@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialAfter a heated debate over safety and compliance, the commission has greenlit the replacement of the exterior stairs at 5860 Washington St., despite pushback from unit owners who believed repairs were possible.
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialA heated debate ensued as councilors weighed the merits of reallocating $60,000 from the Gateway Center’s rental income for student exchanges, raising questions about funding priorities and community resources.
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport's City Council is taking a bold step towards creating a Waterfront Campus, but will public access along the waterfront be guaranteed?
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNeighbors are raising urgent questions about contamination and future developments at the Navy waterfront site, sparking a heated discussion at the planning board meeting.
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport's Planning Board just took a bold step towards revitalizing the waterfront, paving the way for a vibrant mix of cultural institutions and advanced manufacturing—without transient hotels!
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport City Council is shaking up bike regulations by considering mandatory lighting, but concerns about enforcement could lead to a new approach—are you ready for the ride?
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport East is set to unveil a game-changing stormwater utility plan that promises transparency and separate charges, but residents will have to wait until next July for the final details.
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialOver 70 residents gathered to prioritize zoning changes that will transform housing in Newport, and the results are eye-opening!
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport City Council just unlocked a potential $7.52M boost for regional safety projects after neighboring towns opted out of federal funding!
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialNewport City Council has just approved a landmark 27-page update to bicycle ordinances, enhancing safety and regulations for cyclists throughout the city!
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@citizenptnewsri.bsky.socialThe commission has green-lighted a crucial renovation at 562 Bellevue Avenue, balancing historic preservation with modern safety standards for coastal living.
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