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Rogers opening, infrastructure, housing: 2025 Newport storylines
3 天之前 · Often quiet in its operations, the Navy and War College had a few major headlines in 2024 that could have impacts that play out in 2025. In September, the council passed a resolution to get further insight into a Naval War College report leaked to Councilor Angela Lima called “Project 150: Building Capacity: Fulfilling a Vision.” Although the full document has yet to …
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New Year's Eve celebrations at Newport hotels, bars, restaurants
2024年12月23日 · The Chanler at Cliff Walk. Night of Frozen Enchantment, The Chanler at Cliff Walk, 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, thechanler.com, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., $350.Slip into the grand mansion for a wine and canape reception featuring a shellfish bar and charcuterie station.
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy ready to lead in 2025
2024年12月27日 · In a similar vein, Kennedy said his main focus as he heads into 2024 is making engagement between the public and the city more efficient. He has already proposed a few ideas for the upcoming City Council, including an automated artificial intelligence program to respond to citizen inquiries 24 hours a day, improving the city website and working alongside the many community organizations ...
Christmas in Newport: Tree lightings, Illuminated Boat Parade, …
2024年11月29日 · Holidays at the Newport MansionsNov. 22– Jan. 1, 2025. The Preservation Society of Newport County, the steward of some of the most popular mansion museums in the city, has a whole slate of events for the holiday season.
$98.5 million bond request for Newport projects approved by RI …
2024年4月25日 · Newport’s proposed $98.5 million bond for infrastructure improvements cleared a hurdle Tuesday, with the House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to put the bond question before voters in November.. The bill (2024-H 8086), sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson now goes to the Senate.“Our city will benefit tremendously from the projects to be included in the bond proposal ...
Newport gets legislative approval for $98.5 million infrastructure …
2024年7月3日 · The City Council passed the resolution requesting Newport’s legislative delegation to submit the bond bills in February. Although the council has yet to earmark any of the funds for specific projects, initial discussions with city administration highlighted a few key possibilities, including the relocation of the City Yard and Utilities Department, which is expected to cost $47 million.
Elm Street Pier, Easton's Beach repairs eyed for bond funds
2024年12月11日 · NEWPORT – Elm Street Pier and Easton’s Beach are just two of the projects city leaders are planning to get a head start on now that the infrastructure bond has been approved by voters.. There are several projects planned to be funded through the $98.5 million bond voters approved in November, and although the bonds aren’t being officially sold until early 2025, the city is planning to ...
Newport City Council rejects plan to ban short-term rentals
2024年9月30日 · NEWPORT – A would-be bold move to ban new short-term rentals from being established in Newport was blocked by a split council on Wednesday, with those in opposition raising concerns over possible legal issues. “Every time it comes to a bold and brave decision that needs to be made by this council, what winds up happening is they speak out of two sides of their mouth,” Councilor Mark ...