At its Nov. 10 meeting the Historic District Commission conducted routine summary approvals, heard presentations and took formal actions across a range of applications. Key outcomes included approvals for some certificates of appropriateness, a conditional approval for antenna replacements at the Viking Hotel, an approval for a garage at 8 Beacon Hill Road, and denials or continuations on several other items:

- Approved (summary): Multiple consent applications (e.g., 4 Brenton Road; 53 Bridge St; 1 Doris Terrace) (voice votes accepting staff findings).
- Approved: 8 Beacon Hill Road — garage design as presented (commission vote).
- Approved with conditions: 1 Bellevue Avenue (Viking Hotel) — replacement of several antennas; brick‑mounted units to be painted a solid color and balustrade units to be painted white; applicant must provide mockups for staff review.
- Approved: 1 Bellevue Avenue (KHP Capital Partners) — Pella Reserve all‑wood, impact‑rated, simulated divided‑light windows were approved after debate over true‑divided‑light feasibility (several commissioners dissented).
- Denied: Applications to retain a private basketball court at 47 and 45 Bridge Street (commission denied both for incompatibility under Newport Standard 17).
- Continued: Multiple applications requested additional documentation or design revisions, including 37 Sherman Street (updated window photos and survey requested), 40 Sherman Street (revised elevations required), and part 2 of 95 John Street (dormers/railings/decks).

The commission repeatedly asked applicants to provide more complete documentation (interior condition photos, updated window surveys, elevated drawings) before returning items to the agenda. Where the commission approved actions, staff follow‑up (mockups, conditions) was requested prior to installation or work.