Checking to see if Newport schools (public and private) are closed because of Hurricane Sandy?

You can follow all of the school and other closings on the RI Broadcasters Association Closures web page. [Click the link to visit the site.]

The page lists all public and private schools, as well as businesses and government agencies.

As of 11 p.m. Sunday, the following closures were announced

Schools

• Newport public schools
• St. Michael's Country Day School
• The MET East Bay
• Tender Care Learning Center

Community Groups

• Boys and Girls Clubs
• Child and Family Services
• Edward King House Senior Center
• Martin Luther King Community Center
• Newport Art Museum

Government

• Naval Health Clinic - NE Newport
• Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Health Services

• CODAC - Newport
• Newport County Mental Health Center

Businesses

• BankNewport  -  Delayed two hours. Open at 10 a.m.

RIBA also allows computer and smartphone users to sign up for email and text alerts on school closures.

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