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NOTICE: 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Available

By South County Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act requires water systems to provide this annual report to all its consumers. The requirements for report content, format, and distribution were established by the EPA in the Consumer Confidence Rule, published in the Federal Register on August 19, 1998. The report includes information on the City’s sources of water, quality of the water, and the water distribution system.

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Newport City Council Adopts FY24 Budget

By South County Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Newport City Councilors adopted a FY2024 Budget on Wednesday, June 14th. The roughly a $110 million spending plan, which goes into effect at the start of the City’s fiscal year on July 1st, includes a number of changes to both revenue and expenditures.

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Duffy Named Newport's New Police Chief

By South County Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Acting Police Chief Ryan Duffy, a 23-year veteran of the Newport Police Department, has been named the City’s next Police Chief.

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Community Asked to help Light up the Harbor this July 4th

By South County Times Report | May 27, 2023

The City of Newport is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration and is once again turning to the community to help light up Newport Harbor.

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Newport Launching Park Ranger Program

By South County Times Report | May 26, 2023

There’s a new ranger in town. The City of Newport is set to launch a new seasonal Park Ranger program this summer to provide visitors to the City’s network of public parks a helping hand and to be on the look out for potential hazards and quality of life issues.

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Newport City Manager to Leave Service

By South County Times Report | May 17, 2023

After 37 years with the City, longtime Newport City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Jr. is set to step down from public service this fall.

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Newport’s New Parking Rates, Rules Set to Begin July 1st

By South County Times Report | May 17, 2023

In addition to allowing for two free hours at metered spots every day, the new parking program will also afford residents three free hours of parking per day at the City’s Mary Street Lot, which is located off Thames Street adjacent to Queen Anne Square.

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Newport Water Division Warns of Potential Scam

By South County Times Report | May 15, 2023

The Newport Water Division is warning of a potential scam involving requests to set up a fictitious water meter appointment.

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East Bay Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sparkling Wines Workshop on April 16

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

East Bay Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sparkling Wines Workshop on April 16

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Newport County Chamber of Commerce Hosts HR Roundtable with CCRI's Division of Workforce Partnerships on April 25

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Newport County Chamber of Commerce Hosts HR Roundtable with CCRI's Division of Workforce Partnerships on April 25

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University of Rhode Island: URI Hillel to Host Israeli-American Comedians at Middle Eastern Cooking Workshop and Discussion This Thursday at 5 P.M.

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 27, 2023 – Israeli-American comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt, authors of the new book Israel 201: Your Next Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land, will conduct an Israeli cooking workshop followed by a discussion of their book at University of Rhode Island Hillel, 6 Quarry Rd. in Kingston, on Thursday, March 30, at 5 p.m.

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Newport County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Emerging Leaders Program with Dirigo on April 25

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Dirigo, a leadership development firm based in RI, to deliver a premier annual Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate Newport.

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University of Rhode Island: URI Researchers Help R.I. Town to Chart New Directions in Public Housing

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 27, 2023 – Research by a team of University of Rhode Island faculty and students is helping the South Kingstown Housing Authority to chart a new course for its public housing program.

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University of Rhode Island: URI Pharmacy Dean Paul Larrat Wins Providence Business News' Annual Education Award

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

KINGSTON, R.I. — March 28, 2023 — University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Dean Paul Larrat has been named the 2023 education winner for Providence Business News’ annual C-Suite Awards program.

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South Kingstown Town - RI: Elderly Homeowner Tax Credit Program Now Available

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Applications for tax exemption on real property for persons 65 years of age and older are now being accepted for tax year 2023.

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Portsmouth: Portsmouth DPW Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on April 29, 2023

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

The Portsmouth Department of Public Works will hold its biannual meeting on Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road.

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East Bay Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Mingle at Billy Manzo's Italy - Federal Hill Pizza, Warren on April 12

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

East Bay Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Mingle at Billy Manzo's Italy - Federal Hill Pizza, Warren on April 12

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Newport County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2023 Expo Booths- Contact Kate @newportchamber.com for Booth Inquiry/Waitlist on April 18

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Registration is open for our 2023 EXPO sponsored by Cox Communications, Cox Media and Cox Business!

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Portsmouth: City of Portsmouth Announces Market Street & Commercial Alley Utility Code Compliance Work in April and May

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Starting April 10, 2023 (weather-permitting) Market Street between Bow and Daniel Streets will be closed daily during the work week to through-traffic for approximately five weeks so that utility companies and the Department of Public Works can complete several projects.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Johnson & Wales Edges RIC, 7-6, in Extra Innings

By South County Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Senior designated player Alexis Boyce (Wolcott, Conn.) cranked a home run as the Rhode Island College softball team lost game two of a doubleheader, 7-6 (8 innings), as Johnson & Wales on Wednesday evening.