{ "city": "City of Newport", "state": "Rhode Island", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofnewport/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - July 8, 2026", "headline": "Public hearing on CDBG application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor (39 Farewell Street). Other action items include ordinance revisions for parking on South Baptist Street and one-way designation on Bridge Street, acceptance of a $321,600 FHWA grant for safety, and a contract for water treatment plant SCADA modernization. The council will also receive a notice of projected school budget deficit and consider appointments to boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=861", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=861" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026", "headline": "Council to consider adjusting non-owner occupied tax rate", "summary": "The Newport City Council will vote on a resolution to adjust the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and consider multiple action items including large FEMA flood resiliency grants, contracts for software and services, and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes special event licenses, a sound variance public hearing, and appointments to city boards.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1006", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1006" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Zoning Board of Review - Regular June 2026 Meeting", "headline": "Board to hear variance for 18 Barney St with lot coverage up to 61%", "summary": "The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, to consider several petitions for dimensional variances, extension requests, and a continued special use permit. The board will hear full hearing petitions for properties at 18 Barney Street, 153 Ruggles Avenue, and 32 Bayside Avenue, all seeking variances to increase lot coverage beyond allowed limits. Additionally, the board will vote on extension requests for 57 Marchant and 551 Thames Street, and a withdrawal for 2 Wheatland Court.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1005", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1005" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Historic District Commission Regular Meeting", "headline": "Newport Historic District Commission to decide on 10 property alteration requests", "summary": "The Commission will consider five new applications, two action items (including reconsideration of a previously approved garage and pool denial), and three continued applications. Key proposals include converting a garage to an accessory dwelling unit at 77 Kay St, installing a pool and solar panels at 320 Harrison Ave, and a city-led project at 365 Thames St to modify the vestibule and signage.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1004", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1004" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - June 10, 2026", "headline": "Council to consider resolution to prohibit or limit new hotels", "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a resolution to prohibit or limit additional hotel development, a proposal to establish a Housing Commission, and a presentation on solar development opportunities at school facilities. The consent calendar covers minutes, special event licenses, and a request to replant daffodil bulbs at Pell Bridge off-ramps.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1003", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1003" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Newport City Council Special Meeting- School Budget Funding", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1002", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1002" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Planning Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Coggeshall School adaptive reuse and duplex development up for review", "summary": "The Planning Board will consider a Development Plan Review for the adaptive reuse of the former Coggeshall School into 26 residential units and construction of three duplexes on adjacent lots. The applicant is requesting a Category 1 Special Use Permit, a parking variance, and a dimensional variance. Public comments including opposition have been submitted.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1001", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1001" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - May 27, 2026", "headline": "Council to vote on FY2027 budget, tax levy, and school deficit plan", "summary": "The Newport City Council will consider the FY2027 operating budget, including a budget change sheet, appropriating ordinance, personnel ordinance, and tax levy resolution. The council will also receive a notice of a projected school budget deficit and a strategic fiscal recovery plan from the school superintendent. Other items include special event licenses, a new entertainment license for Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, and a contract for renovations to the Florence Gray Center.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1000", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1000" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Newport City Council Special Meeting - May 19, 2026", "headline": "Council to consider FY2027 Budget and related ordinances", "summary": "The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY2027 Budget, which was previously tabled. The agenda includes a request to remove the budget from the table, followed by consideration of a budget change sheet, capital improvement schedule, civic support services, and first readings of an appropriating ordinance and a personnel ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=999", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=999" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Review - Regular May Meeting", "headline": "Thames Street restaurant expansion with dwelling unit up for variance vote", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on multiple variance and special use permit applications. A key item is a petition to expand a restaurant at 594-596 Thames Street into a two-story addition with a dwelling unit, requiring variances for lot coverage (60.3% vs 50% allowed) and parking. Other hearings include a remanded carriage house at 275 Harrison Avenue, a fast-food conversion at 7 Memorial Boulevard, and several smaller dimensional variances. The board will also consider continued items and approve minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=998", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=998" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - May 13, 2026", "headline": "Newport City Council to hear Comprehensive Plan Update", "summary": "The Newport City Council will meet to consider a consent calendar approving multiple special events, license renewals, and communications, including a request to light City Hall teal for Alzheimer's awareness. The council will also hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan from Interface Studio, act on several contracts and grants, and hold a show cause hearing for a business license violation. Additionally, the council will vote on appointments, an ordinance amendment for parking restrictions on William Street, and resolutions supporting an aquaculture farm and youth basketball.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=997", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=997" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Historic District Commission Regular Meeting", "headline": "Newport HDC to review city's 365 Thames St vestibule and signage project", "summary": "The Historic District Commission will hear a reconsideration request for a garage and pool denial, and review 10 new applications and 1 continued application. The most notable item is the City of Newport's proposal to replace a glass wall and vestibule, install an ADA ramp, and update signage at 365 Thames St.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=996", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=996" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Planning Board to review Comprehensive Plan 2027 update", "summary": "The Newport Planning Board will hear a presentation from Interface Studio on the Comprehensive Plan 2027 Update. They will also consider rescheduling the July 2026 meeting to July 20th. The board will receive informational reports on development actions, including final plan approval for a 38-unit multifamily project at 525 Broadway.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=995", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=995" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Newport City Council Meeting FY2027 Budget Hearing", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=993", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=993" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - April 22, 2026", "headline": "Council to vote on municipal employee union contract", "summary": "The council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Newport Municipal Employees Association and consider multiple action items including license agreements for the Newport International Boat Show and Newport Gulls, parking and contract awards, and playground improvements. They will also receive notice of a projected school budget deficit and hold second readings of ordinances on registration fees and parking restrictions.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=992", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=992" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Zoning Board of Review - Regular April 2026 Meeting", "headline": "Zoning Board to consider yoga studio, guest house, and height variance requests", "summary": "The Newport Zoning Board of Review will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to hear petitions for dimensional variances and special use permits. Notable items include a yoga studio at 283-287 Broadway, a guest house conversion at 5 Lees Wharf, and a greenhouse roof exceeding height limits at 1 Cherry Street. Several petitions are continued to the May 18, 2026 meeting, and one appeal at 12 Goodwin Street is requested to be withdrawn.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=991", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=991" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Newport City Council Workshop- Budget Overview- Utilities - Water & Water Pollution Control", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=990", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=990" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Newport City Council Workshop Joint with the School Committee- School Budget Overview", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=989", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=989" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Historic District Commission Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=988", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=988" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Newport City Council Workshop with the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission- Live Stream Unavailable", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=986", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=986" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Zoning Board of Review - Special April Meeting", "headline": "Newport Zoning Board to hear hotel's bid to add guest rooms, plus variances for decks, pools", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to decide on several dimensional variance applications, including a request from Newport Bay Club & Hotel to add two guest bedrooms. Other petitions involve new decks, a pool, and demolition/replacement of a two-family dwelling. Several items are continued to a later date.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=985", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=985" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Planning Board Regular Meeting", "headline": "Planning Board to review Comprehensive Plan 2027 Update progress", "summary": "The Planning Board will consider rescheduling the May 4 meeting to May 11 due to a city holiday, and receive a progress update on the Comprehensive Plan 2027 Update from the working group. They will also be informed of previously approved demolition and subdivision applications at 10 Smith Avenue, 0&6 Lucas Avenue, and 0&21 Tilley Avenue, and hear liaison reports from various commissions. No public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=983", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=983" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Newport City Council Budget Workshop- Resiliency & Sustainability", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=984", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=984" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Newport City Council Regular Meeting - April 8, 2026", "headline": "Council to receive proposed FY 2027 budget and set public hearing", "summary": "The Newport City Council will receive the proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget and order it advertised for a public hearing on May 6, 2026. The council will also consider multiple contract awards for infrastructure projects, including Ann Street Pier expansion, Ocean Avenue Seawall repairs, and the 2026 Road Improvement Program. Several special event permits, liquor license renewals, and a request to waive a food truck distance restriction are on the consent calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=980", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=980" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Newport City Council Workshop- Budget Overview", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=979", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=979" } ] }