What's Up in Newport: Wednesday, June 5
Newport Teachers’ Union to file grievances, unfair labor practices
Hello, today is Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
🆕 According to teachers' union president Jennifer Hole, the union representing Newport’s teachers is expected to file multiple unfair labor practices and grievances in a dispute over the layoffs and displacements of more than 20 percent of unionized teachers. WUN’s Frank Prosnitz has the story - Newport Teachers’ Union to file grievances, unfair labor practices.
More of Frank’s reporting on this topic - Dispute erupts over teacher layoff and displacements in Newport.
🗳️ Candidates running for any statewide or local office this November will officially have to file a declaration of candidacy at their local board of canvassers on June 24, 25, or 26. So far, two Newport residents have confirmed their candidacy for Newport City Council - Steph Smyth for City Council and Lynn Underwood Ceglie for 2nd Ward.
👉 Newport County residents and hospitality industry employees from any location are invited to enjoy free admission or discounts at 15 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties on June 8, 9, and 10. Read More
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5 am. Patchy fog before 10 pm, then patchy fog after 11 pm. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 62. South wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Marine Forecast
Today: SSW wind 5 to 8 kt, increasing to 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SSW wind 6 to 8 kt. Showers are likely, mainly after 5 am. Patchy fog between 9 pm and 10 pm, then Patchy fog after 11 pm. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 58°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:11 am | Sunset: 8:16 pm | 15 hours and 4 minutes of sun.
High tide at 7:29 am & 7:54 pm | Low tide at 1:23 am & 12:37 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 27.9 days, 3% lighting.
Things To Do
11 am to 6 pm: Wednesday Flight Specials at Newport Vineyards
2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
3:30 pm to 5 pm: Dungeons and Dragons at Newport Public Library
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Vermont Mountaineers at Cardines Field
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Challengers at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
Ragged Island Brewing: Dan Ferrazzoli from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: The Wolfman at 8:30 pm
The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Planning Commission at 6:30 pm
Little Compton: Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 7 pm
Middletown: Middletown School Building Committee at 5 pm
Newport: Newport Beach Commission at 5 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Tree Commission at 7 pm, Portsmouth Harbor Commission at 7 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm, Tiverton Zoning Board of Review at 7:30 pm
Happening This Week
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Cruise Ship Schedule
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Newport Teachers’ Union to file grievances, unfair labor practices
The union that represents Newport’s teachers is expected to file multiple unfair labor practices and grievances in a dispute over layoffs and displacements of more than 20 percent of unionized teachers, according to teachers’ union president Jennifer Hole.
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: June 4 – 5, 2024
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Senate approves Euer bill to notify drivers of unpaid tolls
The Senate voted on Tuesday, June 4 to approve Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to notify drivers of unpaid tolls before they risk losing their license and to extend the deadlines to repay them.
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Iconic actor and writer
Fried strikes out 13 and Albies hits a 3-run homer to power the Braves past the Red Sox 8-3
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15 local attractions will offer free admission or discounts to Newport County residents and hospitality employees June 8 – 10
Local Attractions Offer Free Admission for Newport County Residents & Hospitality Employees June 8-10
New Rhode Island law bars auto insurers from hiking rates on the widowed
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Newport Classical Music Festival will present the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Chronicles of Ghosts: “Whispers from the Pirate Queen”
Featuring PUBLIQuartet and Mezzo-Soprano Renée Rapier
Rep. Cortvriend will run for a fourth term in R.I. House District 72, which represents Middletown and Portsmouth
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Steph Smyth announces run for Newport City Council
Promises to put skills to work for City and lead with listening to solve complex problems
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