Middletown and Newport to once again talk about regionalization

Newport, Middletown to Reopen Talks on School Regionalization

Newport Buzz Newport, Middletown to Reopen Talks on School Regionalization After years of stops and starts, Newport and Middletown are once again inching toward the discussion table on regionalizing their school systems. During a meeting Monday night, the Middletown Town Council voted 7–0 to accept an invitation from Newport officials to talk about what a combined school district might look like. No date or location for the meeting has been set.…

Middletown and Newport to once again talk about regionalization

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Talks about regionalization are back on the table between Middletown and Newport. The Middletown Town Council voted 7-0 Monday night to accept an invitation from Newport to discuss what combining schools could look like for both communities. "We just want to start talking about it in public and see where it goes," council President Paul Rodrigues said. "It certainly warrants a discussion, in my opinion." The council als…