What's Up Today: Thursday, May 12

Good Morning, today is Thursday, May 12.

🌊 Newport City Council had a busy night at City Hall with their Regular Council Meeting. Full stories to come, but here are a few highlights.

Council approved a resolution in regards to Aging Friendly.
Council approved a resolution in regards to Street Cafes on Broadway.
In regards to the Final Report of the Newport Charter Review Commission, Council voted to receive and refer to the City Solicitor for legal compliance. Following the City Solicitor’s review of the Charter Review, the report would go back to City Council and Council would decide what changes from the report would go on the November ballot.
City Council delayed taking action on Regional School District - Ballot Authorization.
More to come…

🌊 Newport will be able to establish a residential tax structure that encourages owner-occupied housing under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren Carson. Read More

🌊 Not a great night for the Boston sports team last night.

Boston Celtics - Holiday stops Celtics’ last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
Boston Red Sox - Arcia’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves over Red Sox 5-3

For the Boston Bruins, it’s Game 6 tonight at 7 pm against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina leads the series 3 - 2.

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today - A slight chance of showers before 7am. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight - A slight chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Marine Forecast

Today - NNE wind 6 to 8 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Areas of fog before 9am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers after 11pm. Patchy fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 48°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide