Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI
Public Safety

Illegal parking on Sergeant Wiedemann Street

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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.

Public comments (2)

ConcernedGene PetersonJun 24, 2026

Twelve-year resident described chronic illegal parking blocking driveways, requiring police calls, and cited a Housing Authority lease reminder; raised emergency-vehicle access concerns.

Newport City Council (Regular) - Jun 24, 2026 · 1:57 →
ConcernedJoan McCarthyJun 24, 2026

Asked the city to have the Housing Authority community officer intervene, reported police dispatch hung up on her, and requested evening patrols.

Newport City Council (Regular) - Jun 24, 2026 · 6:33 →