Tag: Jeanne Marie Napolitano
Newport seeks GA support to raise taxes, fees for tourists
NEWPORT – The City Council recently approved several requests for enabling legislation from the General Assembly to allow the city to raise fees and...
Ex-Newport Grand site awaits new proposal
Incoming Newport Mayor Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong looks at the hulking, windowless building that once housed the Newport Grand casino, and he sees a lot...
Newport bans whole-home short-term rentals in residential zones
NEWPORT – Whole-home short-term rentals, which are commonly offered through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are no longer allowed in city residential zones.
The...
Cox to spend over $120M to deliver faster statewide broadband service
PROVIDENCE – Cox Communications announced on Tuesday that it will be investing more than $120 million over the next three years to build a...
Are we going back to the igloos?
The winter of 2022 is here. It is the second full winter under the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first winter, The idea of living...
Newport seeking regulation of rental transportation due to public safety concerns
NEWPORT - Due to safety and congestion concerns, the Newport city council is seeking to regulate the amount of motorized rental vehicles on its...
Plenty of policy questions on dining in public spaces
The concept of reopening is a three-legged stool that must have a sturdy foundation on all sides lest it collapse.
“Reopening” is a more-apt term...
Construction moratorium divides business, Newport leaders
Newport has enacted a six-month moratorium on development in its North End, including an innovation district intended to attract companies that might diversify its...
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