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Oct 17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...