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Christmas in Newport: Tree lightings, Illuminated Boat Parade, …
2024年11月29日 · Holidays at the Newport MansionsNov. 22– Jan. 1, 2025. The Preservation Society of Newport County, the steward of some of the most popular mansion museums in the city, has a whole slate of events for the holiday season.
$98.5 million bond request for Newport projects approved by RI …
2024年4月25日 · Newport’s proposed $98.5 million bond for infrastructure improvements cleared a hurdle Tuesday, with the House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to put the bond question before voters in November.. The bill (2024-H 8086), sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson now goes to the Senate.“Our city will benefit tremendously from the projects to be included in the bond proposal ...
Tourism in Newport is up, according to Pell bridge traffic, parking …
2024年8月26日 · People slowly returned over the next few years, with the hospitality industry surpassing 2019 numbers at different rates. The revenue the state recorded out of the meal and beverage tax exceeded 2019 numbers by 2021, recording a …
Newport gets legislative approval for $98.5 million infrastructure …
2024年7月3日 · The City Council passed the resolution requesting Newport’s legislative delegation to submit the bond bills in February. Although the council has yet to earmark any of the funds for specific projects, initial discussions with city administration highlighted a few key possibilities, including the relocation of the City Yard and Utilities Department, which is expected to cost $47 million.
Want to apply for Newport's residential tax-rate? Here's how
2024年12月5日 · Residential property owners currently enrolled in Newport’s Two-Tier residential tax rate program will be able to apply for reenrollment in the resident-friendly, money-saving program beginning Jan. 2. Approved applications that are received in the reenrollment period, which runs from Jan. 2nd ...
Newport cruise ship fee increase passes; hotel, amusement taxes fail
2024年7月5日 · While one of the measures the City of Newport hoped to use to boost revenues from the tourism industry passed the General Assembly, two others did not. “A big focus for us is how we make sure Newport can do the things it needs to do to keep its head above water and keep the city moving without putting the entirety of that burden on residents,” Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong said.
Newport City Council, legislators meet to discuss priorities in 2024
2024年1月9日 · From fee increases on cruise ships to changes in the state education funding formula to changes in how the hotel tax is distributed, the Newport City Council’s legislative priorities for 2024 primarily centered on ways the city can get more revenue into the city budget now that Covid-era one-time-funding has started to dry up and expire. “Right now, Newport’s budget is about 80% ...
King Park improvements aided by $2 million RI Infrastructure grant
2024年1月29日 · The city of Newport received a $2.4 million grant to repair the seawall at King Park, improving the area’s resilience against flooding from storms and high tides. "As a coastal community, we're feeling the impacts of increasingly severe weather, from coastal erosion to abnormally high tides, that combined with high winds and flooding are swamping Newport treasures like King Park," Mayor Xay ...