Welcome to Newport, NH

the sunshine town
The Sunshine Town - Newport, N.H. (pop. 6,500) is a small and friendly town (incorporated in 1761) with unparalleled quality of life nestled in the hills of scenic Upper Connecticut River valley and southwestern New Hampshire, conveniently located between Interstates 89 and 91.

The community is governed by Town Meeting, an elected 5 member Selectboard and an appointed Town Manager. Newport also serves as the County Seat of Sullivan County.
 


 

Town News

Unity Road Waterline Construction Update

Construction Update – Unity Road »

Construction on Unity Road has resumed, and motorists should expect traffic delays and impacts over the next several...

Pine Street Work Postponed

Water Service Disruption, Excavation, and Road Closure on Pine Street: POSTPONED »

The Water Service Disruption, Excavation, and Road Closure on Pine Street that was scheduled to begin on July 28, has...

Town Managers Report

Town Manager's Report | July 20, 2026 »

Click here to view the Town Manager's report from...

Road Closure Notice: Canal Street | July 20 - 24 »

Canal Street will be closed to thru traffic July 20 - July 24.*Road will reopen in the evenings.

Water Service Disruption, Excavation, and Road Closure Notice: Pine Street | July 28 - August 7 »

Notice of Water Service Disruption and Excavation

This notice is to serve as notice...