Newport’s Council-elect will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15^th at 6 p.m. in the 2^nd Floor Conference Room at Newport City Hall for the purpose of informally electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022-24 Council term.
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The Caucus will also be considering appointments for City Solicitor, Probate Judge, and Municipal Court Judge.
The meeting is open to the public and has been posted with the Secretary of State’s website in accordance with Open Meetings Act.
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City Releases Latest Transportation Master Plan Draft

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Public Invited to Help Keep Newport Moving

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9th, 2022) – With an eye toward making Newport a safe and inviting place for all people to travel, whether on foot, by bike, by bus, or by vehicle, the City of Newport on Wednesday released the latest draft of its comprehensive 2022 Transportation Master Plan.

Entitled Keep Newport Moving, the draft plan is the culmination of roughly 18 months worth of public outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning.In addition to examining the City’s current transportation network, the plan offers suggestions for improving traffic circulation, enhancing the City’s parking infrastructure, and investing in additional pedestrian and multimodal transit infrastructure to make getting around Newport safer and easier for residents and visitors alike. Read more »

Public Invited to Climb Miantonomi Tower

Friday, November 4, 2022

Tower to Open in Commemoration of Veterans Day
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022) – Newporters are being invited to once again take a climb to the top as the Miantonomi Park tower once again opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in observance of Veterans Day.

This event, which is being organized by the City, Miantonomi Park Commission, and the Aquidneck Land Trust, aims to recognize the historical significance of the tower as a memorial to the Veterans of World War I.
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SEWER LINE IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO LEDYARD STREET

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Work Set to Begin October 31st
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26th, 2022) – Please be advised that the City of Newport’s Department of Utilities, Water Pollution Control Division will be making necessary improvements to the City's Sanitary Sewer System Infrastructure beginning next week on Ledyard Street, from Broadway to Union Street. 

The Department's contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F), will begin performing this critical and necessary infrastructure work on October 31, 2022 with an anticipated completion date of December 2, 2022. Read more »

Notice of Final Canvas

Friday, October 14, 2022

NOTICE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER § 17-10-5 OF THE RI GENERAL LAWS, THE NEWPORT CANVASSING AUTHORITY SHALL MEET AT THE TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION LISTED BELOW FOR THE PURPOSE OF CANVASSING THE PRELIMINARY LISTS AND HEARING OBJECTIONS TO THE INCLUSION OR OMISSION OF ANY PERSON AS A REGISTERED VOTER, AND IT SHALL AT THAT TIME MAKE A FINAL CANVASS AND CORRECTION OF THE REGISTRATION FILES. 
 
OCTOBER 18, 2022
11:30 A.M.
NEWPORT CITY HALL – 2^ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
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FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM SET TO BEGIN ACROSS AQUIDNECK ISLAND

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Overnight Water Main Flushing to Run Oct. 16^th – Nov. 3^rd
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022) – As part of the Newport Water Division's (NWD) ongoing water distribution system maintenance, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours starting Sunday, October 16, 2022, and ending November 3, 2022. To minimize impacts to our customers, flushing crews will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m.  
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NEWPORT RECREATION ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM

Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEWPORT, RI (SEPTEMBER 27, 2022) – The Newport Recreation Division is now accepting registrations for Competitive Travel Basketball, the Instructional Basketball Program and Recreation Basketball League.
 
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