Events

Beach Commission Meeting »

Newport Recreation Department
The Hut
35 Golden Hill St
Newport 

( Please see agenda for meeting location)
 

The Newport Beach Commission is charged with overseeing the maintenance, operations, and activities at Easton's Beach. Click here for agenda 

Tree & Open Space Commission Meeting »

2nd Floor Conference Room
Newport City Hall
43 Broadway
​Newport

The Tree & Open Space Commission is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the City's parks, trees, and open space. 

Affirmative Action Commission Meeting »

2nd floor conference room
City Hall 
43 Broadway
Newport

The Newport Affirmative Action Commission is charged with overseeing the City's Affirmative Action Plan to ensure equitable hiring and employment practices for all minorities and women.  Click here for an agenda

Planning Board Meeting »

Newport City Hall
Council Chambers
2nd Floor
43 Broadway
Newport

The Planning Board is the steward for the City's Comprehensive Plan, which sets the long-term goal for the City and is a key measure by which large development projects and zoning relief are evaluated. ​Read the agenda

Canvassing Authority Meeting »

2nd Floor Conference Room
Newport City Hall
43 Broadway
Newport

 

The Newport Canvassing Authority is charged with conducting all elections for the City of Newport.

Under the direction of the State Board of Elections, and in cooperation with the Secretary of State, the Canvassing Authority is involved in all phases of the electoral process, from voter registration to tallying the votes after the polls close on election day. Click here for agenda 

Standing Charter Review Commission Meeting »

City Hall
2nd floor Conference Room
43 Broadway
Newport 

The Standing Charter Review Commission was established by the City Council in 2025 Resolution 2025-49 to more regularly review the City Charter and make timely recommendations to the City Council. The Standing Charter Review Commission is not to replace the Charter Review Commission but shall supplement and assist.

Public Sculpture Commission Meeting »

Edward King House
35 King St
Newport 

The Public Sculpture Commission advises the City on the preservation, maintenance and the assessment of other issues related to its public sculptures.

Aquidneck Island Planning Commission Meeting »

Colonel Thomas F. Lee Community Room
1st floor
Portsmouth Police Department
2270 E. Main Rd.
Portsmouth

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.
For more information 

Historic District Commission Meeting »

Newport City Hall
Council Chambers
2nd Floor
43 Broadway
Newport 

The Historic District Commission is responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District. 
Click here to view an agenda.  

School Committee Meeting »

Claiborne Pell Elementary School
35 Dexter Street
Newport

The Newport School Committee is charged with overseeing the City's Public Schools. Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Click Here to read an agenda.