Tag: City of Newport
Casey’s Marina in Newport being sold for $21M
NEWPORT – Grand Banks Yachts Ltd. has signed a purchase-and-sales agreement to acquire Casey’s Marina and an additional waterfront building on Spring Wharf for...
R.I. Commerce Corp. unveils 5-year strategic tourism development roadmap
PROVIDENCE – State tourism officials have released a five-year strategic plan to continue the growth of visitation to the state, while interconnecting and identifying...
Vanderbilt hotel being sold to Heritage Hotel Group
NEWPORT – The Heritage Hotel Group is finalizing its acquisition of the historic Vanderbilt Hotel on Mary Street.
The agreement – still subject to certain...
Salve Regina moving forward with construction on new student residence hall
NEWPORT – Salve Regina University, city officials and area neighbors have finalized an agreement to build a new student residence hall on the corner...
Holder selected as next mayor of Newport
NEWPORT – The city-by-the-sea will have a new mayor.
Charlie Holder Jr. will replace current Mayor Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong for the upcoming 2024-2026 term after...
R.I. voters approve more than a half-billion in borrowing; reject constitutional...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly approved $551.3 million in borrowing – $343.5 million in principle and $207.8 million in interest payments – in...
Middletown tightens rules on short-term rental operators
MIDDLETOWN – To address the proliferation of short-term rentals in its neighborhoods, the Town Council approved an amendment to the zoning regulations that requires...
Discover Newport CEO Evan Smith announces retirement
NEWPORT – Discover Newport CEO and president Evan Smith informed the organization’s board of directors Friday that he will be retiring early next year.
The...
Newport City Council to vet settlement claim with RIDOT over land...
NEWPORT – The Newport City Council on Wednesday will meet in executive session to discuss a potential vote to approve an financial settlement with...
Newport City Council approves ‘Flock’ cameras
NEWPORT – Law enforcement officials will soon have a new surveillance tool they say will reduce crime in the City by the Sea.
At the...
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