What's Up Today: Monday, December 12
A look at what's happening, new, and to do out there today.
Good Morning,
❄️ Snow that fell overnight has caused a few delays across Rhode Island this morning, here’s the list → List of Rhode Island cancellations, closures, and delays
🚴♂️ If you use the East Bay Bike Bath for your commute or enjoyment, take note that there’s some tree work being done this week that will limit some access.
👉 The new Newport City Council will host its first Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday night, here’s what’s on the docket.
🎤 Guest speaker and distinguished scholar, Dr. Paul Finkelman, will present a talk titled “Jews, Slavery, and the Meaning of Freedom” on Thursday night as part of the Touro Synagogue Foundation’s programming.
🎶 A big weekend of music is ahead at The JPT as the John Pizzarelli Trio takes. the state on Friday and Eileen Ivers brings A Joyful Christmas to the stage on Saturday.
🎄 Christmas In Newport on Friday announced the winners for the 2022 Christmas in Newport doorway decorating contest.They are as follows:
Grand Prize------Clarke Cooke House, 26 Bannister's Wharf,-----Betsy Ray
Inns------1st Place------Francis Malbone House 392 Thames St--------Will Dewey
Restaurants
1st Place---WhiteHorse Tavern, 26 Marlborough St------Jared LaPlante
2nd Place---Bouchards, 505 Thames St
Commercial
1st Place---Meeka Fine Jewelry, 33 Franklin St---Katie Graybill
2nd Place-----Studio 59, 138 Spring St----Diana Szapay
3rd PLace-----Style Newport, 491 Thames St------Karen King
Honorable Mention---Royal Male, 104 Spring St
Residential
1st Place-----46 Church St-------Nadia Rego
2nd Place------59 Kay St---Donna and Gillian Boulay
3rd Place------12 Sunshine Ct---Alicia and Brian McGowan
Honorable Mention---47 Poplar St----Ann C. Souder
Honorable Mention---38 Second St---Elizabeth J. Green
Honorable Mention -----15 Third St----- David Bertolini
Honorable Mention----57 Ayrault St
Special--Honorable Mention---Boys and Girls Club, 95 Church St----Stacey Gonsalves
The Latest Headlines on What’sUpNewp
Here’s a look at the stories we’ve published over the past 24 hours.
List of Rhode Island cancellations, closures, and delays
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Bruins beat Golden Knights 3-1 in battle of division leaders
Timberlake nets 23 in Bryant’s 104-97 OT win over Manhattan
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Where to dine on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in and around Newport
Senator Reed wants more seafood served in schools
Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Kittens available for adoption right now in Rhode Island
Puppies available for adoption right now in Rhode Island
Thompson scores 34, Warriors beat Celtics in Finals rematch
Leggett’s 16 lead Rhode Island over Army 77-67
Providence defeats Albany (NY) 93-55
The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ – A new holiday classic?
Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Nov. Dec. 10 – 17)
Recent Local Obituaries
What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County | 3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Marine Forecast
Small Craft Advisory in effect from December 12, 04:00 AM EST until December 12, 07:00 PM EST
Today: N wind 12 to 14 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NNW wind 8 to 10 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 50°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 7:09 am | Sunset: 4:15 pm | 9 hours and 15 minutes of sun.
High tide at 10:14 am & 10:47 pm | Low tide at 3:09 am &. 4 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 18.2 days, 87% lighting.
Things To Do
4:30 pm: Teen Tech Time at Newport Public Library
6 pm: ‘Over My Dead Body:’ Greg Melville in conversation with Lew Keen at Charter Books
7 pm: The Story of Hanukkah at the Edward King House Senior Center
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 11 am
The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
City & Government
Jamestown: Tax Assessment Board of Review at 2 pm, Town Council at 6 pm
Middletown: Planning Board at 3:15 pm
Newport: Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm, Historic District Commission at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Bristol Ferry Town Common Committee at 2:15 pm, Town Council at 7 pm
Tiverton: Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Library Trustees at 7 pm
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
What’s Up This Week & Weekend
Tree work will limit access to some portions of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren beginning Dec. 12
New Newport City Council will host its first regular meeting on Dec. 14, here’s what’s on the docket
Touro Synagogue Foundation talk to address Jews and Slavery in early Newport
John Pizzarelli Trio to perform at The JPT on December 16
‘Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas’ coming to The JPT on Dec. 17