City Council Meeting

The City Council serves as a the primary decision making body for the City. Join us for its regular monthly meeting. Click here to read an agenda and to view the meeting online.

Waterfront Commission Meeting

The Waterfront Commission is responsible for overseeing the operations of Newport Harbor. Click here for an agenda

Trust & Investment Commission

The Trust and Investment Commission is responsible for overseeing the financial direction of the City's various investment portfolios. 

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Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The Newport Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the City's historic burying grounds. Read the Agenda

Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament Returns to Easton’s Beach After Seven-Year Hiatus

Competition to Showcase Best of the Beach
 
NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025) -- Easton’s Beach is proud to announce the return of the Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, marking the event’s comeback after a seven-year hiatus.

This full-day competition will showcase the skill, speed, and strength of some of the region’s top ocean
rescue teams.

NEWPORT OFFERS SAFE BOATING TIPS FOR FESTIVALS

Kayakers & Boaters Advised to Practice Safe, Smart Boating
  
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025) – With Newport’s annual Folk and Jazz festivals expected to draw a flotilla of onlookers to Newport Harbor, the City of Newport’s Harbormaster’s Office is offering tips for both boaters and paddlers to stay safe while taking in the music.

With a mix of kayaks, paddleboards, dinghies, launches, ferries, and boats of every variety expected to convene off Fort Adams this weekend, it’s especially important to stay alert and practice courtesy.

“This is the time for all of us to work together as a safety‑conscious boating and paddling community,” said Mark Marosits, Newport Harbormaster Paddle Safety Officer. “Safety isn’t a rule—it’s a responsibility.”
 

Department of Utilities to Launch New Utility Billing System August 2025

In-Person Payments to Transition to Halsey Street Office

NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025) – Department of Utilities is upgrading its utility billing system, promising a more user-friendly, reliable, and efficient utility billing experience.

The new system, which is scheduled to go live mid-August, will provide more flexible and easy-to-use tools for managing utility accounts and making payments online.

The new system will feature a more intuitive interface, expanded payment options, and greater flexibility for customers. As part of this transition, utility billing payment collection responsibilities will officially shift from the Collections Office at City Hall to the Department of Utilities. Effective July 31, 2025, the Collections Office at City Hall will no longer accept utility payments.