Newport City Council

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Name: Newport City Council
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Newport council names library director interim city manager

NEWPORT — Newport City Council members voted 6-0 Thursday evening to appoint Library Director Ted Smith as interim city manager while they search for a permanent replacement for Jim Voetberg, who announced his resignation last week.For the complete article ... [Published Newport News-Times - May 17 2013]
First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Another business closes in Newport city centre

NEWPORT will be losing another shop after a lack of custom has forced an owner to close her business.Phae Cole, owner of Bethan in Newport Arcade in the town centre, is closing her shop after three years of business because of a "lack of footfall.""There ... [Published South Wales Argus - May 11 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Asterisk Outdoor Expansion Approved, Resident Expresses Concerns

Asterisk Restaurant, located at 599 Thames St., gained approval Wednesday from Newport City Council to expand 110 square feet of the restaurant's outdoor area.Attorney Turner Scott said the proposed space would be used solely for a prep area, a lobster ... [Published Newport Patch - May 10 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

City administrator: Animal Shelter is $47K overbudget

Source: The Newport Plain TalkNEWPORT-The Animal Shelter is already over budget $47,000 and could face a deficit of about $83,000 before the fiscal year ends, Newport City Council members learned at their monthly workshop held Tuesday, May 7.James Finchum, ... [Published Newport Plain Talk - May 09 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Billy Goodes Parts With Liquor License, TSK and Jo's Approved

It is the end of an era for Newport bars.Billy Goode, the original owner of Billy Goode's bar on Marlborough Street, purchased the first Newport liquor license, after he operated his bar as a speakeasy during prohibition.The most recent owner Kevan Campbell ... [Published Newport Patch - May 09 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Resident Says Billboards Violate City Ordinance

Newport resident Torrey Jacobsen urged Newport City Council Wednesday night to remove billboards that he said are not only unsightly, but are a saftey hazard and violate city ordinances."There are two large eight post billboards approximately 20 feet ... [Published Newport Patch - May 09 2013]
First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Victory parade for Newport County

Newport County are to celebrate their return to the Football League with a victory parade through the city.They beat Wrexham 2-0 in an all-Wales Conference play-off at Wembley to secure their place in League Two next season, 25 years after going out.It ... [Published BBC - May 06 2013]
First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

'No sinister conduct': Holt matter cleared by AG Dunn

Source: The Newport Plain TalkNEWPORT-After investigating a claim by fired Newport City Administrator Scott Collins that Newport Alderwoman Kathy Holt was in violation of the law when the City of Newport purchased gasoline from two businesses owned by ... [Published Newport Plain Talk - May 02 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Agent appointed on Newport’s revitalised market quarter

Shops and restaurant operators are being sought for Newport city centre’s Victorian Indoor Market and the surrounding market quarter.Working in partnership with Newport City Council, urban regeneration company Newport Unlimited is nearing completion on ... [Published Commercial News Media - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Council non-committal on Newport Ship's future

Newport council in talks with government about storage and final displayQuestions have been raised over Newport City Council’s plans for the Newport Ship, which was discovered on the banks of the river Usk in June 2002.The 15th-century sailing vessel ... [Published Museums Association - May 01 2013]
First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Gaer protest planned as parents and governors fight schools merger

MAKING POINT: Youngsters opposing the proposed merger of the schools, pictured earlier this yearMORE than 100 parents, governors and residents who oppose a merger of two Newport primary schools are expected to stage a protest tonight.Protesters are to ... [Published South Wales Argus - Apr 25 2013]
First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Cliff Walk Restrooms May Be in Near Future

Hurricane Sandy repairs are not the only construction you may notice at the Cliff Walk this summer. In a vote of 6-1, with councilor Kate Leonard opposed, Newport City Council accepted a RIDEM Recreational Trails Grant Award that will provide 80 percent ... [Published Newport Patch - Apr 25 2013]

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Newport council names library director interim ... [Published Newport News-Times - May 17 2013]
Newport city centre scheme 'could start this ye... [Published South Wales Argus - May 14 2013]
Another business closes in Newport city centre [Published South Wales Argus - May 11 2013]
Asterisk Outdoor Expansion Approved, Resident E... [Published Newport Patch - May 10 2013]
City administrator: Animal Shelter is $47K over... [Published Newport Plain Talk - May 09 2013]
Billy Goodes Parts With Liquor License, TSK and... [Published Newport Patch - May 09 2013]
Resident Says Billboards Violate City Ordinance [Published Newport Patch - May 09 2013]
Victory parade for Newport County [Published BBC - May 06 2013]
'No sinister conduct': Holt matter cleared by A... [Published Newport Plain Talk - May 02 2013]
Agent appointed on Newport’s revitalised market... [Published Commercial News Media - May 01 2013]
Council non-committal on Newport Ship's future [Published Museums Association - May 01 2013]
Popcorn Sutton Distilling opening a cocke Count... [Published Citizen Tribune - Apr 30 2013]
Briefs: MN Appeals Court affirms Newport's deni... [Published Minneapolis Star Tribune - Apr 27 2013]
Gaer protest planned as parents and governors f... [Published South Wales Argus - Apr 25 2013]
Cliff Walk Restrooms May Be in Near Future [Published Newport Patch - Apr 25 2013]
Court upholds Newport in liquor fight [Published South Washington County Bulletin - Apr 23 2013]
Digital Focus [Published UKauthorITy.com - Apr 17 2013]
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CCLB approves new fees to reduce taxpayer burden [Published Citizen Tribune - Apr 16 2013]
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Apartments plan for Shire Hall [Published Insider Media Limited - Apr 12 2013]
Advocates to Speak Up Against Cliff Walk Propos... [Published Newport Patch - Apr 10 2013]
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