Newport is exploring potential partnerships for a grant program that could help residents with home repairs. Most recently, the city heard from Habitat for Humanity at a Feb. 3 caucus meeting about potentially working together. “One of the things that the board has discussed is the ability to maybe partner with someone for a grant […]
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Newport Commission approves Buena Vista neighborhood as local historic district
The Newport Commission voted to approve the Buena Vista neighborhood as a local historic district, ensuring the preservation of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and preventing unnecessary demolitions.
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Newport to explore implementation of façade grant program for Buena Vista
Newport City Commission voted to explore creating a façade grant program to help residents of the local Buena Vista Historic District make improvements and repairs to their homes.
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Newport commission tables Buena Vista historic district discussion after alleged legal challenges
The Newport City Commission tabled discussion of the adoption of Buena Vista as a historic district due to possible legal challenges, but the city said it is still in favor of pursuing the district and intends to bring it back for adoption by April 28.
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Planning commission approval moves Buena Vista Historic District closer to finalization
The Buena Vista Historic District passed the Newport Planning and Zoning Commission, leaving one more stop–approval by the Newport City Commission.