Tag: Newport City Council
Newport’s rental ban tries to strike balance between tourism and residents
With a recent ban on short-term home rentals in residential neighborhoods, Newport has joined the wave of tourist destinations attempting to strike a balance...
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...
City Council proposes prohibition of nonowner-occupied short-term rentals in Newport
NEWPORT – The City Council is moving forward with a proposal to ban short-term rentals of nonowner-occupied homes in areas of the city zoned...
Innovation Hub rezoning plan gets first nod from Newport City Council
NEWPORT – The Newport City Council on Wednesday night took a step towards adopting zoning amendments that pave the way for an Innovation Hub...
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...
Food trucks in demand
The food-truck phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down. Food trucks, as opposed to food carts, are equipped with facilities to store and cook...
Food trucks roll in Newport
NEWPORT – A summer-long debate on allowing food trucks to sell on the streets of Newport was finally resolved Wednesday evening.
The Newport City Council,...
Tearing down ‘Superman’ building is wrongheaded thinking
To the Editor:
In Providence Business News’ June 7 article, “It will take investment to save ‘Superman’ tower,” Rep. Blake Filippi, R-New Shoreham, suggested the...
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