Oct 17, 2024
Charlestown residents are better off than 2 years ago
Over the past two years, the Charlestown Residents United Town Council has provided strong, steady leadership through Deb Carney, Rippy...


Jul 31, 2024
The Westerly Sun Writes About Charter Amendments
Sun Staff Writer Ryan Blessing writes about Charlestown's proposed Charter amendments on July 31. The article, available here, includes...


Jul 24, 2024
Our Record Justifies Your Vote
On behalf of the candidates endorsed by Charlestown Residents United (CRU), I respectfully ask for your vote. In November of 2022, our...


Jul 22, 2024
Learn About Our Candidates, Upcoming Town Council Meetings, and Events
CRU is pleased to announce our slate of endorsed candidates for town offices. Please read about them here. The candidates will be adding...

Jul 7, 2024
Public Hearing on Changes to Town Charter
On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 7 pm t he Charlestown Town Council will hold a public hearing ( information here ) on proposed amendments...

Jul 6, 2024
July 8 and 9 Town Council Meetings
We have two important Charlestown Town Council meetings this week, on Monday and Tuesday. The first Town Council meeting of July will...

Jun 28, 2024
League of Women Voters Asking for Questions
The League of Women Voters of South County will produce a voter guide again this season for the Chariho area. They are drafting the...


Apr 1, 2024
Hey Charlestown - You're Being Fooled!
There is no $33 million construction plan for Ninigret Park. The Charlestown Town Council will meet on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm...

Mar 27, 2024
Dambo's Trolls Get Publicity
Our Ninigret Park will soon host Trolls, thanks to Danish artist Thomas Dambo and the initiative of the South County Tourism Council....

Mar 21, 2024
Charles W. Beck, May 18, 1950 ~ March 19, 2024
Charles W. Beck, 73, “The Unofficial Mayor of Charlestown, RI” died suddenly on Tuesday March 19, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in...


Mar 10, 2024
Let’s put a halt to torture in Charlestown
Statistics have suffered enough By Will Collette Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA Party) founder and de facto leader Ruth Platner has...

Mar 4, 2024
Chariho Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing Tuesday March 5
The Annual Meeting of the Chariho Regional School District and a public hearing concerning its proposed School Budget for the 2024-2025...


Feb 16, 2024
Proposed Legislation Adds Land Conservation Funding to November's Green Bond
Citing their effectiveness and Rhode Islanders’ historically strong support of land conservation efforts, Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep....

Feb 13, 2024
Applications Requested for Open Town Council Position
At the February 12 Town Council meeting, the Council voted to fill the open Town Council position using the same procedure as an opening...

Jan 30, 2024
Charlestown Awarded Funding for Breachway Restoration
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Announces $12 Million In Action Grants for Municipal Resilience Projects In 19 Communities Across...


Jan 26, 2024
Firefighter group honors Rep. Spears as legislator of the year
The Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League has honored Rep. Tina Spears as its 2024 legislator of the year. “I am honored and humbled...


Jan 26, 2024
More Public Meetings to be Recorded
Charlestown's Town Council voted, at the January 8 meeting, to live stream and record additional board and committee meetings. As...


Jan 23, 2024
On the passing of Charlestown Town Council member Grace Klinger
Charlestown Town Council member Grace Klinger passed away suddenly over the weekend. The Council and community members made comments at...

Jan 3, 2024
Grow Your Own Healthy Food With Free Seeds!
URI Cooperative Extension is pleased to offer Burpee® seed packets to individuals, schools, and other nonprofit organizations in Rhode...


Dec 29, 2023
State of Charlestown - December 2023
Charlestown is a wonderful town with great people, beaches, open spaces, parks, businesses, and low taxes. The Town Council and the...