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Cold War Veterans Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief

Monday, December 13, 2021

Exemption Available for Veterans who served from 1947 and 1991
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021) – Newport homeowners who served in the military during the Cold War period from 1947 until 1991 are now eligible to qualify for property tax relief through the Rhode Island Veteran’s Exemption.

This provision, which was passed by the General Assembly early this year, also includes the widow/widower of a veteran who served during the Cold War.

Eligible property owners are asked to bring your DD214 to the Tax Assessor’s Office at 43 Broadway, any time beginning January 1^st until March 15^th to apply for the 2022-23 tax bill.

Applicants must be a Newport resident, and not claim an exemption in any other state.
No applications received after March 15th, 2022 will be eligible for the upcoming tax cycle. For further questions, please visit the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/TaxAssessor or call (401) 845 – 5363. Read more »

Police: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Holiday Season

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. --This Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Newport Police Department to make sure you make it to the Thanksgiving table.

With the Thanksgiving holiday kicking off a very merry time of year, it’s essential to take some time to remember that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If your plans to celebrate include alcohol, plan for a sober driver. You may have heard of the popular trend during the Thanksgiving holiday, “Blackout Wednesday,” which occurs on the eve of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, this trend encourages the heavy consumption of alcohol, which is why we’re working hard to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
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Indoor Pickleball Now Available at The Hut

Friday, November 19, 2021

Winter Weather Doesn’t Need to Stop the Pickleball Action

 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021) – Newport Recreation will be offering pickleball enthusiasts the opportunity to take the game inside by renting the two pickleball courts located at The Hut in advance on select days this winter. 
 
Beginning Sunday, Nov. 21^st, Newport residents will be able to log on to the City’s online registration platform at register.communitypass.net/cityofnewport, to rent both courts for up to two hours on Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays. Read more »

City Seeking Applicants for Charter Review Commission

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Deadline to Apply Set for Monday, Nov. 29th

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021) – The City of Newport is seeking applicants to serve on a seven-member Charter Review Commission to help the City refine its municipal Charter.
 
The volunteer commission, which was last assembled in 2013, will be charged with reviewing the City Charter and making recommendations to the Council that would then be voted on by Newport residents at the ballot box.
 
Newport last convened a Charter Review Commission in 2013, however in an effort to ensure that the provisions of the Charter continue to meet the needs of Newport residents, City Councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 10^th to once again form the advisory body before the end of the year. Read more »

NEWPORT POLICE PARTICIPATING IN NO SHAVE NOVEMBER FOR MEN’S HEALTH

Friday, November 5, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021) – The Newport Police Department is pleased to announce the start of their 5^th Annual “No Shave” charity event.  Chief Silva is again allowing members of our department to grow out their beards from November 1, 2021 thru March 1, 2022.  Department personnel, who choose to participate in the event, will be making a donation that will be split between a number of local charities.  In conjunction with this, the Newport FOP will be making an additional donation for each member that participates in the event. 
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Crack Sealing Along Cliff Walk Slated for Monday

Friday, October 15, 2021

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021) – Visitors to the City’s Cliff Walk on Monday may encounter a detour from Memorial Boulevard to Webster Street as crews fill gaps and repair cracks in the asphalt surface thanks to a generous gift by an anonymous donor.
 
The work, which will require portions of the popular walking trail to be closed to pedestrians for a time on Monday, Oct. 18^th, is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 a.m. and is expected to stretch into the afternoon. Read more »

City to Host Halloween Spooktacular at Easton’s Beach

Friday, October 15, 2021

Community Sponsors Wanted to Help Scare up Halloween Fun

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021) ​ Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins: Newport Recreation will once again be hosting a drive-thru Halloween Spooktacular at Easton’s Beach on Sunday, Oct. 31^st from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
 
This family-friendly event, which made its debut last year, will once again be taking over the center parking lot at Easton’s Beach thanks to the generous support of our local business community. Read more »

Fall Water Main Flushing Set to Begin

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Work to take place in Newport, Parts of Middletown and Portsmouth
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021) – As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the island’s water distribution system, water main flushing is set to run from Sunday, October 17 through Nov. 4^th in Newport and parts of Middletown and Portsmouth.

The flushing will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m.   Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.   Read more »

Last Call for Discounted Backyard Compost Bins

Monday, October 4, 2021

City, RIRRC Teaming Up Again to Give Away Home Compost Bins
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021) – Newport residents interested in learning about backyard composting will have one last chance to secure a heavily discounted compost bin courtesy of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp.
 
Due to the popularity of the City’s backyard composting program, RIRRC will be hosting a FINAL free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 6^th at 7 p.m. to shed light on one of the easiest ways Newporters can help reduce their carbon footprint and improve the health of their soil. Read more »

Newport Fire Department Reminding Residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safey”

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Fire Prevention Week Slated for Oct. 3-9

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021) – The Newport Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”

This year’s campaign, which runs from October 3-9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Read more »