

In Charlestown, you’ve got to know the territory
It takes seasoned public servants to make a difference in Charlestown. It takes people who know the territory — from the operation of the...
Nov 1, 2020
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Carney made the writer a better public servant
I voted for Deb Carney for Charlestown Town Council and you should, too. Recently in The Westerly Sun, our neighbors have said about Deb,...
Nov 1, 2020
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CRU’s platform simple, focused on residents
Charlestown Residents United is a unique political action committee in that we are a group of Democrats, Republicans and independents who...
Nov 1, 2020
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Vote CRU for a family-friendly Charlestown
I bought my first house in Charlestown in 1985, married, raised a family, and am truly thankful to live here. Back then housing was more...
Oct 28, 2020
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When will all the CCA nature-lovers help out?
CCA is endlessly cluttering the editorial page with comments about how they love nature, how only they are capable of protecting the...
Oct 28, 2020
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Keeley will safeguard Charlestown’s shoreline
Remember the Seaweed Guy? The guy who, the summer before COVID-19, was arrested for collecting seaweed on the beach, a right given to...
Oct 22, 2020
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Town asks for comments on Comprehensive Plan
The town comprehensive plan guides land use and town services, making it a very important document and deserving of careful study. Our...
Oct 22, 2020
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Let's play "Did You Know?", the CCA edition
When reading all the propaganda from the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA), one would think that these people are handed down from the...
Oct 20, 2020
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Town shouldn’t be restricting shoreline access
If you walk along the road that runs parallel to the Charlestown Town Beach, heading toward the breachway, you’ll find a town-owned...
Oct 18, 2020
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A quibble about the veracity of CCA letters
In last Sunday’s Westerly Sun there are two letters supporting Charlestown Citizens Alliance candidates for town offices this November....
Oct 18, 2020
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Vote for Deb Carney in Charlestown Nov. 3
Why should you vote for Deborah Carney? A committed, thoughtful, thorough, unencumbered, independent thinker, Deb Carney pays close...
Oct 10, 2020
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CRU seeks open government, civil discourse
There have been many articles addressing the upcoming council election in Charlestown. There’s no shortage of speculation by the...
Oct 7, 2020
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Van Slyke presents false vision for town
Bonnie Van Slyke, longtime CCA spokesperson, recently wrote a letter to the editor in The Sun outlining two visions for Charlestown. Her...
Oct 6, 2020
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CCA is continuing with its track record of deceit
Did you ever wonder why the members of the Charlestown Citizens Alliance never admit when they are wrong or never apologize after they...
Oct 5, 2020
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Setting the Record Straight
I have recently received calls regarding misinformation that the Charlestown Citizens Alliance is spreading while campaigning door to...
Oct 2, 2020
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Charlestown is lucky to have Deb Carney
Charlestown is fortunate to have Deb Carney running again for Town Council, for she is the ultimate public servant, having served six...
Oct 1, 2020
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Vote Patricia Stamps for Planning Commission
My name is Patricia Stamps and I am running for a seat on the Planning Commission in Charlestown. I have been a resident of Charlestown...
Sep 21, 2020
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Chambers' Article De-Railed
The following letter was published in The Westerly Sun on September 19 but is not available on the Sun website at this time. In last...
Sep 21, 2020
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Election season means deluge of CCA letters
We have again returned to the biennial ritual of the Charlestown town elections. True to form, the Charlestown Citizens Alliance has...
Sep 14, 2020
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Frank would be good choice for Charlestown
I have known Jodi Frank for many years. She is a dedicated member of our Charlestown community and is involved in many programs. Jodi is...
Sep 7, 2020
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