Good Morning! It’s Thursday, December 12.
💬 Mentioned in this edition: Coggeshall School, Mark & Ida Aramli, Sandy Point Farm, Newport City Council, Charlie Holder, KVH, NIH, and more.
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WHAT TO KNOW
The Newport City Council voted 4-3 to reject a proposal to sell the former Coggeshall School property to a developer for $1 million, citing concerns over affordability and loss of green space. Read More
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder joins What’sUpNewp for a live one-on-one virtual conversation this morning at 10 am. Watch/Ask Questions
Former Newport City Councilor Mark Aramli and his wife Ida have purchased the historic Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth for $2.3 million. Read More
KVH Industries, Inc. has announced that it has entered into agreements to sell its Middletown office and factory for a combined $13 million. Read More
The high school winter sports season has begun. We’ll be covering the Portsmouth versus Middletown basketball matchup today. Look for Justin Walker’s coverage on whatsupnewp.com this evening.
As of 7:28 pm on Wednesday, all restrictions on RITBA Bridges have been lifted.
WHAT’S UP TODAY
Weather Forecast
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Marine Forecast
WSW wind 12 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 31 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise at 7:02 am, sunset at 4:15 pm.
High tide at 4:39 am and 5:05 pm, low tide at 11:05 am and 10:28 pm.
Coastal Water Temperature: 50°F
The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
Happening Today
Holidays at the Newport Mansions: Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic mansions.
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder Live Chat: 10:00 am. Join What’sUpNewp for a live conversation with Mayor Charlie Holder. Submit your questions and engage with local leadership.
Holiday Sip & Shop at the Museum of Newport History: 4 pm. Enjoy holiday shopping and refreshments at the museum.
Pulp Fiction on the big screen: 8 pm. Head to The JPT for a Pulp Fiction 30th Anniversary Party.
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WHAT’S NEW ON WHATSUPNEWP
A storm that swept up the East Coast delivered a blow to New England, packing powerful gusts that knocked out power along with a deluge of rain and warming temperatures that washed away snow and dampened ski resorts. Read more
Zuby Ejiofor and Aaron Scott had double-doubles and St. John’s took a 99-77 victory over Bryant on Wednesday night. Read more
Council Liason appointments made, Coggeshall School project rejected Read more
Concerns over affordability and green space preservation lead to 4-3 vote against $1 million sale. Read more
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick has agree to a five-year deal to become the next coach at North Carolina. Read more
Inflation in New England, while inching lower, continues to run stubbornly higher than the nation. Even so, Consumer Confidence in New England is high, driven by future expectations, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s latest report on New England Economic Conditions. Read more
The entrepreneur and marketing technology exec will lead the Board of Directors of the state’s community foundation, succeeding Dr. G. Alan Kurose. Read more
CEO cites need for facility better suited to future needs and commitment to building long-term value Read more
Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the White Sox on Wednesday for four prospects, giving Chicago a better deal for the All-Star left-hander than available at the trade deadline in July. Read more
So there’s talk that Robert F. Kennedy Jr will defund the NIH. Or something like that. In full disclosure, I am not a fan of the man. But, I also view the hysteria of academics and institutionalists about his nomination to head HHS with a somewhat jaundiced eye. Read more
EXTRA! EXTRA!
The Jamestown Press: Mansions & Manors departs Ferry Wharf
UNTIL NEXT TIME
On this day in 1917: Father Edward J. Flanagan founded Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys in Omaha.
Today, Boys Town New England has four Family Homes at its Bazarsky Campus in Portsmouth, which serve adolescents and young children. The site also offers Foster Family Services, In-Home family Services, and Community Support Services.
Their website shows nearly 21,500 children were served and impacted by Boys Town New England services in 2023.