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Newport mourns longtime community leader Robert Ingalls, mayor requests moment of silence
Summary
City Manager John Hayden announced the death of Robert Ingalls, a longtime Newport community leader and advocate for Southgate Street School; commissioners observed a moment of silence.
City Manager John Hayden told the commission that Robert Ingalls, a longtime Newport community leader and advocate for the Southgate Street School, has died. Hayden described Ingalls as “a real legend in the history of Newport,” noting he was in his nineties and a persistent cheerleader for the city.
Commissioners offered condolences and the board observed a moment of silence before adjourning the meeting. No official action was associated with the announcement; staff offered to share details about funeral arrangements when available.
