

Council meetings should be convenient for all
Elected leaders have an important role. These public servants give their time and expertise to chair meetings, set agendas, and...
Sep 7, 2021
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Charlestown Seafood Festival!
It’s that time again, the Charlestown Seafood Festival starts Friday at noon and will run all weekend long. The festival is in its 36th...
Aug 4, 2021
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Washington County Fair coming in August!
After taking a COVID year off, our Washington County Fair will be coming back full throttle on August 11-15. Be sure to attend for all...
Jun 28, 2021
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Charlestown Seafood Festival, August 6-8
We're moving toward more normal times and the Seafood Festival will return to Ninigret Park August 6-8! Learn all about it here.
Jun 28, 2021
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Charlestown Memorial Day Observances
While we won't be having a big parade through Cross' Mills there will be observances in Cross' Mills and at Ninigret Park and a parade...
May 27, 2021
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Ninigret Pond Clean-up May 22
Ocean House Marina and Ninigret Landing will be hosting a Pond Cleanup on May 22nd, 2021 from 9am to 12pm. The intent is to clean the...
May 17, 2021
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Ninigret Park was perfect site for regional firefighter training
Charlestown's Ninigret Park hosted a major water supply drill involving over 20 fire departments and over 160 volunteer firefighters on...
May 4, 2021
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EIC Virtual Forum - Interesting for Everyone
Charlestown's Economic Improvement Commission is hosting a virtual (Cisco Webex) forum on May 12 at 9 am. The forum will feature key note...
Apr 29, 2021
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CRU Supporters Clean Up
Saturday, April 17, was Charlestown's roadside litter pick-up day and CRU supporters were out in force to help out. Ginger Glander was...
Apr 19, 2021
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WaterFire Providence presents Down to Earth: Robert Rohm Sculpture, 1963-2013
Charlestown resident and URI professor Robert Rohm was an internationally known sculptor with exhibitions at museums and galleries...
Apr 18, 2021
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Your message to the Town is needed NOW!
Our time is short and your time is valuable, so I will make this as brief as I can. On Monday, April 19th, there will be a continuation...
Apr 18, 2021
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Charlestown Comp Plan process is flawed
On April 14, the Charlestown Town Council and the Charlestown Planning Commission will have its first joint public hearing regarding the...
Apr 10, 2021
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A simpler, cheaper septic system
A simpler, less-expensive, advanced on-site wastewater treatment system will soon be undergoing field tests in Rhode Island. In the...
Apr 9, 2021
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Chariho Schools Budget Passes
The Chariho School District budget passed in the Tuesday, April 6, vote. The outcome was somewhat normal: a large favorable margin in...
Apr 8, 2021
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Chariho Budget Vote April 6
Please vote on Tuesday, April 6, for the Chariho budget referendum: 8 am until 8 pm at the Charlestown town hall (one voting location for...
Apr 5, 2021
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Grants available for non-profits
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce the application for the Department of Homeland Security Nonprofit...
Mar 12, 2021
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Major RI affordable housing push
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced that the House of Representatives will focus its efforts on addressing the state’s...
Mar 2, 2021
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Electronics recycling Saturday, March 6
Local Charlestown business Indie Cycle, LLC fills a recycling gap in our town and state by collecting old electronics items and disposing...
Mar 2, 2021
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Chariho annual budget hearing on March 2
The Chariho School District will hold its annual budget hearing at 7:30 pm on March 2. Here is their announcement: March 2- Annual Budget...
Feb 25, 2021
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CRU Announces Support for House Bill Protecting Bees
House Bill 5641 prohibits the use of neonicotinoids which are a class of insecticides that have been shown to be extremely harmful to...
Feb 23, 2021
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