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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with What'sUpNewp
WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with What'sUpNewp
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23 SEP 2024 · Newport City Council will consider a https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707&meta_id=57508 on new short-term rentals at its Wednesday meeting, aiming to curb the loss of housing units to vacation rentals."We are now looking at a moratorium on all new short-term rentals across the entire city," Xaykham (Xay) Khamsyvoravong, Mayor and City Council Chair, said during a conversation to preview the https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707 with What'sUpNewp on Monday. "We heard from the zoning officer for the city that we're losing 20-ish units of housing per year to conversions to short-term rentals. This is an effort to stop that."The mayor emphasized that the proposed moratorium would not affect existing short-term rentals or owner-occupied rentals where homeowners rent out a bedroom.The council will also vote on https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707&meta_id=57544."The repeal of the sewer fee. This technically lasts on our agenda. I expect that the council will change the order of the agenda to take that item first, right after we finish with the major consent and business items," Khamsyvoravong said."We heard loud and clear from residents about the challenges that were resulting from the new sewer fee structure," Khamsyvoravong said. "The council is trying to move quickly to repeal that fee."He noted that residents who have already been charged under the new structure will receive credits on future bills.Other agenda items include approving a consultant for https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707&meta_id=57516 to improve flood resilience and https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707&meta_id=57552."We know that our zoning code has some major challenges to it. Towards the bottom is an item that means lot coverage and some ministerial things that we think just need to be cleaned up to relief the burden that's on the planning board right now and that we also think will impact other things like stormwater" Khamsyvoravong said.The mayor also spoke about a https://cityofnewport.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=707&meta_id=57522 to relocate the historic carousel from Easton's Beach due to ongoing erosion concerns."I put forth a resolution on the agenda that I hope the council will consider supporting, asking the administration to come up with a plan for the relocation of that carousel. We know that Easton's beach is rapidly eroding at a rate of about a foot and a half per year," Khamsyvoravong said."We want to make sure that that important historic asset for the city, the carousel itself, is located somewhere where the public can continue enjoying it rather than sitting in storage," Khamsyvoravong said.Wednesday's council meeting will be held at Pell Elementary School due to elevator issues at City Hall. Residents can submit comments on agenda items in advance or speak during public forum periods at the meeting.
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18 SEP 2024 · Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy addressed residents' concerns about utility bills and infrastructure needs during What'sUpNewp's Wednesday monthly "https://whatsupnewp.com/ask-the-city-manager/" session.Please note that this newsletter allows supporters to read, listen to, and/or watch the conversation.Kennedy acknowledged the city "missed the mark" in rolling out recent changes to sewer and stormwater fees that resulted in unexpectedly high bills for some residents."We're apologetic for that and we're going to make sure we get it right," Kennedy said. He announced a public workshop later today to discuss the issue and potential rebates for overcharged customers.The City Manager emphasized the need for infrastructure improvements, citing an estimated $500 million in deferred maintenance over the past 30 to 50 years. He urged support for a $98 million bond measure on November's ballot to address urgent needs."This is not like racking up credit card debt. This is healthy debt to help improve your quality of life," Kennedy said.He highlighted projects like beach nourishment to protect structures and drinking water supplies from erosion. Some bond funds would also serve as matching dollars to unlock larger state and federal grants, he noted.Kennedy addressed concerns about the impact on part-time homeowners, acknowledging the need to balance workforce housing availability with property rights. He suggested better data analysis could help refine policies."We might find that we're not always necessarily required to make what heretofore may seem like draconian measures on some of our seasonal and part-time residents," he said.The City Manager also discussed traffic challenges, calling this summer "anecdotally … the worst ever." He emphasized the need to encourage alternative transportation modes and potentially strengthen residential parking enforcement.Diving DeeperCity Manager Addresses Infrastructure Needs and Revenue GenerationCity Manager Kennedy addressed the city's $500 million infrastructure backlog and emphasized the importance of the upcoming $98 million bond measure during his first public interview since taking office two months ago.Kennedy highlighted the bond measure, which will go before voters in November, saying, "We feel that we've put the most important and urgent projects on that allocation list. This is the first bite of the elephant we want to take."The bond aims to fund projects including beach nourishment, road improvements, and utility upgrades."The return on that investment is going to be fantastic," Kennedy said, citing examples like protecting the city's drinking water supply and preventing erosion of coastal structures.Kennedy also addressed the need for new revenue streams from Newport's 4 million annual visitors. "We need to do a better job of working with our state general assembly delegation to promote legislation that enables Newport to draw more from its visitors than other communities might," he said.He estimated that visitors create the equivalent impact of 105,000 full-time residents, based on average length of stay.Kennedy acknowledged missteps in the recent rollout of new utility fees, which caught many residents by surprise. "We missed the mark on that," Kennedy said. "Our residents deserve better." He promised improved communication going forward, citing recent investments in the city's communications department.Looking ahead, Kennedy expressed plans to modernize city operations, improve data analysis, and foster better collaboration between city departments and the school system."I have this kind of 'let's get to work' mentality right now," Kennedy said. "We've got a lot to do and it's exciting to move out on some of the initiatives we have coming up."Newport Faces Challenges with Traffic and Police StaffingCity Manager Kennedy highlighted increasing traffic as the most significant change he's observed in Newport over the past 20 years during a recent interview with What'sUpNewp."This year was, you know, anecdotally, we'll wait for data to come in, but anecdotally, it was the worst ever," Kennedy said, referring to the city's traffic situation.He attributes the surge to a post-pandemic travel boom, favorable weather conditions, and major events like the U.S. Senior Open golf tournament.Kennedy emphasized the need to encourage alternative modes of transportation to alleviate congestion. "We really need to begin figuring out ways to encourage people to come to Newport by something other than their personal vehicle," he said.The city manager also expressed concern about the Newport Police Department's staffing levels. The force is currently operating at about 11% below its budgeted strength of 84 personnel."It's difficult to be a police officer right now. There's a lot of scrutiny on police officers," Kennedy noted, adding that both pay and social factors contribute to recruitment challenges.To address these issues, Kennedy is considering stricter enforcement of residential parking regulations and working with the police union to improve compensation packages.He also stressed the importance of community policing, stating, "It's really about the community impact that you can have. And there's probably no better place to do that than a community like Newport."Kennedy took on the role of city manager two months ago. "I wanted to work somewhere local where I could grow some roots and just really get to know my neighbors," Kennedy said.Newport Seeks to Balance Tourism Economy with Resident NeedsCity Manager Kennedy estimates that Newport effectively has a population of 105,000 when accounting for the impact of tourism on city infrastructure and services."We're a city of 105,000 people now," Kennedy said. "You're probably saying what? No, census says we're only 24,000, 25,000. That's true. That's our full-time residents and families who vote and go to school here. But there's another 55,000 equivalent residents. That's what the 4 million visitors per year do in terms of the tax on our infrastructure."Kennedy is exploring ways to generate more revenue from visitors to support city operations and infrastructure improvements. He noted that currently, Newport only receives 1% from hotel stays and 1% from meals and beverage taxes."We need to do a better job of working with our state general assembly delegation to promote legislation that enables Newport to draw more from its visitors than other communities might," Kennedy said.The city is facing an estimated $500 million in needed infrastructure improvements over the coming years. A bond measure on the November ballot aims to address some of the most urgent needs.Kennedy emphasized that the bond is not a "money grab" but rather an investment in critical projects like beach nourishment to protect drinking water supplies and structures from erosion."These are not money grabs," he said. "We don't want a big sinkhole opening up underneath Easton's Beach. We want some funding availability through the bonds that allow us to go out for more, even more money in grant funds."The City Manager also addressed concerns about a recent change to sewer billing that unexpectedly impacted some residents. He acknowledged the rollout could have been handled better and promised improved communication on such issues going forward."I think we missed the mark on that," Kennedy said. "I strongly believe that the public had needed, deserved a better opportunity to kind of see that coming before it hit their mailboxes."City Manager Calls for Improved Communication Between City and School OfficialsCity Manager Kennedy called for improved communication and cooperation between city leadership and school officials to address educational challenges and complete the Rogers High School project.Kennedy expressed a desire to reset relations between the city and school department, emphasizing the need to work together on issues like enrollment, curriculum expansion and workforce housing."There's a lot of unnecessary acrimony right now between the city staff and between the school committee and the teachers union," Kennedy said. "I just really look forward to kind of saying, look, I wasn't here. I understand there are intense challenges on both sides of the issues, especially when it comes to building and Rogers High School."Kennedy, who took over as City Manager two months ago, said completing Rogers High School needs to be a priority to secure state reimbursement and provide students with a modern facility."Whatever we need to do to finish Rogers High School, we need to do," he said. "I don't necessarily mean in terms of dollars, I just mean a sensible decision to get to the end, get to the finish line on that project."The City Manager emphasized that improving school enrollment is key to expanding curriculum offerings and hiring more teachers. He suggested making public schools more appealing to families who turned to homeschooling during the pandemic and addressing Newport's housing challenges."If we balance out the housing predicament in Newport with good workforce housing that's at a decent rate that folks who can go, can earn a living here, can also live here, then their kids will be able to go to our wonderful school district," Kennedy said.He added that education should be viewed holistically, including lifelong learning, job placement and training, and mental health care.Ask The City Managerhttps://whatsupnewp.com/ask-the-city-manager/ airs the third Wednesday of most months at 10 am on What'sUpNewp. Tell us what you’d like us to Ask The City Manager by using the Google form below or comment as the broadcast airs live on our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJODi8Aq0qxGaSEzAruqEQ,
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18 SEP 2024 · Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, September 18.📰 In this What’sUpNewp Daily Digest…* Newport City Manager joins What’sUpNewp for an interview on Wed.* A look at the thirteen homes that sold in Newport County last week.* Red and green okra are in abundance at Anna D’s Backyard Farmer’s Market* City of Newport hosting a pair of recycling days this fall* Middletown honors EMS Coordinator, addresses school building project* and more…👋 First time reading? More than 17,900 readers wake up daily to this newsletter; join them! https://whatsupnewp.substack.com/.Leading Off📺 Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will spend thirty minutes with What’sUpNewp this morning at 10 am, answering our and your questions during a live virtual one-on-one conversation. Tell us what you’d like us to Ask The City Manager using the Google form https://whatsupnewp.com/ask-the-city-manager/.The interview will be broadcast on our http://www.whatsupnewp.com/, http://www.facebook.com/whatsupnewp, http://www.instagram.com/whatsupnewp, http://www.twitter.com/whatsupnewp, and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJODi8Aq0qxGaSEzAruqEQ. They can be watched live or anytime afterwards on those platforms.Ask The City Manager airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 10 am.Bonus Content: What’sUpNewp Supporters will receive a supporter-only newsletter following the conversation with a podcast, video, and story from the conversation. This new feature will be available to supporters following regular discussions with the City Manager, School Superintendent, Mayor, Candidates, etc.Note: If you want to access Supporter benefits but it’s not financially possible for you right now, email ryan@whatsupnewp.com, and we’ll make it work for you, with no questions asked.https://whatsupnewp.com/news/🚨 A 32-year-old Coventry man was arrested in Portsmouth on Monday following an investigation into the solicitation of a juvenile for sexual activity. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/portsmouth-police-arrest-coventry-man-on-charges-of-soliciting-a-minor/)⛔ Senate Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a vote on the issue. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/senate-republicans-again-block-legislation-to-guarantee-womens-rights-to-ivf/)🚓 The Newport Police Department’s latest arrest and dispatch logs reveal a quiet Monday followed by a domestic disturbance early Tuesday morning. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/newport-police-report-no-arrests-on-monday-one-early-tuesday/)https://whatsupnewp.com/arts-culture/🎭 Comedian Tom Cotter will be appearing at The JPT on Thursday, September 26, as part of the '“No Apologies Tour".” WUN’s Ken Abrams caught up with the Providence native about the show, becoming a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and more. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/whats-up-interview-comedian-tom-cotter-on-no-apologies-tour-coming-to-jane-pickens-sept-26-with-comics-jim-florentine-and-tammy-pescatelli/)👉 Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza is up for three more weeks at Great Friends Meeting House. The show is open Thursdays through Sundays from 12-4 pm until October 6 (except this Saturday, when it will be open from 6:30-9:30 pm. with an artist talk at 7:30 pm). WUN’s Ruthie Wood has more. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/08/the-historic-newport-navy-sex-scandal-of-1919-resurfaces-in-an-immersive-musical-documentary-experience/)🎶 Pay No Heed, an innovative new performance blending opera with theater, will premiere at Redwood Library & Athenæum on October 18 - 20. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/new-performance-blending-opera-and-theater-coming-to-redwood-library-athenaeum/)https://whatsupnewp.com/business/👏 On Tuesday, Aquidneck Community Table announced Tuni Schartner's appointment as its first Chief Innovation and Development Officer. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/aquidneck-community-table-names-tuni-schartner-as-its-first-chief-innovation-and-development-officer/)🏅 Sara Roger and Middletown-based A-1 Roofing and Construction were recently recognized by the Looking Upwards for their exceptional community goodwill. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/middletowns-a-1-roofing-and-construction-and-newport-resident-sara-rogers-among-those-honored-by-looking-upwards/)https://whatsupnewp.com/city-government/🗒️ The Middletown Town Council recognized Battalion Chief Brian DeFreitas as the 2024 EMS Coordinator of the Year and received updates on the school building project during its meeting on Monday. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/middletown-town-council-honors-ems-coordinator-addresses-school-building-project/🏫 The Little Compton School District is peripherally involved in a federal lawsuit over whether recent changes to federal Title IX anti-discrimination laws are appropriate and have children’s best interests at heart. (https://www.eastbayri.com/stories/federal-title-ix-lawsuit-touches-little-compton,125240)🚰 Newport City Council will host a public workshop today at 11 am in the City Council Chambers to discuss the new Base Sewer Use Charge and potential ways to accommodate fixed or lower-income residents. https://whatsupnewp.com/environment-health/♻️ The City of Newport’s Clean City Program will host a pair of events at Easton’s Beach this fall to help Newport residents dispose of hazardous and harder-to-recycle items. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/city-of-newport-hosting-a-pair-of-recycling-days-this-fall/)🌬️ Will offshore wind drive electric bills down? Massachusetts’ Governor Maura Healey’s administration says offshore wind is cost-effective, but is it? (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/will-offshore-wind-really-drive-electric-bills-down/)💡 Rhode Island officials announced on Tuesday the launch of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program. Rhode Island is the first state in New England to launch the program, supported by $31.8 million from the Department of Energy. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/rhode-island-launches-31-million-home-electrification-and-appliance-rebates-program/)https://whatsupnewp.com/food-drink/👨🌾 Tucked behind Anna D’s Café is Portsmouth’s very own farmer’s market. WUN’s Ruthie Wood has more in her latest What’s In Season column - “Red and green okra are in abundance at Anna D’s Backyard Farmer’s Market”. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/whats-in-season-red-and-green-okra-are-in-abundance-at-anna-ds-backyard-farmers-market/)Notable Quote“ We each have our own little fanbases. Jim (Florentine) is on the current version of Crank Yankers. He made a name for himself back in the day doing these crank phone calls and got picked up on Comedy Central, and now it’s back. That’s his big thing. Tammy (Pescatelli) was on Last Comic Standing a few years ago, probably the biggest feather in her cap,” explained Cotter. “And I had some luck on AGT (America’s Got Talent). All three of our audiences are unique.”~ Comedian Tom Cotter https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/whats-up-interview-comedian-tom-cotter-on-no-apologies-tour-coming-to-jane-pickens-sept-26-with-comics-jim-florentine-and-tammy-pescatelli/s when discussing his upcoming No Apologies Tour, which will make a stop at The JPT on September 26.https://whatsupnewp.com/obituaries/🕊️ No new obituaries to share.https://whatsupnewp.com/people-profiles/🇺🇸 The Rhode Island Department of State has announced that nearly 100 students from 44 high schools across the state have joined the Civic Leadership Program, a new program that aims to empower students to become active citizens. (https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/09/students-across-rhode-island-join-civic-leadership-program/)https://whatsupnewp.com/real-estate/🏘️ As we enter the third week of September, the Newport County real estate market continues to demonstrate consistent activity, with 13 homes changing ha
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31 JUL 2024 · Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain provided updates on teacher contract negotiations, school construction, and plans for the upcoming academic year during her monthly virtual conversation with What'sUpNewp on July 31.Listen to our conversation above, watch below, and/or read it below.The Latest From What’sUpNewphttps://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/wun-on-one-a-conversation-with-newport-school-superintendent-colleen-burns-jermain-3/Newport School Superintendent provides updates on teacher negotiations, staffing, Rogers High School construction, and more.https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-police-share-traffic-management-plan-for-newport-jazz-festival-weekend/Newport Police Department implements traffic managment plan to enhance Newport Jazz Festival experience.https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/nimfest-will-celebrate-jazz-at-king-park-on-august-4/The NIMFest Concert Series will celebrate Jazz on Sunday, August 4, with performances by the John McKenna Quartet and Bill Killian.https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/park-theatre-to-host-ukulele-virtuoso-jake-shimabukuro/Tickets go on sale August 2 for the October 5 performancehttps://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-police-arrest-dispatch-log-july-30-31/Newport Police Department provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on July 30 through 7 am on July 31, 2024.https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/offshore-wind-farms-connected-by-an-underwater-power-grid-for-transmission-could-revolutionize-how-the-east-coast-gets-its-electricity/A big roadblock to offshore wind power is getting approval for onshore transmission lines. But what if there were fewer connection points, and power could flow both ways? Plans are underway.https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/recall-of-boars-head-deli-meats-expanded/Discard affected products and clean surfaceshttps://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/six-picks-newport-jazz-edition-dont-miss-these-sets-at-the-annual-festival-this-weekend/Annual festival celebrates is 70th anniversary beginning Friday, August 2https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-hospital-earns-advanced-certification-for-joint-replacements/Total Joint Center recognized for exceptional care, safety, and qualityhttps://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/inaugural-newport-design-week-was-a-glorious-tribute-to-newports-enchanting-architecture/Newport Design Week brought some of the most famous names in design to the City by the Seahttps://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/isaac-bell-house-opens-for-guide-led-tours-on-the-weekend-after-extensive-restoration-work/Our review of the guide-led tour of Preservation Society’s Isaac Bell HouseIf you appreciate WUN and our coverage, please consider supporting our local independent newsroom by becoming a https://whatsupnewp.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=web&utm_source=subscribe-widget&utm_content=69301339 today or by making a https://whatsupnewp.com/support-whats-up-newp/!Recent Local Obituaries* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/obituary-joseph-maghuyop/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/obituary-michael-burns/Trending Now* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-police-arrest-dispatch-log-july-29-30/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/what-sold-a-look-at-21-home-sales-across-newport-county-july-22-26/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/sarah-ferguson-duchess-of-york-visits-newport-and-the-great-elephant-migration/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-police-arrest-dispatch-log-july-26-29/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/metallica-returns-to-gillette-stadium-this-weekend/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/newport-folk-festival-2024-conan-and-friends-wrap-up-65th-annual-event-day-3-recap-and-photos/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/inaugural-newport-design-week-was-a-glorious-tribute-to-newports-enchanting-architecture/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/isaac-bell-house-opens-for-guide-led-tours-on-the-weekend-after-extensive-restoration-work/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/whats-up-interview-folk-festival-artists-steve-poltz-and-john-craigie-reflect-on-their-newport-folk-festival-experience/* https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/07/exploring-2024-25-vision-with-newport-school-superintendent-colleen-burns-jermain-on-wednesday-videocast/What’s Up TomorrowWeather* Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.* Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.Marine* Thursday: W wind 5 to 8 kt, becoming SW 8 to 11 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.* Thursday Night: SW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.* Water Temperature: 70°F.Sun, Moon, & Tide* Sunrise: 5:40 am | Sunset: 8:01 pm | 14 hours and 20 minutes of sun.* High tide at 6:04 am & 6:38 pm | Low tide at 12:30 am & 11:22 am.* Moon: Waning Crescent. 26.1 days, 13% lighting.Things To Do* 9:30 am to 10:15 am: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/12076338 at Newport Public Library* 10 am to 11:30 am: https://events.salve.edu/event/bridging-the-gap-community-workshop-caribbean-open-with-sabrina-naz-comanescu-decidedly-jazz-danceworks at Rodgers Recreation Center* 12 pm to 2 pm: https://events.salve.edu/event/jazz-artist-panel-at-ochre-court at McKillop Library* 1 pm to 6 pm: https://www.discovernewport.org/event/ca-del-bosco-wine-garden/81074/ at The Chanler at Cliff Walk* 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/12254110 at Newport Public Library* 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: https://events.salve.edu/event/jazz-artist-panel-at-ochre-court at Rodgers Recreation Center* 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/12254110 at Newport Public Library* 5 pm to 7 pm: https://www.discovernewport.org/event/salon-series/81453/ at The Living Room at Brenton Hotel* 6 pm to 8:30 pm: https://charterbookstore.com/events/2024/08 at The JPT* 6:35 pm: NECBL Playoffs - https://newportgulls.pointstreaksites.com/view/newportgulls/ at Cardines Field* 7 pm to 8 pm:
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8 JAN 2024 · What'sUpNewp kicked off the 2024 season of our "WUN-ON-ONE: A Conversation with" series on January 8 by hosting a conversation with Newport Mayor Xaykham (Xay) Khamsyvoravong.Mayor Xay joined What'sUpNewp's Ryan Belmore and answered questions and gave insight on a wide variety of topics, including the latest on the demolition of the Easton's Beach Rotunda, where the City is at with Cliff Walk repairs, how the Rogers High School Construction Project is coming along, where the City is at in the search for a City Manager, what's happening for affordable housing, and more.Watch below or listen above.Save The Date: Newport School Superintendent Collen Burns Jermain will join What'sUpNewp to answer your questions at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, January 31.
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25 OCT 2023 · With absenteeism a major concern of schools throughout Rhode Island, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain discusses how the school system is trying to improve attendance and turn around a poor showing by pupils in recent statewide testing when she joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation o nWednesday.Recent independent reports have identified absenteeism as a significant problem statewide, with many students characterized as chronically absent. In Newport, Jermain, in her community update, said that some students in Newport have already missed 14 days of school.Absenteeism, coupled with poor testing for pupils in grades 3 to 8 in the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System testing has raised concerns for Jermain, who is working with other school administrators to implement programs to improve pupil performance.Meanwhile, the school committee has allocated surplus funds to help fill the construction budget shortfall for the Rogers High School project. We hear from the superintendent how that will fill the budget gap and how much more money is needed to ensure all aspects of the project are completed.We also discuss several other issues, including staffing and whether the schools are fully staffed, not only in the classroom but in other areas, including bus drivers and maintenance staff.Watch our conversation below or listen to it above.The Latest From What’sUpNewpWhat’s Up Interview: Singer-Songwriter Anna Mieke, playing Newport’s Colony House on Friday, November 3Win tickets to see acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter in Newport Live concertJan Brogan: Lessons from a smartphone fastIf you measure an addiction to a smartphone by the number of downloaded apps, I should probably be in rehab.VIDEO: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns JermainNewport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday.Red Sox hiring ex-pitcher Craig Breslow to run baseball operations, AP source saysThe Boston Red Sox have hired ex-pitcher Craig Breslow to run their baseball operations department, a team official said Wednesday.7-Day Weather forecast for Newport CountyHere’s what’s on tap for the weather this week and weekend.Obituary: Matilda VallesFebruary 10, 1938 – October 18, 2023Newport police report for Oct. 24 – 25Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, October 24 through 7 am on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.How gas prices have changed in the Providence metro area in the last weekThe average cost for a gallon of gasoline continues to slowly fall this week. This is the fifth week in a row that American drivers have seen prices drop.Obituary: Mary Catherine JamesNovember 16, 1935 – October 20, 2023Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last weekThe highest-performing stock on the list returned +0.1% last week. 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West wind 5 to 8 mph.* Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 57. Southwest wind around 6 mph.Marine Forecast* Thursday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SW 5 to 7 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.* Thursday Night: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.* Coastal Water Temperature: 57°F.Sun, Moon, & Tide* Sunrise: 7:09 am | Sunset: 5:48 pm | 10 hours and 38 minutes of sun.* High tide at 6:11 am & 6:36 pm | Low tide at 12:17 pm.* Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 11.5 days, 89% lighting.Things To Do* 9 am: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/tree-walk-island-cemetery/* 9:30 am: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/11022991 at Newport Public Library* 11 am: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/11026470 at Newport Public Library* 12 pm to 6 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/2023/10/trinity-churchs-annual-pumpkin-patch-returns-oct-11-31/ at Trinity Church Newport* 2:30 pm: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/10998881 at Newport Public Library* 3:30 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/pit-fired-ceramics-workshop/ at Jamestown Arts Center* 3:30 pm: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/11167560 at Newport Public Library* 4 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/1011685153285936/at IYRS* 4 pm: https://middletownpubliclibraryri.org/events/library-use-5/ at Middletown Public Library* 5 pm: https://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/event/11420492 at Newport Public Library* 5:30 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-4/ at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet* 6 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/conflict-archaeology-and-the-battle-of-rhode-island/ at Portsmouth Historical Society* 6 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/halloween-cocktail-club/ at Hotel Viking* 6:30 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/1574443263090947/ at Caleb & Broad* 7 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/adult-beginner-ballet-and-stretch/ at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet* 7 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/climate-future-film-festival/ at Jamestown Arts Center* 8 pm: https://whatsupnewp.com/event/whatever-fate-decides/ at The Firehouse TheaterLive Music & Entertainment* JPT Film & Event Center: https://janepickens.com/shows/miracle-club at 4:30 pm, https://janepickens.com/shows/phantom-of-the-opera-w-live-score-by-jeff-rapsis at 7:30 pm* Midtown Oyster Bar: https://www.blockheadrocks.com/ at 8 pm* Newport Blues Cafe: https://newportblues.com/event/spiffy-2023-10-26/at 9 pm* One Pelham East: https://thepelham.com/event/live-music-stu-sinclair/2023-10-26/ at 9:30 pm* Pour Judgement: Live music at 10 pm* Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm* Sunset Cove: Karaoke at 6 pmLocal GovernmentThe following public meetings are scheduled;* Jamestown: School Committee at 6 pm* Little Compton: 350 (LC350) at 6:30 pm* Middletown: Tree Commission at 4 pm, Prevention Coalition at 6 pm* Newport: Planning Board at 6:30 pm* Tiverton: North End and Indus
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27 SEP 2023 · Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain sat down with What’sUpNewp today at 1:30 pm for a live virtual video conversation.During the conversation we discuss how the new school year is going, get an update on the Rogers High School construction project, and get answers to your questions.Watch below or listen above.
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6 SEP 2023 · Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What'sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, September 6 at 1:30 pm.During the conversation, we discuss the new school year, and the latest on the Rogers High School construction project, and more.
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6 SEP 2023 · Former White House aide Gabe Amo could become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after his win Tuesday in the crowded Democratic primary for the state’s 1st Congressional District.Amo, a Pawtucket resident, will square off against Jamestown resident Gerry Leonard, a U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer who defeated fellow Republican candidate Terri Flynn, a former Middletown town council member, to win the GOP primary Tuesday.Amo joined What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, September 6 to discuss the primary election, what it’s going to take to win in the General Election on November 7, what he hopes to accomplish for Rhode Island, and more.Note- The conversation starts at 8:14 in the video below.MORE FROM WHATSUPNEWP‘Six Picks’ apple orchards – top spots in Newport County and beyondApple Picking season is here – and a bountiful harvest has arrivedLive Results: 2023 Special Election – Representative in Congress District 1Gabriel Amo (D) to face Gerry W. Leonard, Jr. (R) in November Special Primary General Election.Newport County Home Sales: 23 homes changed hands last week (Aug. 28 – Sept. 1)From contemporary residences to condominiums and cottages, here’s an inside look at some recent sales in the area.Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 5 – 6Arrest made for Domestic – Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Schedule I, II, III, IV, V (except marijuana) <10 Grams.What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, September 6Why We Love Baseball, Fermentation Class, Aquidneck Growers Market, A Convo with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain, and more!Bart Dunbar to retire as CEO of Bowen’s Wharf Company, Joe Nicholson named successorNewport City Manager Joe Nicholson to take on role as CEO of Bowen’s Wharf
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3 AUG 2023 · Stephen Casey, a Democratic Candidate for Rhode Island's Congressional District 1, joined What'sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 2 pm on Thursday, August 3, 2023.During the interview, we learn more about Stephen, find out why he's running in this special election, and discuss what he believes sets him apart from his opponents.A special primary for the Congressional District 1 Special Election will be held on September 5. The Special Election will take place on November 7.What'sUpNewp has invited every candidate to join us for a WUN-ON-ONE interview. Visit WhatsUpNewp.com for our full special election coverage.Watch or listen to our conversation.
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