Tom Fromme, a third-generation resident of Newport, is set to retire after 44 years of service, having served as police chief and city manager and leaving a legacy of civic pride and successful development projects.
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Newport selects new city manager
John Hayden has been appointed as the new Newport city manager, succeeding Tom Fromme, who served 19 years in the role, with Brian Steffen as assistant city manager.
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Newport city manager to retire after 44 years with the city
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme has announced his retirement at the end of the year after a 44-year career, during which he oversaw the development of several major projects and improvements to the city’s infrastructure.
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Newport Commission approves bike plan to enhance transportation infrastructure
The Newport Commission has voted to support Tri-State Trails’ bicycle transportation plan, which aims to create a safe and connected bike network for both Covington and Newport.
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Newport approves spending to help repair, fully reopen Purple People Bridge
Newport Board of Commissioners voted to spend $62,500 towards the repair and full reopening of the Purple People Bridge, while the Northern Kentucky Port Authority is also committing to raising and allocating funding for the bridge’s reopening and long-term operation.
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Newport approves 2024-2025 budget
The city of Newport has adopted its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, projecting a total of $28,449,210 in revenues and $28,278,560 in expenses, with a total general fund of $170,650 added to the fund balance carried forward of $16,268,395.
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Newport Commission approves Buena Vista neighborhood as local historic district
The Newport Commission voted to approve the Buena Vista neighborhood as a local historic district, ensuring the preservation of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and preventing unnecessary demolitions.
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Newport discusses future of city parking
Newport City Commissioners discussed possible future plans for a city-issued parking sticker program to prevent out-of-state plates from parking on city streets for long periods and ensure adequate residential parking.
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Newport to explore implementation of façade grant program for Buena Vista
Newport City Commission voted to explore creating a façade grant program to help residents of the local Buena Vista Historic District make improvements and repairs to their homes.
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Newport considers $7 million in IRBs for new housing project
Newport City Commission is considering issuing $7 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds to Urban Community Developers for a project that would include 11 new single-family homes and a rehab of an existing one.
