What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, Dec. 6
A look at what's happening, new, and to do out there today, plus all of the latest What's Up Newp headlines
Today is Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
The U.S. Navy, on behalf of NOAA, on Tuesday, December 5 awarded $146,778,932 to Skanska USA, from New York, to design and build a new NOAA facility on Naval Station Newport. This facility will eventually be the new home of NOAA’s Marine Operations Center – Atlantic. Read More
A new report reveals the top ten counties across the U.S. that saw the biggest annual increases in second home transactions and the largest year-over-year appreciation for homes priced above one million dollars. Newport County tops the list. Read More
Raul Malo, the incomparable frontman of genre-defying, GRAMMY Award-winning band The Mavericks and the sole writer of many of their songs, is coming to The JPT in March. Read More
The Newport Police will be hosting a holiday toy drive on December 9 from 10 am to 2 pm at Walmart. “We are looking for toys from the ages of 2 to 16. All the toys donated will go to the Salvation Army on Memorial Blvd. That location is serving hundreds of local families that are in need of toys for the holiday season,” Newport Police Department shares on Facebook.
Salve Regina University celebrated its annual Christmas tree lighting and luminaria display on Monday night. One thousand paper lanterns illuminated McAuley Circle and Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, each light shining in honor of loved ones within the Salve Regina community. See Photo Gallery
WHAT’S UP TODAY
WEATHER
Today: A chance of snow showers before 11 am, then a chance of rain showers between 11 am and 2 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 8 to 14 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Extended Forecast: 7-Day Weather Forecast
Surf Forecast: 3-day Surf Forecast
MARINE FORECAST
Today: N wind 8 to 12 kt. A chance of rain and snow showers before 11 am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11 am and noon. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NNW wind around 9 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 51°F.
SUN, MOON, & TIDE
Sunrise: 6:57 am | Sunset: 4:15 pm | 9 hours and 18 minutes of sun.
High tide at 2:08 am & 2:16 pm | Low tide at 8:07 am & 8:28 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 22.8 days, 43% lighting.
THINGS TO DO
3 pm to 8 pm: Flight Night Wednesdays at Newport Vineyards
4:15 pm: Senior Ballroom Dance Classes at Common Fence Point Community Center
6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
7 pm: Christmas Ornament Paint Night at Protective Club
7 pm: Ballroom Dance at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Irish American Club: Mel at 8 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: The Holdovers at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Newport Playhouse: Miracle on South Division Street at 11 am
O’Brien’s Pub: The Van Pelt Duo at 9 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jamestown: Planning Commission at 7 pm
Little Compton: School Committee at 3:30 pm, Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 7 pm
Middletown: School Building Committee at 5 pm, Planning Board at 6 pm
Newport: Beach Commission at 5 pm
Portsmouth: School Committee - Capital Planning Subcommittee at 3:30 pm, Melville Park Committee at 6 pm, Harbor Commission at 7 pm
Tiverton: Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm
See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Stories that recently appeared on WhatsUpNewp.com that are relevant to this week.
Singing For Shelter: Local musicians to raise funds to support the area’s homeless shelters
RIDOT to permanently close old Downtown Newport exit on Dec. 8
Jamestown Arts Center to host Holiday Arts Market Dec. 8 – 9
SantaCon returns to Newport on Dec. 9
Choral Collective of Newport County will present its annual Winter Concert on December 9
ESPN’s College GameDay to broadcast Dec. 9 show from Army-Navy Game at Gillette Stadium
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THE LATEST
NOAA, U.S. Navy awards $146 million contract to build NOAA Marine Operations Center in Newport
This facility will eventually be the new home of NOAA’s Marine Operations Center – Atlantic.
No. 19 Oklahoma pulls away in 2nd half for 72-51 win over Providence
Javian McCollum scored 19 points and Milos Uzan added 17 points and 12 rebounds as No. 19 Oklahoma limited Providence to 20 second-half points in a 72-51 win on Tuesday night.
Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged Patriots
All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Newport County tops list of ‘Top 10 Markets With Biggest Increases In Second Home Transactions’
Newport County leads with 64% growth; Metro-Adjacent and Western waterfronts attract buyers, while “Destination Dupes” spark excitement
Eligible Rhode Island Works households to receive additional pandemic-related cash payment
Rhode Island Department of Human Services to issue additional pandemic-related cash payment to eligible Rhode Island Works households
Raul Malo of The Mavericks to perform at The JPT on March 23
Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
CVS Health lays out changes to clarify prescription drug pricing that may save some customers money
CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year.
Newport to be featured on Season 7 of ‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’
In Newport, Rhode Island, Samantha begins her trip at a lighthouse on an island where visitors can actually stay overnight. Then tries her hand at quahogging and concludes her trip with a seaside lobster and clambake.
P!nk extends record-shattering Summer Carnival Stadium Tour into 2024, including Gillette Stadium show on Aug. 21
The tour will feature special guest, friend, and award-winning artist Sheryl Crow,along with The Script, and KidCutUp as support across all dates.
Newport Police reports for Dec. 4 – 5
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Monday, December 4, 2023, through 7 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
RECENT LOCAL OBITUARIES
Constance “Connie” Sullivan McAuliffe
ICYMI: POPULAR ON WHATSUPNEWP
Eligible Rhode Island Works households to receive additional pandemic-related cash payment
What Sold in Newport County: A recap of recent real estate transactions
FURTHER READING
WPRI: Little Compton fiscal clerk charged with embezzlement
WorkBoat: Navy to build $146.7 million NOAA marine operations center in Rhode Island
Salve Today: History majors to give thesis presentations Dec. 8-9
Salve Today: Winners are announced for annual study abroad “Capture It!” photo contest