Colin K. Kennedy In The News
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City of Janesville announces Rebecca Houseman and Colin Kennedy as city manager finalists
KYLIE BALK-YAATENEN
Aug 18, 2026
The city has selected two finalists to advance to the recruitment process as city manager. The two finalists selected are Rebecca Houseman, City Manager for the City of Fort Atkinson and Colin Kennedy, City Manager for the City of Newport, Rhode Island.. . . . .
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Newport Seeks Incentives for Development of Naval Hospital, Casino Properties
July 16, 2026
By Philip Cozzolino“Assuming we’re able to have the Naval Hospital parcel ultimately conveyed to the city, that would immediately become part of one of these census tracts and provide potential developers and blue economy, healthcare and IT businesses; the kinds of urban-village businesses that we want there,” said City Manager Colin . . . .
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MLK Community Center opens the North End Food Pantry
June 04, 2026
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is proud to celebrate the opening of the North End Food Pantry. The new satellite program brings Center’s Food Pantry . . . .
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Newport Celebrates Bike to Work Day
on May 21, 2026
As they enjoyed coffee, snacks and swag from Bike Newport and the R.I. Public Transit Authority, participants heard a report from Newport City Manager Colin . . . .
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City Council Vows to Fund North End Splash Pad
May 21, 2026
By Philip Cozzolino“This award represents a significant opportunity to advance long-standing community priorities and deliver equitable, high-quality recreational infrastructure to Newport’s North End,” City Manager Colin . . . .
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New Municipal Positions Proposed in Newport
May 14, 2026
By Philip Cozzolino“Overall, this is a targeted and disciplined approach that limits taxpayer impact while making strategic adjustments to maintain service levels and improve long-term efficiency,” said Kennedy. . . . .
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Five Things to Watch for in Newport’s Proposed $134M Budget
April 30, 2026
By Philip Cozzolino“That additional $3.5 million is entirely generated by visitors,” said City Manager Colin Kennedy. “Our visitors. . . . . .
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Slight Increase for Newport Parking, Event Agreements
April 30, 2026
By Philip Cozzolino“We’re sensitive to sticking the right balance between the protection of economically impactful events and the revenue and insurance guarantees that the city needs to support them,” said City Manager Colin Kennedy. . . . .
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Got questions for Newport City Hall? Why AI is helping find answers
Providence Journal
April 7, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET
The market for generative artificial intelligence products for use by local governments, including the City of Newport, has grown in the last few years alongside the rest of the AI sector. Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy said he saw several companies in the exhibit hall of an annual conference for city managers specifically . . . . . . .
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Newport property owners seeking a tax break will lose this option
Newport Daily News
Jan. 30, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET
City Manager Colin Kennedy first proposed the change at the council’s first meeting of the year, telling the councilors that the city suspected people were . . . .
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‘Don’t test your luck’: Police highlight safe driving ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
WPRI.com Jusolyn Flower Posted: Mar 13, 2026
City Manager Colin Kennedy emphasized the importance of having a plan for the weekend, whether that means choosing a designated driver or moderating consumption. “In 22 years of leading sailors in the Navy, it was more difficult to lead them into the weekend than it was into battle,” Kennedy said. . . . .
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Newport considers changes to resident parking program. What to know.
Newport Daily News
Jan. 12, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET
To alleviate this processing stress at City Hall, as well as to address other issues with the current program, including an outdated database and enforcement system, City Manager Colin Kennedy is proposing changes to the program. . . . .
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Newport may shorten timeframe to apply to reduced property tax rate
Newport Daily News
Dec. 19, 2025, 5:09 a.m. ET
At a council meeting on Dec. 10, City Manager Colin Kennedy explained this change was to help city hall staff by extending the . . . .
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A public splash pad could make its way to Newport Skatepark. How it may happen
Newport Daily News
Oct. 27, 2025, 5:04 a.m. ET
City Manager Colin Kennedy wrote in a communication to City Council regarding the grant application. “A public splash park is the most requested new recreation amenity . . . .
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Around Newport County: World Café talk, Tiverton library bake-off, NAM fundraisers
Aug. 28, 2025, 5:01 a.m. ET
This session had the highest turnout yet with a strong youthful presence. City Manager Colin Kennedy, City Council Members . . . .
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Regionalization could be on the ballot in April 2026. What's different this time?
Newport Daily News
Aug. 18, 2025, 4:13 a.m. ET
City Manager Colin Kennedy notes that this will add $2.7 million to the city’s . . . .
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It's not science fiction. Why Newport considered lasers to protect drinking water supply
Newport Daily News
Updated July 24, 2025, 4:39 p.m. ET
Schultz and City Manager Colin Kennedy, in his communication to the council regarding the request, pitched the lasers as a humane way to keep the geese away from the pond, as . . . .
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Newport's property tax is proposed to increase 4%. Your guide to the budget
Newport Daily News
May 8, 2025, 5:06 a.m. ET
City Manager Colin Kennedy’s proposed budget letter reads. “It aims to responsibly balance long-term capital investments in infrastructure and economic development with the sustained delivery of high-quality . . . .
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Plan to divert traffic out of downtown Newport hits a snag due to engineering mistake
Newport Daily News
April 8, 2025, 5:04 a.m. ET
“There is a shelter but the buses currently don’t stop because they can’t make the right turn southbound on JT Connell Highway into the lot,” City Manager Colin Kennedy said. . . . .
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Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on Feb. 19
by Ryan Belmore
February 17, 2025
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for his next monthly live conversation, “Ask The City Manager,” on Wednesday, February 19, at 11 am.
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Large Crowd Looks at Future of Newport’s Easton’s Beach
February 06, 2025
By Philip CozzolinoNewport City Manager Colin Kennedy kicked off the well-attended meeting, which saw many members of the public express their thoughts about the current state and the future of Easton’s Beach. . . .
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Newport's Capital Improvement Plan is full of projects. How many will get funded?
Newport Daily News
Updated Feb. 3, 2025, 11:15 a.m. ET
“Later on, depending on any fiscal restraints that may materialize- and certainly there will be some of those – we’ll have to start picking apart and figuring out those items that we’ll either have to cancel or defer,” City Manager Colin Kennedy told the Newport City . . . .
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Newport County 2025 People to Watch: Colin Kennedy ready to lead the band
Newport Daily News
Dec. 27, 2024, 5:04 a.m. ET
While he may serve as the top executive for the City of Newport, leading the 350-member City Hall staff through all the challenges of municipal administration, newly appointed City Manager Colin Kennedy would rather Newporters just see him as their neighbor. . . . . .
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Newport County 2025 People to Watch: Colin Kennedy ready to lead the band
Newport Daily News
Dec. 27, 2024, 5:04 a.m. ET
While he may serve as the top executive for the City of Newport, leading the 350-member City Hall staff through all the challenges of municipal administration, newly appointed City Manager Colin Kennedy would rather Newporters just see him as their neighbor. . . . .
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Calling City Hall? AI May Pick Up
December 19, 2024
By Philip CozzolinoKennedy said the use of AI is the best option given the volume of calls the city receives. . . . .
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Newport City Manager discusses North End Development, AI customer service during monthly chat
by Ryan Belmore
December 18, 2024
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy provided updates on several city initiatives during his monthly conversation with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Kennedy announced plans . . . .
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Newport City Manager outlines next steps for approved $98.5 million bond; reasoning for new hires
by Ryan Belmore
November 21, 2024
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy provided updates on the city’s plans following the approval of a $98.5 million bond measure and discussed recent staffing . . . .
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Ask The City Manager: A live conversation with Colin Kennedy (Nov. 21)
by Ryan Belmore
November 18, 2024
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will join What’sUpNewp for his next monthly live conversation with What’sUpNewp on Thursday, November 20, at 10 am.
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Newport City Manager reflects on first 16 weeks of progress
by Community Submission
November 8, 2024
As Newport’s City Manager, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated individuals to drive meaningful progress in just my first 16 weeks. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished . . . .
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Manager’s Bond Letter Informative
on October 31, 2024
Myself and other Newport friends were grateful to receive the informative letter Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy sent regarding the $98 million bond . . . .
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‘We have to act urgently’: Newport voting on $98.5M climate resiliency bond
WPRI.com - Kate Wilkinson Posted: Oct 31, 2024
City manager Colin Kennedy said these climate change-fueled storms are causing problems across the city. “The constant wave actions on our bulkheads and our beach and our seawalls is undeniable,” Kennedy said . . . .
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City Manager Demonstrates Responsibility
on October 24, 2024
As a new resident of Newport, we were surprised and pleased to see Colin Kennedy’s letter on the facts of Question 6 [that was mailed by the city]. An easy one page letter . . . .
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Missing this summer's elephants? Why one might be headed back to Newport permanently.
Newport Daily News
Oct. 18, 2024, 5:10 a.m. ET
In his memorandum regarding the gift, City Manager Colin Kennedy wrote that the binding agreement that accompanies the gift includes a promise that the organization . . . .
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Newport City Councilor Mark Aramli: Why I’m proud and optimistic about Council’s choice for City Manager, Colin Kennedy
By Mark Aramli, Newport City Councilor At-Large
October 10, 2024
Newport is a truly unique and amazing place, with all the ingredients needed to be a world class livable city for our residents. . . . .
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Ask The City Manager: Colin Kennedy joins What’sUpNewp to discuss the bond question and more on Oct. 16
by Ryan Belmore
October 9, 2024
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will spend thirty minutes with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, October 16, at 10 am, answering our and your questions about what’s happening in the City.
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Ask The City Manager: Colin Kennedy joins What'sUpNewp for a one-on-one interview
Newport City Manager Colin Kennedy will spend thirty minutes with What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, September 18 at 10 am, answering our and your questions about what’s happening in the City of Newport.
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Newport's new city manager starts Monday. Here's how the city has prepared.
Newport Daily News
July 10, 2024, 5:06 a.m. ET
Kennedy's first day as the city's top executive will be July 15, after a change-of-command ceremony on June 28 marked the end of his service with the Navy.. . . . . .
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Management Is Key
on May 23, 2024
I may be a bit biased due to my own background, but I think it would be more helpful at this point to warmly welcome our new city manager into a challenging job. . . . .
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Newport Appoints Navy Veteran as New City Manager
on May 16, 2024
By Philip CozzolinoIn a debate that saw one councilor shred the pages of the city charter, the Newport City Council voted on May 8 to appoint Colin Kennedy as the city’s new manager.
Kennedy, the current commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Newport, was appointed over longtime finance director and acting city manag. . . . .
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Newport City Council appoints Kennedy new city manager, but first debate erupts
Newport Daily News
May 9, 2024, 9:54 a.m. ET
NEWPORT – While a majority of the City Council voted to appoint Navy executive Colin Kennedy as Newport’s new City Manager, the council erupted into a . . . .
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Retired Navy commander approved as Newport city manager
05/09/2024
The City Council on Wednesday voted 5-2 to approve a three-year contract to tap Colin Kennedy, a retired U.S. Navy commander with no municipal experience, to fill the permanent city manager . . . .
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Newport City Council appoints Colin Kennedy as Newport’s next City Manager
by Ryan Belmore
May 8, 2024
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a concentration in Oceanography, Kennedy has over two decades of executive-level management expertise as an officer in the United States Navy. . . . .
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Newport City Council tabs Navy officer for city manager role. Who is Colin Kennedy?
Newport Daily News
Updated May 7, 2024, 10:40 a.m. ET
Newport City Council will vote on Wednesday on whether to accept a Navy executive as the next city manager.
The city revealed the final candidate for the city manager . . . .
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Newport To Offer City Manager Job To Navy Commander
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff Posted Tue, May 7, 2024
U.S. Navy Commander Colin Kennedy has two master's degrees and served on four warships during his military service.
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Newport To Offer City Manager Job To Navy Commander
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tue, May 7, 2024 at 10:49 am ET
The Newport City Council has offered the open city manager job to Colin Kennedy, an active duty commander in the U.S. Navy, currently serving in Newport.
City officials said the council will hold a special meeting immediately following its regular monthly. . . . .
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Memorial Day weekend ceremonies in Newport honor those that gave all in service of country
Will Richmond and Katie Landeck
Newport Daily News
May 26, 2023, 5:17 a.m. ET
The American Legion, Post No. 7 and the Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars, Conover-Leary Post No. 406, will lead a ceremony. Commander Colin K. Kennedy, commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center Newport will be the guest speaker.. . .
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Navy Reserve Orders Writing Process Streamlined
14 April 2021 - From Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Public Affairs
According to Cmdr. Colin Kennedy, director for Force Travel, Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC), the update marks the culmination of a three-year effort to bring the “look and feel” of NROWS into the modern era of web and mobile applications.
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NOSCS REDESIGNED AND REALIGNED
TNR - Volume 2021 Issue 2
NOSC Milwaukee held a disestablishment ceremony April 18. The disestablishments and consolidations align with the Navy Reserve’s Fighting Instructions; most importantly the rebalancing of Full Time Support
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Understanding the Reserve Orders and Travel Process
09 January 2020 From Cmdr. Colin Kennedy. Commander Navy Reserve Force Director for Force Travel
Reserve Sailors must be legally called to and detached from active duty status by an official order. There are only two organizations in the Navy that issue Reservists such orders: the Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) and Commander, Navy Reserve Force (CNRF).
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New Navy Commanding Officer Page 4
The Port of Milwaukee 2016 Annual Report
Lieutenant Commander Colin Kennedy assumed Command of Navy Operational Support Center at the Port of Milwaukee on July 15, 2016. He was born and raised . . . .
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ENSO-based forecasting of seasonal tropical cyclone trends from historical analyses of genesis and OLR oscillations by Colin K. Kennedy, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; and D. R. Smith
Tuesday, 13 August 2002
https://ams.confex.com/ams/SLS_WAF_NWP/webprogram/15NWP.html
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Ocean And Atmospheric Sciences
August 2002 Assoc.
Prof. David R. Smith's Research Students
Kennedy, Colin [F01: SO505 Honors Research; S02: SO506 Honors Research] - “A Study of Potential Prediction Parameters for the Development of Tropical Cyclones” and “ENSO-based forecasting of seasonal tropical cyclone trends from historical analyses of genesis and OLR oscillations”
Presented and co-authored a paper on this subject, which will appear in the Preprints of the 15th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Boston, MA [Aug 2002]
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Navy Men' Cross Country to Host Navy Invitational Saturday
USNA - 9/7/2001 - Men's Cross Country
Last year, Navy defeated American, George Mason, George Washington, Maryland and UMBC sweeping the top-10 spots in the process. Returning runners Colin Kennedy (Sr./Elkhorn, Wis.) (third place, 25:22),
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Men's Cross Country to Take on Army
USNA Men's Cross Country 10/19/2000
But Navy is not just a one-man team, however. The Mids have a good mix of old and young runners contributing each week. Veterans like senior Jonathan Hayes (Mt. Airy, Md.) and junior Colin Kennedy (Elkhorn, Wis.) have provided valuable leadership.