The 29-year-old Bova, an engineer, prevailed 4-2, with Ward 3's Kathryn Leonard absent.
Access to the Cliff Walk via Seaview Avenue will be closed from Nov. 27 through Dec. 21 fpr drainage work, the police department said,
The caucus was originally scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. but has been moved to the following day.
The 29-year old, who was elected to her second term, sent a statement to Patch and confirmed the councilors will vote at an upcoming caucus.
Here are the campaign finance reports for Newport's local ward races. They're up to Oct. 31. One more report will be filed.
Find out where Newport stood on the candidates and the statewide ballot questions.
The city council met on Wednesday and gave a Bristol business the contract for the playground.
The case has been moved to federal court. Atty. Mark DeSisto is representing the mayor.
Unofficial results for the local races indicate Justin McLaughlin battled his way back to an at-large council seat.
Measures would fund school construction and renovation; higher ed facilities and green projects around the state
Several candidates for local offices were out in front of the polls in Newport and Middletown.
The Boston firm Workbar, which specializes in "co-working," has been given the consulting project. The dollar amount has not been divulged.
The school department, however, has not put a freeze on future spending, except for non-essential items, the superintendent told councilors.
New to this year's election, voters casting their ballot by mail no longer have to pay for the postage due to new funding in the budget.
Any added costs from the raises are expected to be balanced out by other contract savings, City Solicitor Christopher Behan said.
Long-barreled guns' age restrictions would be the same as they are for handguns if the recommendations become law.
Attorney General Kilmartin announced new federal laws that let some financial caregivers request a security freeze on behalf of a loved one.
The Endeavour found its way to Newport during the American Revolution. It was used by the British to transport troops and prisoners.
The Rhode Island Health Department is seeking analytical laboratories in Rhode Island for the testing of medical marijuana.
Results from the Rhode Island Secretary of State's office showed support for Gov. Gina Raimondo and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung.
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles says the agreement will be signed Thursday.
So far, the Chamber of Commerce is the only tenant to commit, and the terms of that lease have not been disclosed.
Rhode Island residents are even less pleased with Trump now than they were when he took office.
Dring is running for the seat being vacated by Susan Taylor, who is running for one of the at-large seats.
Time flies. The Newport Bridge in 2019 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A party is planned.
David Hanos resigned during a special school committee meeting on July 31. Several other candidates have also withdrawn.
The Ward 1 councilor represents the north end. The current incumbent, Susan Taylor, is running for an at-large seat.
The Sailing Hall of Fame will take over much of the space, if it can come up with the funds, and the antiques dealers will be displaced.
For the first time in 35 years, Newport will not host the Black Ships Festival but will celebrate the Newport-Shimoda sister city connection
President Trump reportedly declined to issue the proclamation, but had a change of heart.
Here are the people who have filed candidate papers for school committee and for city council.
Here is a partial list of people running for the General Assembly.
Here are the people who have filed candidate papers for school committee and for city council, as of Wednesday morning. Deadline is 4 p.m.
The official deadline for filing papers is Wednesday, but the mayor has posted a letter to Newport citizens on his Facebook page.
Peter Neronha, of Jamestown, has joined the non-partisan group.
The Washington Post reported on Friday that a contractor working with the Naval Underseas Warfare Center was hacked by the Chinese.
Former Supreme Court Justice Robert Flanders is eyeing Sheldon Whitehouse's U.S. Senate seat.
The City just announced the joint meeting between the city council and the school committee over the school budget has been cancelled.
The Ocean Summit will be streamed live on Friday morning.
The council voted 4-3 on Wednesday to approve a letter of intent, which starts the clock ticking on a sale of the Armory.