Newport is working to modernize areas of the city related to alcohol enforcement. At its meeting on April 21, the city held a lengthy conversation on two topics related to alcohol establishments in Newport. The first concerns a rule from the 1970s requiring employees of any establishment serving alcohol to have a bar ID. The […]
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Newport approves key bond for $90M housing project on old steel mill site
The $90 million townhome-style rental development planned for Route 9 in Newport is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Newport Commission passed the request for an Industrial Revenue Bond, also known as an IRB, 4-1, with Newport Commissioner Ken Rechtin voting no at a meeting on April 7. The site along Route 9 […]
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Newport deems medical cannabis operations not feasible in city
After further investigation into allowing cannabis operations in Newport, the city found that it is unachievable under the state’s current guidelines. Newport has held multiple discussions surrounding medical cannabis operations in the city, with some commissioners for and against the idea. City management said they began looking into the state’s zoning tool, which tells them […]
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Newport officials oppose bill limiting short-term rental oversight
Newport is opposing Kentucky Senate Bill 110, which would eliminate the ability for cities to regulate or control short-term rental through its land use processes. The city discussed the bill at its Feb. 24 meeting and its potential impact on Newport if passed. “At one point in time, we were number four in the state […]
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Newport’s top vote getter named vice mayor
Vice Mayor Julie Smith-Morrow received the most votes in the Newport City Commission race earning her the title of vice mayor.
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Tom Fromme reflects on a 44-year career
Tom Fromme, a third-generation resident of Newport, is set to retire after 44 years of service, having served as police chief and city manager and leaving a legacy of civic pride and successful development projects.
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Medical cannabis in Newport? Commission mulls possibilites, faces opposition
Newport Commissioners Julie Smith-Morrow, Mike Radwanski and mayor Tom Guidugli Jr. expressed interest in allowing medical cannabis operations in the city, while Commissioner Ken Rechtin intends to vote no, and multiple residents spoke at the meeting asking the city to vote no.
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Newport officials attend Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit
Newport city officials received praise from city officials throughout the state during the recent KLC Summer Summit for their successful initiatives in code enforcement, business collaboration and alcohol beverage control.
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Newport discusses future of city parking
Newport City Commissioners discussed possible future plans for a city-issued parking sticker program to prevent out-of-state plates from parking on city streets for long periods and ensure adequate residential parking.
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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.