One of Northern Kentucky’s longest-serving elected officials, Newport Vice Mayor Beth Fennell, is serving her last year on the Newport Commission. First appointed in 1992, Fennell has spent the last 32 years dedicated to serving Newport’s residents. With a 2024 election on the horizon, Fennell said it seemed like time not to seek reelection. “The […]
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Newport updates its historic preservation ordinances
Newport held a first reading of an ordinance Thursday to help move forward historic preservation activities in the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen said there had been rumors and speculation surrounding the ordinance, with people thinking it had to do with adopting Buena Vista as a local historic district. While he said […]
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Newport to amend ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is amending its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said the ordinance was two years in the making and arose after an argument made by those in favor who felt the previous ordinance put establishments at a competitive disadvantage if […]
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Newport’s NKY Community Action Commission Head Start facility reopens after renovations
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s Newport Head Start facility is reopening its doors this week after major renovations. The renovations took place in the student space in order to create a welcoming and fun learning environment for children. The costs were $3.2 million, and took one and a half years to complete. The building was […]
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Pelusos bid farewell to Newport City Commission
Peluso is a household name in Newport — one that is synonymous with the city’s government. Jerry and Frank Peluso have served a combined 49 years in public service positions for Newport; 2023 will be the first year since 1988 the Newport City Commission will not have a Peluso in its ranks. Jerry Peluso was […]
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Newport: city raises one tax rate, school board lowers property tax rate
With property tax season in Newport beginning Oct. 1, the City of Newport voted to raise its personal property tax rate, while the school district voted to lower its property tax rate. Property taxes levied by the city and Board of Education are due and payable by Oct. 31. Property taxes are considered delinquent if […]