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Newport Residents Invited to Spring Recycling Day

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Harder to Recycle Items to be Collected April 25th

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026) – In honor of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, the City of Newport is inviting residents to take part in the return of its annual Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd.
 
The annual event is specifically intended for “harder to recycle” items including E-Waste, cardboard, clothing, and textiles, scrap metal, and rigid plastic. Three bulky waste items will also be permitted along with free paper shredding for up to three banker’s boxes.

Please note that event is free and open to City of Newport residents only. Proof of residency is required.
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Liberty Tree Planting to Mark Arbor Day Celebration

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Community Invited to Celebrate America’s 250th

NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026) –The City of Newport will be celebrating Arbor Day this year with a special celebration and Liberty Tree planting in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Hosted by Newport’s Tree and Open Space Commission and Newport Historical Society, this year’s ceremony will be taking place at William Ellery Park, located at the intersection of Thames and Farewell Streets.  Honors will be provided by the Newport Artillery Company.

In addition to serving as a kickoff to the City’s 250th celebrations multiple presenters will focus on the significance of the Liberty Tree, the park and the role of Newport and its residents in the fight for liberty. The highlight of the day will be the replanting of the City’s official Liberty Tree; a 20-foot American Elm generously donated by the Preservation Society of Newport County.

The festivities are scheduled to begin on Friday, April 24th at 1:30 p.m. and all are welcome and encouraged to join in.
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Summer Electricity Rates Announced

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

NEWPORT, R.I. - The Newport Community Electricity program has announced new electricity supply prices to go into effect beginning with the May 2026 meter read.

The prices of the program’s electricity options will decrease by 8% and the program default option, Newport Standard, will continue to include 5% additional renewable energy from local projects in Rhode Island.

The new prices will be fixed for six months through customers’ November 2026 meter read.
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Newport Launches NewportRI.gov, Expands Online Services

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

New Domain offers expanded Community Engagement, Online Permitting Capabilities

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026) – The City of Newport is taking a major step forward in how it connects with residents, businesses, and visitors with the official transition to its new NewportRI.gov domain—part of a broader effort to modernize services, strengthen security, and make it easier to interact with City government online.
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NEWPORT’S BUDGET SEASON KICKS OFF

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Workshops Scheduled to Take Place March 30-April 16

NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026) – Newport’s annual budget process is poised to get underway this month with the City Council kicking off a series of special budget workshops.

The sessions, which will be broadcast on the City’s website, are scheduled to be held in the 2nd Floor Council
Chamber beginning at 5:30 p.m. and are open for all to attend.
 
The workshops will kick off on Monday, March  30th  with  a  presentation  of  the  proposed  Public  Safety budget, including a look at the City’s Police, Fire, and Harbors proposed spending plan.
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NEWPORT WARNS AGAINST APPLICATION PAYMENT SCAM

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Sophisticated Scam Targets Current & Pending Application Submissions

NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026) – The City of Newport is warning of a sophisticated scam targeting businesses and individuals with pending or current applications before the City.
The letters, portending to be from the Newport Planning Commission, references valid applications submitted as part of a public docket.

Residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious communications immediately. If you suspect that you’ve received – or paid – a fraudulent invoice, please contact the City of Newport IT Department at (401) 845- 5400 or the Newport Police Department at (401) 847-1306

The scam involves emails containing fake invoices requesting payment for permit review or Planning Commission application fees, often directing recipient to send wire transfers to complete permit processing and featuring official City branding.
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COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT CHANGES

Friday, March 6, 2026

Parking Program Changes Aims to Modernize Permit Program
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026) – Following a first reading during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 11th, City Councilors will be meeting in a special session on Thursday, March 12th at 7 p.m. at City Hall for the sole purpose of taking up on second reading a proposal to amend the City’s Residential Parking Permit program.

If adopted, the proposal would go into effect for the upcoming parking season, which begins in May.

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📣𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:  𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓 ⁣🚨

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Please be advised that heavy equipment on loan from the State is currently being deployed across the City for critical snow removal operations.⁣
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𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞.⁣
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Please be advised that a 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 for all snow emergency routes, with the exception of the southbound side of Broadway.⁣
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We anticipate this to be a multi-day twenty-four hour operation, and towing will be enforced on all parking-restricted streets.⁣
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.⁣
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For a list of impacted streets, please visit www.cityofnewport.com/snow⁣
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Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation.⁣ Read more »

BLIZZARD WARNING: CITY ISSUES MANDATORY PARKING BAN

Saturday, February 21, 2026

BLIZZARD WARNING: CITY ISSUES MANDATORY PARKING BAN

Parking Restrictions in Place until Further Notice; Residents Urged to Seek Off-Street Parking

NEWPORT, R.I. (SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026) – The City of Newport has issued a mandatory Parking Ban for SUNDAY, FEB. 22ND from 7 p.m. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE in anticipation of a severe winter storm and forecast blizzard conditions.

All Newport residents are being urged to remove their cars from City roadways and take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Touro Street parking lots. Residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off street parking in order to keep vehicles off the roadways.
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NEWPORT ISSUES MANDATORY PARKING BAN FOR SATURDAY

Friday, February 6, 2026

Residents Urged to Seek Off-Street Parking
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026) – Please be advised that a mandatory Parking Ban will be in effect on Saturday, Feb. 7th from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. in anticipation of Winter Storm conditions.

Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Touro Street parking lots during the storm. Residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off street parking in order to keep vehicles off the roadways.

Not only does getting your car off the street help protect it from damage, but it also allows the City’s snow plows to operate with greater safety and efficiency.

Please be advised that any motor vehicles parked on the following streets one-half hours after the parking ban begins may be subject to tow:
Annandale Road, Bellevue Avenue: (Kay Street to Bowery St), Bedlow Avenue, Bliss Road, Broadway, Coggeshall Avenue, East Bowery Street, Farewell Street, Friendship Street, Gibbs Avenue, Gould Street, Kay Street, Powell Avenue, Spring Street, Summer Street, Thames Street, Third Street, Warner Street, Washington Street, Washington Square, West Marlboro Street, West Narragansett Avenue, William Street, and Van Zandt Avenue, from J.T. Connell Memorial Road East to Malbone Road.

A map of restricted streets can also be found on the City's website by clicking here: https://buff.ly/3f3yPBb
Once the storm passes, residents and business owners are reminded to shovel any sidewalks adjacent to their property within five hours of the storm’s conclusion.

Newport was designed to be a walkable city and keeping clear paths for pedestrians after it snows is a responsibility that all property owners share.
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