Community Weighs in on New Pier at Fort Adams

RIDEM held a public workshop to discuss a proposed 240-foot fixed pier at Fort Adams on Wednesday night.

City and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management officials, along with members of the public met at City Hall on Wednesday night for a workshop to discuss the proposed fixed pier at Fort Adams State Park. The 240-foot pier and wave fence would be constructed north of the Alofsin piers near the Visitor’s Center. The project is a part of Phase III out of IV in the improvement and renovation of Fort Adams. Spurred by the necessity to revamp the site to accommodate special events, such as last summer’s America’s Cup races, the Fort has undergone repaving and drastically upgrading its facilities. The final phase will be to realign the roads within the park to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. RIDEM officials said the …

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Workshop Tonight on Proposed Fort Adams Pier

The Waterfront Commission and the Newport Maritime Alliance hold a Newport community informational workshop. RIDEM will present a proposal for a 240-foot pier at Fort Adams.

Roadway Dedicated in Honor of Robert J. McKenna

Robert J. McKenna Boulevard was officially dedicated at Fort Adams State Park.

President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed and members of the McKenna family were joined by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and Newport officials at Fort Adams State Park on Friday for the official dedication of the new Robert J. McKenna Boulevard. The roadway, typically utilized by pedestrian traffic, stretches from the Fort Adams State Park Visitor’s Center to the west gate of the fort. It was renamed through legislation sponsored by Senate President Paiva Weed in the 2012 legislative session to honor the former Newport mayor, who passed away in January. “Bob McKenna enriched the lives of the Newporters who knew him personally and those who felt his impact through his many deeds on behalf of the city. This is a fitting tribute to his …

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HEALTH Recommends Closure of Fort Adams State Park to Swimming

Fort Adams is closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommends the closure of Fort Adams State Park in Newport to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH laboratory or a state certified laboratory.

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Dale Clark

6:14 am on Sunday, September 30, 2012

No I didnot file a lawsuit.My family originaly were from here but I did bring this problem up to the public officals after this took place.   more ›

ACWS Team Completes Rain Garden at Fort Adams

The project aims to control invasive plant species and enhance the water quality in Brenton Cove.

America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) sailors, staff, media, and volunteers planted Rhode Island native trees and shrubs at a newly constructed rain garden at Fort Adams State Park. This green infrastructure project is designed to mitigate storm water runoff from paved areas at Fort Adams State Park, enhance water quality in Brenton Cove, control invasive plant species, and enhance the park’s landscaping with native Rhode Island vegetation.   The rain garden was constructed entirely by volunteers as part of a collaborative effort organized by the Department of Environmental Management, in conjunction with the ACWS Host Committee and Sailors for the Sea. DEM is working with Sailors for the Sea and other private sector groups including Louis …

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Readers' Choice: Best Park in Newport

Tell us your favorite park in Newport.

As the weather gets warmer and the daylight hours extend, it's tempting to want to spend most of your time outdoors. Because really, what's nicer than a picnic or frisbee toss at one of our many local parks, or an afternoon with the kids at one of our playgrounds? With the official start of spring on Tuesday, we want to know: what's your favorite outdoor space in Newport? Is it Fort Adams State Park, King Park, Aquidneck Park, Touro Park, Trinity Park, Ballard Park, Brenton Point, the Cliff Walk, Morton Park, Storer Park, Eisenhower Park, Perotti Park, Freebody Park, Memorial Park, Easton's Beach or Rovensky Park? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments section below. If we left your favorite park or playground off the …

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