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Newport department heads offer brief updates; commission notes new fire/EMS hire and community loss
City of Newport Board of Commissioners · January 12, 2026
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Summary
Department heads gave brief updates; the commission celebrated a new female fire/EMS hire — bringing two women to the department — and a commissioner offered condolences for the recent passing of community member Ms. Robson.
After completing the agenda, the mayor invited department heads to speak. Most had brief or no updates.
Julie celebrated the city's new fire/EMS hire, noting the department now has two women in fire/EMS roles and praising the new…
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