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Newport City Council is seeking a new permanent home for the 73-year-old Easton's Beach carousel.

The carousel was placed in storage, costing the city $48,000 annually, after its original building was demolished.

Selling or donating the attraction was suggested due to the high cost of building a suitable new location.

While it may be the most economically feasible option, Newport City Council had no appetite for selling or getting rid of the 73-year-old carousel that used to be a staple of Easton’s Beach.

“The city has given up some of the amenities and structures and the toys we have had for years,” Councilor David Carlin said.

Before the carousel building was demolished in 2024, the carousel was carefully removed and placed in storage. However, with the annu

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