This week’s budget workshop on April 22nd is being rescheduled. When we have a new time set, I will make sure to send it out. These workshops have been informative for both the Council and the public - you can view recordings of the previous workshops online.
The School Building Committee has been meeting for more than 2 years, and we are nearing the point of construction of both the Pell addition and the new Rogers High School. The architecture and construction teams have been selected for both projects. This Monday at 5 pm, there is a Pell Community Meeting for the public to meet with the Design/Build team that has been selected to construct the addition at Pell School. The team will present the plans and status to the community and engage in discussion on resident and neighbor concerns or questions. A series of community meetings will take place over the next two months to ensure that the public is properly engaged in the process. The School Building Committee meetings will also continue, tracking the progress on design and construction. To catch up on the previous meetings and get more information, you can visit the NPS website. This school construction is vital to Newport’s future and ensuring that our youth are getting the education that deserve. I hope that you stay engaged as this process continues.
As a reminder: COVID-19 vaccination appointments open to all Rhode Islanders 16+ tomorrow. If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, go to www.vaccinateri.org to make one. If you are having trouble making an appointment online, you can call 844-930-1779.