Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Newport, RI public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

Filtered to Public Safety

16 topics in public safety

Public Safety

El Tapatio entertainment license

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Public Safety

Bicycle ordinance update

6 supportive
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Public Safety

Public health vending machine

4 supportive1 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Public Safety

Harbor security and restrooms

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 24, 2026
Public Safety

Port security and first responders

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 24, 2026
Public Safety

Nitro Bar sidewalk café

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Public Safety

Drone first responder program

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Public Safety

Audrain Youngtimers and parade road closure

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Public Safety

Illegal parking on Sergeant Wiedemann Street

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Public Safety

20 Second Street roof replacement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Public Safety

Bike lane hazards and enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety

Uber stops in bike lanes

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Public Safety

Fireworks permit request

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 11, 2026
Public Safety

Bicycle ordinance review

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 11, 2026
Public Safety

Protective Club entertainment license

1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 28, 2026
Public Safety

Fastnet Pub entertainment license

1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jan 14, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Newport, RI from local and regional media.

Newport Buzzhousing affordability

Priced Out of Newport: Buyers Need $460K a Year to Afford a Typical Home

Priced Out of Newport: Buyers Need $460K a Year to Afford a Typical Home Newport Buzz

Oct 23, 2026
Newport This Weekcity council election

Newport City Council At-Large Candidates

Newport City Council At-Large Candidates Newport This Week

Oct 8, 2026
Uprise RIzoning change

Newport Board Backs No-Hotel Zoning for Hospital Site

Newport Board Backs No-Hotel Zoning for Hospital Site Uprise RI

Oct 6, 2026
Newport This Weekcity council election candidate forum

City Council Candidates Discuss ICE, Homelessness, Affordable Housing

City Council Candidates Discuss ICE, Homelessness, Affordable Housing Newport This Week

Oct 1, 2026
Newport This Weeklawsuit against city and council

Former City Manager Sues Newport and City Council

Former City Manager Sues Newport and City Council Newport This Week

Sep 24, 2026
The Providence Journalcity manager legal action against city

Why Newport's city manager is taking legal action against the city

Why Newport's city manager is taking legal action against the city The Providence Journal

Sep 24, 2026
The Providence Journalharbor plan ownership dispute

Newport's $20M harbor plan complicated by ownership mistake

Newport's $20M harbor plan complicated by ownership mistake The Providence Journal

Sep 23, 2026
Newport Buzzlawsuit against city government

BREAKING: Colin Kennedy Sues City of Newport and City Council

BREAKING: Colin Kennedy Sues City of Newport and City Council Newport Buzz

Sep 19, 2026
Uprise RIstormwater fee workshop

Newport Holds Third Stormwater Fee Workshop Thursday

Newport Holds Third Stormwater Fee Workshop Thursday Uprise RI

Sep 12, 2026
What's Up Newplieutenant governor primary election

Khamsyvoravong carries Newport by a wide margin but loses lieutenant governor primary to Matos

Khamsyvoravong carries Newport by a wide margin but loses lieutenant governor primary to Matos What's Up Newp

Sep 9, 2026
What's Up Newppolice and fire spending per capita

Newport spends more per resident on police and fire than any other Rhode Island community

Newport spends more per resident on police and fire than any other Rhode Island community What's Up Newp

Aug 31, 2026
6abc Philadelphiapolice shooting

Suspected New Jersey sailboat thief killed in Rhode Island police shooting

Suspected New Jersey sailboat thief killed in Rhode Island police shooting 6abc Philadelphia

Aug 27, 2026