Newport is considering a local historic district overlay along Monmouth Street.
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission held a town hall on July 29 to gather input from property owners in the affected area. The proposed overlay would cover Monmouth Street from Third Street to 11th Street, along with several adjacent properties that contribute to the district, including Southgate House Revival.
A local historic district overlay protects old buildings, saves neighborhood style and manages exterior changes. No vote was taken at Wednesday’s meeting…