News & Features

Mooring Fee Hike Floated

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:56:00 GMT

Boat owners could face a slight increase in their annual mooring fees if a proposal floated earlier this month as part of a potential fiscal year 2014-15 budget proposal takes hold.

Police Need Tips in Tree Poisoning

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:54:00 GMT

The Newport police are investigating what appears to be a case of repeated attempts to poison city-owned trees at King Park at Wellington Avenue, possibly to open up the view to the water.

Police, Fire Budgets Discussed

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:40:10 GMT

The city council's budget process continued on Wednesday with a review of the city's public safety departments. The evening was the second in a series of planned public budget presentations scheduled through June.

Traffic Light Study

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:49:00 GMT

Navigating the city's bustling streets in the summer can be a bit of an art form. But now, the city is hoping to ease congestion at four of the city's busiest intersections with a decidedly scientific approach.

Budget Deliberations Begin

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:04:00 GMT

The city's annual budget process began in earnest last week after City Manager Jane Howington presented a proposed FY2013-14 budget during a special meeting of the City Council on Wednesday.

Repairs to the Easton's Beach Pavilion are on the Way

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

After sustaining significant damage from Superstorm Sandy, City Council members last week approved a contract bid for just over $400,000 to restore the lower level of the popular pavilion.

Council Denies Entertainment at Barking Crab

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT

For the second time in as many years, City Councilors shot down an application by the owners of the Barking Crab restaurant for an outdoor entertainment license.

House Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Proposed Toll at Sakonnet River Bridge

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:37:00 GMT

The Sakonnet Toll Opposition Platform group, known as STOP, is inviting the public to the Rhode Island State House in Providence on Thursday, April 25.

Open House Sheds Light, Reveals Rifts

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:42:00 GMT

The Alliance for a Livable Newport hosted an open house to discuss citywide issues with members of the School Committee and City Council on Tuesday.

Toll Rates Set

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Over the objection of area opponents, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority approved on Wednesday a schedule of toll rates for the new Sakonnet River Bridge.

Newport Fire Department Receives $343,224 Grant

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:12:00 GMT

A $343,224 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the Newport Fire Department was awarded this week. The grant money will be used to purchase new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus units for Newport firefighters.

Navy Cannot Host Save the Bay Swim

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:28:00 GMT

But the event will go on as planned, according to Save The Bay's executive director, Jonathan Stone.

Ocean Drive to Re-Open

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:10:10 GMT

Five months after being ravaged by Superstorm Sandy, Ocean Drive was being readied to once again accept traffic this week.

Breakers Welcome Center Plans Unveiled

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:59:00 GMT

The Preservation Society of Newport County this week took the lid off its plans to construct a permanent welcome center on the grounds of The Breakers.

Council Urges State to "Save Ruggles"

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:28:51 GMT

Joining a groundswell of public support, City Councilors on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a resolution urging state transportation officials to preserve the Ruggles Avenue surf break throughout its plans to repair the Cliff Walk.