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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Newport Planning Board re-approves Ocean Avenue lot split

Plus, the Illuminated Boat Parade is set for Nov. 27 and The Gilded Age filmed at Ochre Court.

The New in Newport team10 sources4 min read

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Planning Board

Newport's Planning Board on Monday night granted preliminary approval a second time to a two-lot split of The Ledges on Ocean Avenue, after earlier approvals expired during utility work. The board also set 12 meetings for 2027. Uprise RI

Boat parade

If you want to see the harbor lit up, the Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns Fri., Nov. 27, at 6 p.m. Viewing is free, and spectators are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The Newport Yacht Club hosts and lists Bowen's Wharf, Bannister's Wharf and the club itself as the best vantage points. What's Up Newp

Two community events are coming up in Middletown and Newport Harbor

EventWhenWhere
Kick for KeydellSat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to noonGaudet Field, Middletown
Illuminated Boat ParadeFri., Nov. 27, 6 p.m.Newport Harbor

Sources: What's Up Newp, Newport This Week

On screen

Scenes from the season four premiere of HBO's "The Gilded Age" were filmed at Salve Regina University's Ochre Court in Newport. The premiere came out Sunday on HBO Max. Rhode Island Monthly

Meals challenge

Middletown's Town Council is challenging residents, businesses and organizations to help restock food and household supplies in a five-week effort, now in its second year. The Middletown Outreach Department is coordinating it with the Middletown Senior Center and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport. Newport This Week

Soccer jamboree

The Kick for Keydell Soccer Jamboree returns for its second year Sat., Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at in Middletown. It celebrates the life of Keydell Fuller and raises awareness for mental health. Newport This Week

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Narragansett

Narragansett's Town Council on Monday night accepted up to $1.5 million from the Avedisian 575 Foundation, Inc. to renovate the LeRoy Thompson Memorial playground. It also continued Boon Street Market's liquor-license hearing to Nov. 16. Uprise RI

$1.5 millionUp to this much from a foundation for the LeRoy Thompson Memorial playground

Narragansett's council accepted the gift from the Avedisian 575 Foundation, Inc. on Monday night.

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Jamestown

Jamestown's Town Council on Monday night approved a zoning change that lets the town apply, by special use permit, to build a fire or police substation in the north of Route 138. Officials said no site was chosen Monday, and any specific site would need its own public hearing. Uprise RI

Trail preview

Passengers on the Newport dinner train got a preview of a future walking and biking trail on Sunday, rolling along the western shore of Aquidneck Island at 6 to 10 mph. Paige Myatt, director of climate resilience for Aquidneck Resilience, led the tour. EastBayRI.com

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The Wrap

Rum-running, the Coast Guard and a bloody clash at sea make for a good movie night. Newport Film hosts the premiere screening of “Last Run of the Black Duck” next Tuesday, Nov. 10. It follows teenage mariner Charlie Travers, who grew up in the smuggling hub of New Bedford, and a violent encounter at sea. Grab the popcorn.

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New in Newportto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Newport Planning Board re-approves Ocean Avenue lot split

Plus, the Illuminated Boat Parade is set for Nov. 27 and The Gilded Age filmed at Ochre Court.

The TLDR

  1. Planning Board re-approves The Ledges lot split on Ocean Avenue
  2. Illuminated Boat Parade lights up the harbor Fri., Nov. 27
  3. The Gilded Age premiere was filmed at Salve Regina's Ochre Court
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