by Joseph Gresser

NEWPORT — The council, at its special meeting Friday essentially rolled up its sleeves to prepare for action Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase and consultant Ellis “Chip” Stearns say is necessary to bring Newport’s finances back under control.

That action, calling a special City Meeting for August 2 at which voters will be asked to …

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