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Castle Hill aquaculture farm
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Opposed (3)
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Castle Hill Inn aquaculture farm proposal→At a glance
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Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Public comments (4)
OpposedHarry GouldMay 27, 2026
A 30-year commercial fisherman said the oyster farm would push him off prime lobster bottom, displacing five or six fishermen, and urged the council not to support it.
Newport City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026 · 1:03:37 →OpposedTom DoyleMay 27, 2026
Another 30-year commercial fisherman echoed the loss of fishing grounds and noted fishermen's gear isn't insured, unlike the restaurant's fire losses.
Newport City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026 · 1:13:09 →ConcernedWendy StevensonMay 27, 2026
She criticized the Waterfront Commission never weighing in and reminded the council these are public trust waters — lost public access should come with something in return.
Newport City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026 · 1:17:08 →OpposedUnidentified ResidentMay 27, 2026
An Everett Street resident said the reasoning for subsidizing a restaurant group's recovery with an oyster farm makes no sense to him.
Newport City Council (Regular) - May 27, 2026 · 1:26:10 →