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A violent clash in Newport has led to the arrest of four people after two Newport police officers were injured Tuesday night. The trouble started when police responded to a domestic violence call at the Festival Field Housing Development around 9:12 p.m. on April 29.
The new Rogers High School project remains on schedule with keys to the building set to be handed over on June 6, according to Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain. The project is entering its final phase with punch lists being created and moving plans already underway. “Things are moving along quite nicely,” Jermain said during her monthly one-on-one conversation with What’sUpNewp. “Gilbane has a very busy timeline. A lot of things need to be done.”
What’sUpNewp’s Frank O’Donnell recently caught up with Ellie Roddy, who is playing Roxie, in Chicago at PPAC this weekend.
“The Gilded Age” private tour is back this weekend, and What’sUpNewp’s Veronica Bruno couldn’t be more excited. Veronica attended the last one and concluded that it’s her absolute favorite tour.
The Newport Fire Department has changed the lights outside of its stations to green for Mental Health Awareness Month. “May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote well-being. Together, we can create a world where everyone has access to the support they need to maintain good mental health,” NFD shares on Facebook.
Road Closure: Thames Street will be closed from Dearborn Street to Lee Avenue today, according to Newport Police. The road is expected to be open at about 2:30 pm.
It’s that time of the year. Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs take effect today (May 1). The city shared the following helpful reminders;
“If you’re visiting or are new to town, please note that Newport resident parking stickers may be required for on-street parking in neighborhoods located throughout the City. Please be sure to check signage before you park for permit requirements and hours.
Paid meter parking is also in effect.
As a reminder, Newport residents are encouraged to take advantage of 3 hours of free parking at the Mary Street Lot every day during paid parking season!
And beginning in mid-May, Newport Residents will also be eligible for 3 hours of metered parking at all metered spaces, with 2 hours of free parking available until then!
In addition to utilizing a network of smart parking kiosks, motorists using the City’s paid parking spaces will also be able to pay directly from their smartphone by downloading the Passport Mobile App. Residents are encouraged to download the free app via the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/Parking or by searching for the Passport App on their mobile device’s app store.
Once the application is downloaded, users are asked to create an account, select the zone number that is posted on nearby signage and enter the vehicle license plate number. Users can then view their parking history and extend their sessions with the tap of a button”.
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WHAT’S UP TODAY
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight: Showers are likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow: Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 am, then a slight chance of showers between 8 am and 9 am. Patchy fog before 11 am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Today: ENE wind 5 to 9 kt becoming SSE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSE wind 6 to 8 kt. Showers are likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tomorrow: S wind 9 to 11 kt becoming SSW in the morning. Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 am, then a slight chance of showers between 8 am and 9 am. Patchy fog before 11 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
The coastal water temperature is 44 degrees.
Sunrise at 5:41 am. Sunset at 7:43 pm. 14 hours of sun.
High tide at 11:30 am & 11:57 p.m. Low tide at 5:05 am & 4:37 p.m.
The lunar phase is a Waxing Crescent.
Things To Do
9 am: Opening the Book on Newport Burials at Newport Public Library
9:45 am: Family Storytime at Jamestown Philomenian Library
11 am: Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
5 pm: Salon Series - Susan Petree at The Brenton Hotel
7 pm: Chef’s Table Wine Pairing Dinner at Newport Harbor Island Resort
Live Music & Entertainment
The JPT: One To One: John & Yoko at 4 pm, Barry Lyndon 50th Anniversary at 7 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Mark Flynn at 5 pm
Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
One Pelham East: Adam Go at 9 pm
Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
Little Compton: Pension Committee at 9 am
Middletown: School Committee at 9:30 am, Planning Board at 3 pm, Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Town Council at 7 pm
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