4/16/2025
Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration
Tree Planting Ceremony to be held at the Newport Skatepark
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025) – The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission will be marking Arbor Day with a special tree planting ceremony on Thursday April 24th at the newly constructed Newport Skatepark.
This event not only celebrates the vital role that trees and open spaces play in promoting public health and well-being, but also marks the official dedication of the skatepark in memory of Seamus Kirby—a cherished member of the Newport community whose influence extended beyond the skateboarding community through his creativity, kindness, and dedication to the values of camaraderie and perseverance.
4/9/2025
City of Newport Seeks Applicants for New Charter Review and Youth Advisory Commissions
Volunteers Also Needed for Existing Boards & Commissions
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025) – The City of Newport is inviting civic-minded residents to apply for positions on a number of its Boards and Commission, including three newly created groups aimed at shaping the future of local governance and engaging the next generation of leaders.
4/7/2025
NEWPORT ADDING NEW SMALL BOAT SEASONAL RENTAL MOORING FIELD
Lottery to Determine Mooring Field for Smaller Vessels
NEWPORT, R.I. (TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025) – Keeping a boat in Newport Harbor is about to get easier. The City of Newport is set to debut a new small boat seasonal rental mooring field this summer in the Spindle Area of Newport Harbor, aiming to provide space for boats up to 26 feet in length. The new field, which is currently being installed, will feature 20 city owned rental moorings designed to meet the rising demand for moorings in Newport Harbor.