Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Janesville announces Rebecca Houseman and Colin Kennedy as city manager finalists (gazettextra.com) — Newport residents should know that their city manager, Colin Kennedy, is a finalist for the top administrative job in Janesville, Wisconsin, even as he remains on paid leave amid reported tensions with Newport's council. Janesville officials will interview Kennedy and fellow finalist Rebecca Houseman again on August 26 before deciding who will lead their city.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sunset gathering - 3rd time is the charm - We are scheduled for next Monday the 24th, 5:30 at Ft Adams in front of the Eisenhower House. I am looking forward to seeing everyone. It has been… (Nextdoor Newport Ocean Drive)
Rolling out the farm cart over at 9 Sylvan St. today and tomorrow (Tuesday + Wednesday) before the rain this weekend. Big tomatoes are giving the last hoorah before the season comes to an end and… (Nextdoor Memorial/Annandale)
Brown University Health posted a job opening for Unit Secretary in Newport. Apply here.
TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Instructional Designer in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
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Jamestown
Jamestown Bridge Bumps Move to Newport-Bound Side Tonight (thenewportbuzz.com)
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