⚓ What's Up Today in Newport County: Thursday, January 23

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Good Morning! It’s Thursday, January 23.

The Newport City Council, acting as the board of licensures, approved the city’s Harbor Management Plan and extended a lobbying contract during its regular meeting Wednesday night, while continuing debate on the proposed relocation of the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Memorial Statue.

The Newport City Council voted to postpone a show cause hearing for Bloody Bull LLC, which operates as Gardiner House, regarding its lack of a valid Class BT alcoholic beverage license. The delay comes as Gardiner House works to get the necessary clearance from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. The show cause hearing has gained extra media attention as Newport City Council Chair/Mayor Charlie Holder is the Director of Operations for Gardiner House. Read More

Newport is taking steps to tackle transportation issues during major events, with plans for a seasonal shuttle service and off-site parking requirements on the table. Read More

The annual federal count of homeless people across the country began this week amid a freeze in much of the nation that has left Rhode Island homeless shelters overflowing, state legislators seeking solutions and a long-awaited temporary village of one-room shelter units now expected to open by the end of February. Read More

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Council votes to extend lobbying contract, discusses transportation for large events.

The Newport Police Department has provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on January 22 through 7 am on January 23, 2025.

Officials propose comprehensive plan to address transportation challenges during major gatherings

Last year, she said, the Point in Time Count by the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported 2,400 homeless in the state, an increase of 35 percent over the previous year.

Council Votes to Continue Hearing as Business Awaits Tax Clearance

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night when both teams were missing key players.

Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Due to an increase in the cost of the Renewable Energy Standard (RES), the average residential customer using 500 kWh of electricity will see a slight 25-cent increase on their total bill per month compared to last summer.

Dennis Turano is a Middletown Town Councilor and Middletown resident.

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Environmental groups concerned about loss of protections for vanishing animals see one of President Donald Trump’s early executive orders as a method of subverting the Endangered Species Act in the name of fossil fuel extraction and corporate interests.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said.

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has agreed to become the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

The dinner is part of RENEWport’s efforts to build community and connect Pell students and families with all Newport offers.

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) faculty member, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jahara Matisek, Ph.D., was recently awarded the first-ever Defense Security Corporation University (DSCU) grant for research spanning a wide array of security cooperation topics.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island using data from Zillow.

Authority warns of fraudulent texts claiming unpaid tolls, urges use of official website

Six casting calls in Providence

Julie A. Casimiro, a Democrat, represents District 31 in North Kingstown and Exeter and chairs the House Oversight Subcommittee on Children and Families.  This letter was co-authored by RI Child Advocate Katelyn Medeiros and Sylvia Parrott, a Jim Casey Fellow with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Marine: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SW 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less. The coastal water temperature is 40 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide: Sunrise at 7:04 am. Sunset at 4:50 pm. High tide at 2:10 am & 2:28 pm. Low tide at 8:44 am & 8:08 pm. The lunar phase is a Waning Crescent.

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WJAR: Hotel operated by Newport mayor serving alcohol without license

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