• Tuesday, January 06, 2009  5:16 PM EST

• The City of Newport Mayor's Office has posted the 2009 Council Regular Meetings and Workshops Schedule. MORE
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR DRINKING WATER
• New City of Newport Vendor E-Mail Notification System - REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS HERE.

• City's First Annual Performance Report [searchable PDF]
• City Council Docket - TBA

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• Click Here if you or someone you know is a Senior Citizen (65+) living in the City of Newport
• Clean Ocean Access Water Testing Results
• 2009 Clean City Program Solid Waste & Recycling Calendar
• RSS Feed of the City of Newport's Boards & Commissions

What is an RSS Feed? [courtesy of Wikipedia ©]

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Status Washington Street CSO Facility:  Inactive Wellington Avenue CSO Facility:  Inactive CSO Information Line: 401-845-0092 Information Regarding Combined Sewer Overflow

• City Employees' Web Mail Log-in [outside City network]
• Gateway and Mary Street lots now accept Visa and Master Card
• Aquidneck Island Study- October 2007

Welcome to Easton's Beach

• Coming Soon to Easton’s Beach – The Beach Bounce - The new children’s party and play center inside the Rotunda at the beach- For ages 2-10- Open for 2009 January through March- 2010- November through March—additional open dates TBA
• Easton Beach- UV Disinfection System

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• A local marketing research firm, Performance Plus, on behalf of the City of Newport would like to talk to residents of Newport about issues facing your city. If you qualify, you may be invited to participate in a group discussion where you will be compensated for your time. Please call 401.270.4640 if you are interested. You will be asked a few questions over the phone to see if you fit into one of the groups for the study.
• BIDDER RFP REGISTRATION - Automated Vendor Notification. Get connected to our automated vendor (bidder) notification system. Register now to receive automatic emails for bid opportunities. You must register to receive email notices and access to RFP's and Bids. MORE
• Winter Recreation Activities - MORE
• The Finance Department has just posted the FY08-09 Adopted Budget. It can be reached under the Finance Department section. MORE
• The Finance Department (Tax Collection) has issued a statement concerning Guest Hangtags - If you have lost or destroyed the hangtag guest pass issued in 2006, a signed affidavit and proper ID is required for a replacement. The $10.00 fee will be waived initially. If you have any questions, please contact the Collections office at (401) 845-5401 or (401) 845-5404.
• The Tax Assessor has just posted the newest Military Exemption Form in their Applications and Forms area. MORE
• State of RI Emergency Management Evacuation Routes - Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the RI Emergency Management Agency where you will find the evacuation routes for our area and helpful information. MORE
• The City of Newport Finance Department has listed the 2009-2013 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan. MORE
• The City of Newport Public Services Department's Clean City Program has posted the new 2008 Trash Pickup schedule. MORE
• The City of Newport Finance Department has listed the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY2007 CAFR. More

Excellence in Financial Reporting - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Newport by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

City Wide Revaluation - Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, the City of Newport has undergone a City wide revaluation. Details of new values are hosted at Vision Appraisal. These values should reflect the market value of the real estate as of December 31, 2005. Taxpayers are reminded that the tax rate will be adjusted to compensate for the values.

Traffic and Parking - Newport Traffic and Parking information. We have real time links and information for travel in the City. MORE

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