Events

Zoning Board of Review »

Newport City Hall
Council Chambers
2nd Floor
43 Broadway
Newport

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

Beach Commission Meeting »

Newport Recreation Department
The Hut
35 Golden Hill St
Newport 
 

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 »

City Hall
Council Chambers
2nd floor 
​43 Broadway
Newport

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

Probate Court »

Second Floor Council Chamber
Newport City Hall
43 Broadway
Newport

Probate Court meets two times per month at 10:30 a.m., in the Second Floor City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. Click here for a full schedule.

For advertising deadlines, please contact Carlos Alaan at 845-5349 or calaan@newportri.gov

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

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.