Newport Offers Relief For Citizens Affected By Shutdown

NEWPORT, RI — The City of Newport is offering citizens affected by the federal government shutdown some relief, according to a report. Those affected will be afforded municipal tax and fee relief.

On a case-by-case basis, the city will consider requests for delays on sewer, water and real estate tax payments without interest or added penalties, according to a Newport Daily News report.

City Manager Joseph Nicholson Jr. said the shutdown can hit home, regardless of how far away it may seem to some. "While we understand that the shutdown may seem like a distant issue, we also know that it can be a very real and personal matter for members of our local community," he said, according to the Daily News.

If you're interested and think you may be eligible, contact the city's finance director, Laura Sitrin, at 401-845-5394 or email her at lsitrin@cityofnewport.com.

See the Newport Daily News report here.

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Photo credit: TSA employee Marae Persson holds a sign protesting the government shutdown at the James V. Hansen Federal Building on January 10, 2019 in Ogden, Utah. As the shutdown nears the three week mark, many federal employees will not receive a paycheck tomorrow. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)