Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI

Community Pulse

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

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50 topics

Development

66 Ocean Ave subdivision

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Taxes Budget

CDBG 2026 application

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Roads

Bellevue Avenue infrastructure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 28, 2026
Development

Newport Sprint Triathlon

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 28, 2026
Environment

381 Gibbs Avenue circular driveway

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Development↑Rising

36 Simmons Street two-family conversion

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Taxes Budget

School funding levels

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Zoning

Waterfront Campus zoning — public access

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Zoning

Waterfront Campus zoning — traffic and venue concerns

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Zoning

Waterfront Campus zoning — moorings and docks

1 commentLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Schools

School department budget overruns

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Public Safety

El Tapatio entertainment license

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Development

58-60 Washington Street emergency staircase (N-11)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning

Waterfront Campus Subdistrict

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development

PLN-26-8 — 59 Washington Street

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec

Sickle Cell Awareness Event

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Roads

Bicycle ordinance and lighting

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Environment

Displaced soil behind Rogers High School

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 30, 2026
Development

75 Pope Street / 2 West Street redevelopment

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Water Utilities

Condominium billing error

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Water Utilities

Fee methodology objections

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Public Safety

Bicycle ordinance update

6 supportive
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Parks Rec

Pell Bridge Dog Park improvements

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Community Service

Proclamation honoring Liz Davis

1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Development

9 Cherry St plan modification

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

59 Bridge St addition

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

77 Kay St ADU conversion

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

34 Sherman St front step

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

401 Bellevue Ave staircase

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

562 Bellevue Ave Pt. II

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

35 Pelham St windows

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning

Operator perspective and parking

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development

Housing production and zoning reform

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Parking data and property rights

1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Roads

Resident parking impacts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Proposed short-term rental ordinance amendments

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Roads

Neighborhood parking impacts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Grandfathering and registration fee burden

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Roads

Parking infrastructure

1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

Registration data and fee structure

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Proposed short-term rental restrictions

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

Parking requirements and ordinance fairness

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Budget

CDBG competitive funding round

1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Environment

Hazard Road marsh water flow

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Roads

Keeping Hazard Road open; truck traffic

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Environment

Trash and dumping at Hazard Road

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Roads

Preserving multi-use access to Hazard Road

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Environment

Litter and ticks at 75 Hazard Road

1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Roads

Commercial traffic on Hazard Road

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Development

75 Pope Street & 2 West Street second dwelling unit

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 24, 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