Newport This Week

07/22/2025

“The evolution of “Middletown Center” has been shown to be critically important to island resi­dents. Middletown leadership may want to show that public input on this issue is also their priority and schedule the public hearings with the town council accordingly…”

Read this letter to the editor from this week’s edition.

Middletown Town Adminis­trator Shawn Brown was quoted recently, saying “Special hearings require coordinating participant availability and securing a venue to ensure that all who wish to at­tend the hearings are able to do so, which can be challenging during the summer.” Yet, at the same time,...

07/22/2025

More than 80 trees planted for the state’s $85 million Pell Bridge ramp realignment project are dead or dying, according to the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission.

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More than 80 trees planted for the state’s $85 million Pell Bridge ramp realignment project are dead or dying, according to the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission. On July 9, Commission Chair Maureen Cronin relayed concerns to the Newport City Council regarding the Rhode Island Department of T...

07/22/2025

Non-Stop Bus Service Between Boston and Newport Returns, per Discover Newport.

Discover Newport announces the return of the non-stop service in partnership with DATTCO Discover Newport announces the non-stop bus service between Boston and Newport, in partnership with DATTCO, has returned for a second season. The service was first introduced during the 2024 summer season and sa...

07/22/2025

Bill Bartholomew interviews Newport councilor Xay K… live on WPRO. The councilor expressed his concern about a proposed closure of the birthing center at Newport Hospital.

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Bill Bartholomew interviews Newport councilor Xay K… live on WPRO.  The councilor expressed his concern about a proposed closure of the birthing center at Newport Hospital.     Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong with Bill Bartholomew 7-15-25

07/21/2025

The Newport Police department announced the implementation of a new traffic camera enforcement program beginning on July 24, 2025.

The program, which will utilize cameras installed at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Admiral Kalbfus Road, will target traffic violations and road safety in the area.

Read the release for more details.

📸 - Newport RI Police Department

07/21/2025

The town of Middletown is studying its sewer system, re-es­tablishing its foundation and determining how it will be operated going forward.

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The town of Middletown is studying its sewer system, re-es­tablishing its foundation and de­termining how it will be operated going forward. To that end, the town council unanimously voted June 7 to award contracts to Crossman Engineering for a sanitary sewer system evaluation survey, a waste­wat...

07/21/2025

We shared the announcement, but here is the story behind the success for Middletown High Graduate Caleb Leys.

When Caleb Leys was playing Little League baseball in Mid­dletown, his dream was to play summer ball with the Newport Gulls. Playing professional base­ball? That was more of a fantasy. But now Leys will be getting that chance after being selected on July 14 in the fourth round of the MLB draft by ...

07/20/2025

Come to Kempenaar’s for the Middletown Rotary Club’s 30th Annual Community Picnic & Fundraiser!

Wednesday, August 6th at the Kempenaar’s Clambake Club.

Festivities start at 5:15 PM.

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a classic picnic, delicious food, lawn games, and a lively raffle—all while partying for a purpose! Proceeds support local community programs.

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Join Us at Kempenaar’s for the Middletown Rotary Club’s 30th Annual Community Picnic & Fundraiser! 📅 Wednesday, August 6th 📍 Kempenaar’s Clambake Club ⏰ Starts at 5:15 PM Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a classic picnic, delicious food, lawn games, and a lively raffle—all while party...

07/20/2025

Asbestos Questions on Hotel Viking Request to Replace Windows:

What began as a restoration project, said architect Jeff Moniz, shifted to a replacement project when asbestos was discovered in a routine environmental check. Moniz said the asbestos was found deep in the glazing putty and paint on the window sashes, making it difficult to restore the windows.

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https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/asbestos-questions-on-hotel-viking-request-to-replace-windows/

07/20/2025

Newport City Council Continues Resolution Calling for Changes to Rules, Procedures:

You can read the story here from this week’s paper.

https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/newport-city-council-continues-resolution-calling-for-changes-to-rules-procedures/

07/20/2025

Overheard this past weekend in Newport.

07/20/2025

A $3 million investment, owing to the passage of the City’s 2024 General Obligation Bond, will be used for roadway improvements.

Following a bid award last month, the city’s contractor, Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, has already begun work on Prescott Hall Road where new pavement, curbing, and sidewalks are all set to be installed.

More details here from this week’s paper:

A $3 million investment, owing to the passage of the City’s 2024 General Obligation Bond, will be used for roadway improvements. Following a bid award last month, the city’s contractor, Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, has already begun work on Prescott Hall Road where new pavement, curbing, and sidew...