The Voice - September 2021
/Newport Forward Comprehensive Plan: Asking for Your Input!
Submitted by City Manager Tom Fromme
We are asking for your input!
The policies and implementation strategies in the Newport Forward Comprehensive Plan ultimately affect your day-to-day experience in the city. The plan provides guidance on improvements to future mobility and travel options, what new development should look like, priority locations for park improvements and other urban amenities, and how we interact with our social, economic, and natural environments.
Public engagement in this process is essential. This plan will be YOUR plan and must reflect the community’s vision, goals, and priorities for the future. Every step of the process relies on participation from Newport’s diverse community to ensure that these needs, desires and values are reflected in the plan.
The prioritization survey can be found on our webpage and also here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGHF8J3.
For more information or to get more involved please contact Larisa Sims at lsims@newportky.gov.
As always if you have any questions, please email bholiday@newportky.gov or call 859-292-3687.
Great things are happening in Newport! Thanks for making Newport a great place to live, work, shop and play!
East Row Block Party is September 18
Submitted by Paul Johnson
The unforeseen circumstances of 2020 handed Monroe St. a respite from the rollicking stage, the joy of unfettered children, the sweet aroma of smoked barbecue, and the stepping out of rarely seen neighbors.
The hush is over.! The East Row Block Party is making its return for the 18th time.
Mark your calendars for Saturday September 18. For the uninitiated, here are the essentials:
Best block party on the planet!
The East Row Block Party is a summertime (usually June) tradition of celebrating the incredible musical, artistic and culinary talents of the people who live in the East Row neighborhood. The event is made possible by the efforts of Monroe St. residents, the generosity of the East Row Historic Foundation (ERHF), the smoking skills of Joe Webb and Jeff Richardson … and of course, all of the residents of the East Row and Newport who come out to support this fun event!
What’s different: With an abundance of caution around COVID, we will NOT have a potluck table at this year’s block party. Instead, the ERHF is supplying Webb’s barbecue and bags of chips. Please limit any food that you bring to your own family and remember to practice social distancing.
Where: 600 Block of Monroe St.
When: 5 pm, when the stage opens and barbecue is served.
Please note that the 600 block of Monroe will be closed early Saturday morning until midnight.
See you in September, East Row!
State of the City is September 29
Submitted by Bev Holiday, NBA Vice President
Newport Business Association members and guests are invited to the September monthly meeting for the State of the City update with City Manager, Tom Fromme.
When: Wednesday, September 29.
Time: 11:30am-noon for registration and networking. Noon-1:30 pm for luncheon and presentation.
Where: BB Riverboats Rivers Edge Event Center, 101 Riverboat Row (non-cruise).
Topic: State of the City update, City Manager Tom Fromme.
Luncheon Details: Luncheon registration is $20 per person for NBA members and guests.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Mail: Send name, address and phone number with payment payable to Newport Business Association. Mail to NBA, PO Box 843, Newport, KY 41072.
Email: Send name, address, phone number to bholiday@newportky.gov and pay at the door (cash or check only no credit/debit card).
Registrations must be received by Friday, September 24.
RSVP: Name _______________________ Business ________________________
Guest(s) ____________________________________________________________
Payment: $20 x __________ Due with mailing (check) or at check-in.
Mission Statement: Newport Business Association serves the local businesses through its problem-solving forum, unified voice to policy makers, and through its member support, education and networking.
Please visit the NBA Facebook page.
A Taste of Newport is Underway
Submitted by Bev Holiday
A Taste of Newport 2021 is underway throughout the month of September! The city, in collaboration with meetNKY, NKY Convention and Visitors Bureau and Bandwango has created an app for this year’s Taste of Newport. More than 20 restaurants, bars and pubs are participating. Get your mobile digital passport for the Taste by visiting Taste of Newport Pass (meetnky.com)
The mobile-exclusive FREE passport for the Taste is delivered via text and email to passholders’ phones. The passport is similar to a coupon book via a phone app.
Participating businesses confirmed as of 8/20 are:
Blaze Cigar Lounge and Bar
Brio Italian Grille
Carabello Coffee
Clean Eatz
Coaches Corner
Colonel De’s Herbs & Spices
Crazy Fox Saloon
Edible Arrangements
Full of Bologna – Burkart’s Carry Out Location
Full of Bologna – Cricketts Location
GameWorks
Hot Head Burritos
Jerry’s Jug House
JerZees Pub & Grub
Jet Age Records
Kon-Tiki On The Levee
Lana’s Diner
Pensive Distilling Co.
Pepper Pod Restaurant
Port South Foods at Walt’s Center Lanes
Roebling Books & Coffee (opening soon)
Rotolo Bowling Bocce Eatery
Sis’s On Monmouth
Taco Bell
The Baker’s Table Restaurant
The Boardroom
The Little Spoon Bakery & Café
Trailhead Coffee
Webb’s BBQ
Wooden Cask Brewing Company – York Street
Wooden Cask Brewing Company at Newport On The Levee
In addition to discounts at Newport venues, passholders will be able to check-in and be eligible for prizes. The main prizes (2) are:
Visited most participating businesses
Visited most restaurants
Random drawings
Prizes will include other hospitality businesses in the city with get-a-away packages, tickets for entertainment venues and gift cards from participating businesses. Winners will be announced in early October.
As part of this year’s Taste, Bonnie Stacey at Newport High School requested her students to submit Taste of Newport logos for 2021. A logo was selected, and the winning senior, Drake Ward was recognized at the August 16 Board of Commissioners meeting. Drake was presented a $50 gift card to AMC Theater and a plaque by Julie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO, meetNKY.
Newport Board of Commissioners Information and More
Submitted by Bev Holiday, Community Liaison Coordinator
The Newport Board of Commissioners, consisting of an elected mayor and four elected commissioners, meets on Mondays at 7 pm (see dates listed below). Meetings are held at the City Building in the Multi-Purpose room, 1st floor. The facility is handicap accessible.
Meetings are open to the public to attend and are also available for viewing on the city’s Facebook page.
2021 Commissioner Meetings: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
Visit the city’s Facebook page.
The City Building, 998 Monmouth St., is open Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm.
Visit the Facebook page of the Newport History Museum @ The Southgate Street School. (The Museum is currently closed to the public.) Mark your calendars now for the Newport Arts & Music Fest Saturday, October 2 from 11 am-4 pm at the museum. Watch for details!
Visit Our Farmers Market, 700 Block of Monmouth
Reminder: Our Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 9 am-noon until October 30. The market is conveniently located in the city parking lot right next to the Pepper Pod restaurant.
Campbell County farmers bring their produce straight from their fields and valleys directly to Newport. Their livelihoods are supported by providing fresh produce for your summer recipes and they have been providing simple, safe, good food long before it was a trend.
Participating farmers include the “other” Neltner Farm – Mary Ann & Bert Neltner, Tinker Ridge Farm, Susan Turner and Chef Amy, Becki’s Mercantile and many other new additions, depending on the availability of produce.
Here is a sampling of produce available at the Farmers Market, while supplies last: Spinach, kale and mustard greens, onions, cucumbers, jams, herbal mint teas, flavored nuts, honey items, tomatoes, corn on the cob and baked tasty creations – all while supplies last.
Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
Campbell County Public Library Fall Programming
Submitted by Mackenzie Manley, PR Coordinator, Campbell County Public Library
Our Newport library, part of the Campbell County Public Library system, offers a handful of spooky programs at each branch for all ages, including creepy crafts, Halloween parties, movie nights and more.
October will also see the return of Curbside Trick or Treat, held 6-7:30 pm, Saturday, October 16 at three branches: Newport, Cold Spring and Carrico/Fort Thomas. Patrons may come in costume and visit different stations with candy and prizes without leaving their cars. Walkers are also welcome. Just be mindful of traffic and social distancing. Library staff will be dressed as their favorite characters and creatures and there will even be a fun surprise for adults! Rain date is October 30.
Did you know that the library is now permanently fine free? There will no longer be late fines on library materials, no matter how overdue they are.
Visit the website of the Campbell County Public Library.
We Love our Dog Park!
As always, thanks to everyone who has volunteered, donated, moved dirt, raked mulch, bought bricks, and helped with our terrific East Row Dog Park, located behind the library on 6th St.
As a reminder, we rely on donations and fundraising to cover the costs of this pawsitively wonderful addition to our neighborhood, so please consider helping out as you make a donation, buy a brick or sign up to be a volunteer.
Yearly costs to keep the dog park safe, clean and fun are more than $6,000. You can lend a hand in a variety of ways while building a community and meeting new friends at the park.
Visit our Newport Dog Park website for all the details on our community-supported dog park and how you can pitch in for our furry friends!
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