Tag: Thomas Shevlin
‘The Bells’ stables to be demolished
NEWPORT – A day after four people were injured when a section of the roof collapsed inside a state-owned building on the grounds of...
McKee signs bill extending outdoor dining
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday signed into law legislation allowing restaurants to continue approved outdoor dining until Feb. 15, 2024, without...
Is fixing Newport’s Cliff Walk a wise investment?
Just over a year ago, the collapse of an approximately 20-foot portion of the Newport Cliff Walk raised alarm throughout the state.
Damage to Newport’s...
Fine for unregistered short-term rental owners in R.I. not being enforced
PROVIDENCE – Short-term rental property owners who advertise their homes through websites such as Airbnb Inc. and VRBO were supposed to be fined $250...
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...