Newport, Nebraska

Regular Session

The Newport City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and several special‑event permits. It will receive a sidewalk café license renewal for The Nitro Bar and appoint members to various boards and commissions. The council will act on multiple action items, including accepting a $1.434 million grant for the Ann Street Pier Expansion, authorizing a $300 K FEMA grant for a flood‑audit pilot, and amending the one‑way street signage ordinance. Additional items include contract awards for a Navy hospital feasibility study, tennis‑court restoration, and other capital projects.

• Accept $1.434 M RIDEM Boating Infrastructure Grant for Ann Street Pier Expansion (Action Item #6658/26)
• Authorize $300 K FEMA FMA Grant for Flood Audit Pilot in the Point Neighborhood (Action Item #6656/26)
• Renew Sidewalk Café License for The Nitro Bar, 2 Pond Avenue (License #2)
• Amend Section 10.56.010 – One‑way street signage (Ordinance #18, Second Reading)
• Award contract for Traffic Signal Improvement Project – Professional Services (RFP 2026‑PS‑013, Action Item #6655/26)

Workshop with the Planning Board

The Newport City Council and Planning Board will hold a joint workshop to discuss updates to the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the comprehensive plan discussion.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session to discuss the City Manager's job performance and continued employment. The session will be preceded by an open vote to convene the closed meeting.

• Discussion of City Manager's job performance and continued employment

Regular Session

The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street. The council will consider authorizing acceptance of a $321,600 Federal Highway Administration grant and a contract for SCADA and PLC modernization at the Station 1 Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Several ordinance revisions, including parking restrictions on South Baptist Street and one‑way street signage on Bridge Street, will also be voted on.

• Public Hearing – Action Item #6641/26: CDBG application for Mumford Manor, 39 Farewell Street (with resolution)
• Action Item #6646/26: Authorization to accept $321,600 FHWA FY‑24 SS4A Grant (with resolution)
• Action Item #6647/26: Contract Award #2026‑UTL‑004 for SCADA and PLC modernization at Station 1 Drinking Water Treatment Plant (with resolution)
• Ordinance revisions – Action Items #6642/26 (parking prohibited on South Baptist Street) and #6643/26 (one‑way street signs on Bridge Street)
• Special Event Licenses – Newport Kite Festival at Brenton Point State Park (July 11‑12, 2026) and other event permits on the consent calendar

Regular Session

The City Council will review several high-value grant applications for flood resiliency and various municipal service contracts. The body is also considering an adjustment to the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and the establishment of a Tourism Commission.

• Authorization to seek a $20M FEMA/BRIC grant for South Easton’s Pond Dam Flood Resiliency Project
• Authorization to seek a $1.425M FEMA BRIC grant for Elizabeth Brook Daylighting and Flood Resiliency Project
• Resolution to adjust the non-owner occupied residential tax rate
• Authorization for Waste Water System Revenue Bonds for Primary Clarifier Project
• Proposed establishment of the Newport Tourism Commission

Regular Session

The City Council will review several contract awards for city infrastructure and police equipment. The body will also discuss proposals to limit hotel development, establish a housing commission, and implement a tree preservation ordinance.

• Proposal to prohibit or limit additional hotel uses within the City of Newport
• Award of contracts for Gateway Parking Garage concrete repair and Webster Street improvements
• Purchase of a replacement police utility vehicle
• Special event licenses for Newport Pride Festival & Parade and Newport Air Show
• Proposal to establish a Housing Commission

Special Session

The City Council is meeting to consider support for the Newport Public School Department's Fiscal Recovery and Structural Realignment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The session includes reviewing a memorandum from Finance Director Jim Nolan regarding the school district's fiscal recovery plan.

• Resolution addressing a projected Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Deficit of approximately $2.8 million for Newport Public Schools
• Resolution regarding further funding needs for Fiscal Year 2027 and actions for Fiscal Year 2028 and beyond
• Receipt of May 22, 2026 memorandum from Finance Director Jim Nolan to City Manager Colin Kennedy

Regular Session

Councilors moved the FY 2027 operating budget hearing to follow the Board of License Commissioners, passing the motion unanimously. The council adopted an ordinance authorizing conduit loan financing for the Primary Clarifier Project with a 6‑0 vote. A road‑closure request on Hazard Road was approved 6‑1. Several entertainment and special‑event licenses were approved, including a 5‑2 vote for the Fever Candelight Concert.

• Moved FY 2027 operating budget hearing after Board of License Commissioners (unanimous)
• Adopted conduit loan financing ordinance for Primary Clarifier Project (6‑0)
• Approved Hazard Road closure request (6‑1)
• Approved Entertainment License for Chomp Kitchen & Drinks (unanimous)
• Approved Bike Newport special‑event license (unanimous)
• Approved David Bettencourt Fever Candelight Concert license (5‑2)
• Appointed Zane Randall to Waterfront Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to council rules (4‑3)

Special Session

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act upon the FY2027 Budget. This includes reviewing the budget change sheet and the proposed Capital Improvement Program Schedule.

• Request to remove FY2027 Budget from the table
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program Schedule
• Civic Support Services
• Ordinance Appropriating Revenues (First Reading)
• Personnel Ordinance (First Reading)

Regular Session

The council nominated Councilor Napolitano and Councilor Smyth as Acting Vice Chair, passing the motion unanimously. The consent calendar, which includes dozens of event licenses, was approved in its entirety. The waste hauler license renewal for A-1 Roofing & Construction was approved unanimously. The council also received and referred a park‑naming communication to City Administration and accepted a resignation from the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission.

• Nominated Councilor Napolitano and Councilor Smyth as Acting Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with multiple event licenses (unanimous)
• Approved waste hauler license renewal for A-1 Roofing & Construction (unanimous)
• Received and referred park‑naming communication to City Administration (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of James Lappin from Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Newport City Council will interview seven candidates for the Waterfront Commission at a meeting on May 11, 2026. The interviews are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Council may discuss how to vote on the applicants at the conclusion of the interviews.

• Interviews for Waterfront Commission candidates
• Scott Mason interview at 5:00 p.m.
• Zane Randall interview at 5:30 p.m.
• John Michael interview at 6:00 p.m.
• City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room, 43 Broadway

Budget Hearing

The Newport City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, including a proposed capital improvement program and personnel ordinance. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 43 Broadway.

• Public hearing on FY2027 budget
• Proposed Capital Improvement Program Schedule
• Ordinance Appropriating Revenues (First Reading)
• Personnel Ordinance (First Reading)

Regular Session

The Newport City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with municipal employees and approve special event licenses for the International Tennis Hall of Fame and other organizations. The meeting also includes the reappointment of commission members and the second reading of two ordinances.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Newport Municipal Employees Association
• International Tennis Hall of Fame special event license
• Newport Gulls license agreement for Cardines Field
• Amending Section 5.04.030 of the Codified Ordinances
• Amending Section 10.24.010 regarding parking on William Street

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in executive session to discuss the utilization or lease of city property on Hillside Avenue. The council will also address litigation in the case Barbera et al v. City of Newport, et al (NC2024-0056). No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of utilization or lease of city property located on Hillside Avenue
• Discussion of litigation in Barbera et al v. City of Newport, et al (NC2024-0056)

Workshop

The Newport City Council will hold a workshop on April 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. The workshop will provide an overview of the municipal budget for utilities, specifically water and water‑pollution‑control services. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Workshop

The Newport City Council and School Committee will hold a joint workshop to provide an overview of the school budget. No decisions or votes are indicated; the meeting appears to be informational. The agenda contains no additional items beyond the budget overview.

• School budget overview presentation

Joint Workshop

The City Council and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will hold a joint workshop on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI. The agenda includes discussion of financial and operational sequencing for improvements to Narragansett Avenue. The council will also review suggested ordinance amendments that were received on March 11, 2026.

• Financial and Operational Sequencing for Improvements to Narragansett Ave.
• Review of suggested ordinance amendments received by Council on 3/11/26

Workshop

The Newport City Council met on April 9, 2026 for a workshop on the budget overview for resilience and sustainability. Directors of Public Services, IT, Planning, Resiliency & Sustainability, and Finance presented the total budget. Council members discussed the presentation with the City Manager. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Regular Session

The City Council approved the full Consent Calendar, removing two items, with a unanimous vote. All listed licenses and permits—including victualing, special event, sidewalk café, and street café licenses—were approved unanimously. Numerous appointments to standing commissions and advisory boards were confirmed, also unanimously. A communication regarding the Cliff Walk Restrooms was received and referred to city administration.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous), removing items b(6) and h
• Approved Victualing License renewal for Brack’s on Bellevue, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Victualing License for Playa Newport, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event License for Newport Craft/Wally’s Weiners (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event License for Audrain Auto Museum Daffodil Parade (unanimous)
• Approved Sidewalk Café license renewals for listed businesses (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Holder as liaison to the Standing Charter Review Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed multiple members to the Miantonomi Memorial Park Advisory Commission (unanimous)

Workshop

The City Council met on April 7, 2026 for a budget overview workshop. Council members and staff presented and discussed general fund revenues, capital projects, personnel changes, and other topics. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Newport City Council will hold interview sessions for applicants to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Commission and other boards and commissions. Interviews are scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 43 Broadway. After the interviews, the Council may discuss how it will vote on appointing these applicants at a future regular meeting.

• 5:00‑5:45 p.m. – Interviews for Comprehensive Plan Advisory Commission (10 candidates listed)
• 6:00‑6:45 p.m. – Interviews for additional boards/commissions (8 candidates listed)
• 7:00‑7:45 p.m. – Interviews for further commissions (6 candidates listed)
• Council may discuss voting process for appointing interviewees at a later regular meeting

Workshop

The council met on March 30, 2026 for a budget overview workshop. Presentations were given on the police, fire, maritime, and parking authority budgets. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

Regular Session

The council approved the consent calendar, removing the Cheyne Cousens event request, and unanimously approved several licenses including a mobile food cart, a victualing license, and a fireworks display. It appointed new members to the Historic District Commission and reappointed existing members. The council adopted amendments to the Residential Parking Program—definitions (Section 10.32.020) and permits (Section 10.32.070)—each passing 6‑1. The Audrain Automobile Museum’s special‑event license was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar except removal of Cheyne Cousens event (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Food Cart License renewal for Del's Lemonade (unanimous)
• Approved Victualing License for Gardiner House, LP (unanimous)
• Approved Fireworks Display license for America's Jubilee (unanimous)
• Continued Audrain Automobile Museum special event license to future meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin Willett to Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Residential Parking Program definitions (Section 10.32.020) – vote 6‑1
• Adopted amendment to Residential Parking Permits (Section 10.32.070) – vote 6‑1

Joint Session

The Newport City Council will convene a joint workshop with the Henderson Home Commission on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. No specific agenda items, votes, or contracts are listed in the notice.

Special Session

The special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda had included a continued action item regarding residential parking ordinance amendments.

• Action Item #6566/26: Ordinance Amendment to Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic regarding the Residential Parking Program

Regular Session

The Newport City Council approved the consent calendar (with two items removed) and several food and liquor licenses. It adopted three parking‑related ordinance revisions, two of which passed 5‑2 and one 4‑3. The council also passed resolutions authorizing a general‑obligation bond and creating an Ad Hoc Resilience and Sustainability Fund Steering Committee.

• Approved Consent Calendar (except item b(3) and f) – unanimous
• Approved Mobile Food Cart renewal license for Newport Lobster Shack Group – unanimous
• Approved Mobile Food Truck license for SW Food, LLC d/b/a Newport Sushi Co. – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance Revision 10.32.020 “Definitions” (first reading) – vote 5‑2
• Adopted Ordinance Revision 10.32.070 “Residential Parking Permits‑Visitor Passes‑Temporary Permits” (first reading) – vote 5‑2
• Adopted Ordinance Revision 10.32.140 “Revocation of Permits” (first reading) – vote 4‑3
• Adopted resolution authorizing General Obligation Bond – vote 6‑1
• Adopted resolution creating Ad Hoc Resilience and Sustainability Fund Steering Committee – vote 6‑1

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the disposition of the former Navy Hospital property. This closed session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 11, 2026.

• Discussion regarding the disposition of the former Navy Hospital property

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The City Council is conducting interviews for appointments to the Historic District Commission and the Trust and Investment Commission. The Council may discuss the voting process for these applicants at the end of the session.

• Historic District Commission reappointment interviews: Ray Goddard and Kelly Moran
• Historic District Commission alternate position interviews: Alexandra Sullivan and Jan D’Entremont
• Trust and Investment Commission interviews: William Hogan and Anne McCarver

Regular Session postponed from 2/25/2026

The council voted to adopt first‑reading amendments to zoning chapters 17.04, 17.104, and 17.08, with votes ranging from 4‑3 to 5‑2, and then approved the ordinance as amended unanimously. It also approved special‑use permit proposals for chapters 17.14, 17.56 and 17.60 by a 4‑3 vote. The Capital Improvement Program for FY2027‑2031 was adopted in concept unanimously, and a farmer’s market license was approved 6‑1. Additionally, the consent calendar was approved unanimously and Nicole Canning was appointed to the Discover Newport Board.

• Approved Chapter 17.04 “General Provisions” (first reading) – vote 4-3
• Approved Chapter 17.104 “Parking and Loading” (first reading) – vote 4-3
• Approved Chapter 17.08 “Definitions” amendment – vote 5-2; ordinance as amended approved unanimously
• Approved Special Use Permit proposals (Chapters 17.14, 17.56, 17.60) – vote 4-3
• Approved Capital Improvement Program FY2027-2031 (adoption in concept) – unanimous
• Approved Farmer’s Market license – vote 6-1
• Approved Consent Calendar – unanimous
• Appointed Nicole Canning to Discover Newport Board – unanimous

POSTPONED Feb. 25, 2026 - Regular Session

The City Council will discuss zoning changes regarding parking, definitions, and special use permits. The body is also considering the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and various business licenses.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments for parking, definitions, and special use permits
• Adoption in concept of the Capital Improvement Program FY2027-2031
• Award of RFQ for Architecture & Engineering Services for Perrotti Park Harbormaster Building
• New victualing licenses for Ocean and Fifth Café (7 Carroll Ave) and Mortadella Head (476 Thames St)
• Resolution opposing Governor McKee's proposal to increase cruise ship passenger fees

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The City Council is conducting interviews for the Historic District Commission. The body may also discuss the process for voting on these appointments at a future regularly scheduled meeting.

• Reappointment interview: Ray Goddard
• Reappointment interview: Kelly Moran
• Interview: Carol Miller
• Interview: Alexandra Sullivan
• Interview: Jan D’Entremont

Workshop with the Sister City Commission

The City Council and the Sister City Commission are scheduled for a joint workshop. No specific discussion topics or agenda items were listed in the notice.

Regular Session

The council closed the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program public hearing unanimously. It approved the consent calendar except three items and granted several licenses and appointments, all by unanimous vote. A motion to reallocate General Obligation Bond funding to the Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project was rejected, with only one councilor in favor and six opposed. Ordinance amendments on parking and mooring permits were also adopted unanimously.

• Closed FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Program public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except items b(7), c, and d (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Food Truck license for Newport Chowder Company (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Entertainment license for Fastnet Pub (unanimous)
• Appointed six members to Academic Integration Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Clement “Bud” Cicilline to Canvassing Authority (unanimous)
• Rejected reallocation of General Obligation Bond funding to Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project (1‑6 vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending parking prohibition (unanimous)

Workshop

The Newport City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss the Funded Resiliency & Sustainability Program. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Funded Resiliency & Sustainability Program

Workshop

The Newport City Council will hold a workshop with the Beach Commission on February 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 43 Broadway. The purpose is to receive an update on the Easton's Beach Plan for a Resilient Future. No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Update on the Easton's Beach Plan for a Resilient Future (presentation by Beach Commission)

Regular Session

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar except two items, and unanimously approved several entertainment licenses and the Broadway Street Fair license. It appointed Brooke Richter to the Historic District Commission with a 4‑3 vote. Two ordinance amendments—one to property tax classification and one to license numbers—were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar except items d and g (unanimous)
• Approved Broadway Street Fair license and street closure (unanimous)
• Approved Protective Club indoor entertainment license (unanimous)
• Approved Fastnet Pub outdoor entertainment license (unanimous)
• Approved Quencher Newport indoor/outdoor entertainment license (unanimous)
• Appointed Brooke Richter to Historic District Commission (4-3)
• Amended Property Tax Classification ordinance (unanimous)
• Amended License Numbers ordinance (unanimous)

Executive Session

The Newport City Council will meet in an executive session at 5:30 p.m. on Jan 28 2026. In that closed session the council will discuss agreements between the City of Newport, Discover Newport, and RIPTA concerning the Gateway Center. The session is called under state law provisions for closed meetings covering collective bargaining or litigation.

• Discussion of agreements with Discover Newport and RIPTA regarding the Gateway Center

Workshop

The Newport City Council will hold a workshop on January 24, 2026 with the state legislative delegation. The meeting will focus on the city’s legislative priorities for 2026. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The City Council is conducting interviews for the Academic Integration Advisory Commission and the Newport Beach Commission. The Council may discuss the voting process for these appointments at the end of the session.

• Interviews for Academic Integration Advisory Commission: Michael Niedzwiecki, Rosemarie Kraeger, Whitney Slade, and Brian Rochelle
• Interview for Newport Beach Commission: Michael Wilson

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Newport City Council will hold interviews for applicants to the Academic Integration Advisory Commission and the Newport Beach Commission. Interview times and applicant names are listed on the agenda. At the end of the interview session, the Council may discuss how it will vote on appointing these applicants at a future regular meeting.

• Academic Integration Advisory Commission interviews (Jennifer Hole, Elizabeth Barron, Gene Thompson-Grove, Mary Canole, Nicole Shevory, Lauren Moore, Alyson Oakley)
• Newport Beach Commission interview (Edward Williams)
• Potential discussion of appointment votes for interviewees at a later regular council meeting

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The City Council is conducting interviews for the Newport Beach Commission and the Academic Integration Advisory Commission. The Council may discuss the voting process for these appointments at the end of the session.

• Newport Beach Commission interview: Kevin Callahan
• Academic Integration Advisory Commission interview: William Kimes
• Academic Integration Advisory Commission interview: Sara Peters
• Academic Integration Advisory Commission interview: Penelope Hunt
• Academic Integration Advisory Commission interviews: Amy Yozura, Joseph Meringolo, and Chris Bowley

Regular Session

The City Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to discuss various liquor and entertainment licenses, special event permits, and contract awards. The body is also considering grant acceptances and an ordinance amendment regarding property tax classification.

• Authorization to accept grants: $150K from van Beuren Charitable Fund, $100K from RI Health & Human Services, and $50K from RI Infrastructure Bank
• Liquor license transfer and location change for Boru Noodles, LLC to 181 Bellevue Ave
• Special event permits for Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and the Amica Newport Marathon
• Contract awards for Police Sub Station HVAC and City Mooring Maintenance Repair/Replacement Project
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 4.08.120 regarding Property Tax Classification

The council adopted the consent calendar, approving a series of liquor license transfers, event permits, and renewals. Specific approvals included the transfer of Boru Noodles’ Class BL license to a Class BT license, the transfer of The Quencher Newport’s license, a road‑closure request for the Newport Sprint Triathlon, a fireworks license for Bailey’s Beach Club, and festival licenses for the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (except items b(1) and i) – unanimous
• Approved transfer of Boru Noodles Class BL license to Class BT license – unanimous
• Approved transfer of The Quencher Newport liquor license – unanimous
• Approved Blue Horizon Racing license and partial road closure request – unanimous
• Approved Bailey’s Beach Club fireworks license – unanimous
• Approved Newport Folk Festival license (July 24‑26) – unanimous
• Approved Victualing License for Quench Opco (The Quencher Newport) – unanimous
• Approved extended hours for Lola Donuts (4:30 a.m.–6:00 a.m.) – unanimous

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Newport City Council will hold interviews for candidates seeking appointment to the Academic Integration Advisory Commission and the Newport Beach Commission. Six applicants will be interviewed between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Council may also discuss how it will vote on these appointments at a later regular meeting.

• Interview Joseph Hearn for the Academic Integration Advisory Commission (5:00 p.m.)
• Interview Maryellen Atkins for the Academic Integration Advisory Commission (5:30 p.m.)
• Interview Isabella Silverman for the Newport Beach Commission (6:00 p.m.)
• Interview Don Winters for the Academic Integration Advisory Commission (6:30 p.m.)
• Interview Edward Williams for the Newport Beach Commission (7:00 p.m.)

Workshop

The Newport City Council and Middletown Town Council will hold a joint workshop to examine the feasibility of regionalizing their school districts. Attendees will receive updates on the Academic Integration Advisory Committee, draft resolutions, and the regionalization timeline, and will hear from the Rhode Island Department of Education. The councils will consider engaging a consultant and discuss legislative items such as endowment status, the authority of a regional school committee, and bill H 8267 Substitute A. The meeting will set the stage for a follow‑up AIAC kickoff meeting on February 9, 2026.

• Draft resolutions by the City of Newport
• Engagement of a consultant for Newport, Middletown, and the AIAC
• Potential powers (tax, take, borrow) for a Regional School Committee
• Matters related to H 8267 Substitute A
• Status updates on the Academic Integration Advisory Committee and regional school committee authority

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Newport City Council will hold interviews for Planning Board applicants on January 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall second‑floor conference room. Applicants include Brittany Baumgardner, Joseph Meringolo, Theresa Guzman Stokes (reappointment), and Michael Mullaney. After the interviews, the Council may discuss how it could vote on these appointments at a later regular council meeting.

• Interview of Brittany Baumgardner at 5:30 p.m.
• Interview of Joseph Meringolo at 6:00 p.m.
• Interview of Theresa Guzman Stokes (reappointment) at 7:00 p.m.
• Interview of Michael Mullaney at 7:30 p.m.

Workshop

The Newport City Council workshop on January 7, 2026 will discuss the Capital Improvement Program. The council will also address resident sticker parking. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Capital Improvement Program
• Resident Sticker Parking

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The City Council will conduct interviews for individuals seeking appointment to the Planning Board. The Council may discuss the process for voting on these applicants at a future regularly scheduled meeting.

• Interview of Don Winters
• Interview of John Greichen
• Interview of Benjamin Willet
• Interview of John DiBari
• Reappointment interview of Margaret Polski