Overview: During the Newport City Council meeting, attention was directed towards several major initiatives, including a $130,000 grant-funded tree removal program and the multi-faceted Bailey Business Park project. The tree grant initiative, which supports residents with the often steep costs of tree removal, will distribute funds on a first-come, first-served basis, prompting city officials to encourage quick action. Meanwhile, the Bailey Business Park project, covering over 200 acres, including 40 within Newport, was a central topic of discussion, highlighting its potential to reshape the local landscape with multifamily housing, a gas station . . .