Kevin Charbonneau and Rick Ufford-Chase win by Kenzie Strange NEWPORT — Newport’s city council election was one of the most closely watched in Orleans County this Town Meeting Day.  The race hotly contested with five residents competing for two seats, one held by incumbent Kevin Charboneau, the other vacated by retiring City Council President John Wilson. In total, 815 Newport residents cast their vote to elect council members and vote “yea” or “nay” to the ballot measures proposed. Four candidates … Continue reading Newport City Annual Meeting