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...
Oct 17, 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 31, 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 24, 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 22, 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 7, 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...
Jul 6, 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...
Jun 28, 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...
Apr 1, 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 27, 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 21, 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 10, 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...
Mar 4, 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 16, 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...
Feb 13, 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 30, 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 26, 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 23, 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...
Jan 3, 2024


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...
Dec 29, 2023