

Van Slyke Spins the Facts
Bonnie Van Slyke's Letter to the Editor (December 15, 2023) is her latest attempt to try and save the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA)...
Dec 23, 2023


CRU and Supporters Extend a Helping Hand
Charlestown Residents United (CRU), a political action group renowned for fostering positive change, is shining a light on the true...
Dec 22, 2023


Truth about the Ninigret Park Master Plan Update
Charlestown Residents United (CRU) strives to publish factual information, and not engage in a campaign of fearmongering, as another...
Dec 17, 2023

Veterans Day 2023
Today, we recognize Veterans Day and honor all those who have protected our nation in uniform. Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect...
Nov 11, 2023

Help Your Town With This Fun Project
The Commercial Design Standards Committee is working to adopt guidelines for the design of commercial buildings in various parts of town....
Nov 9, 2023

Public Input Requested at Town Commercial Design Event
The Town of Charlestown Planning Commission is embarking on a Commercial and Village Design Standards project to promote good design for...
Oct 30, 2023


Two Important Town Meetings October 16, 17
Please consider attending these meetings covering important topics: Town Council special meeting to discuss safe biking/walking along...
Oct 13, 2023

September 25, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The evening started with an Executive Session (agenda packet here, video here) to discuss...
Oct 3, 2023

No simple walk on the beach
Scientists decipher shoreline access law for public in Charlestown. East Beach walking tour gets granular on details of new law. BY:...
Sep 23, 2023

September 25 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their second meeting of September on Monday, the 25th, starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and...
Sep 23, 2023

September 11 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council's first meeting of September, on Monday the 11th starting at 7:00 pm, looks like it could be brief....
Sep 10, 2023


Transparent government in Charlestown
The Charlestown Town Council is committed to open and transparent government. Over the past several months we have held true to our...
Aug 12, 2023


One letter-writer’s mea culpa ... of sorts
Thom Cahir responds to a Letter from Bonnie Van Slyke in The Westerly Sun. Guilty as charged! I did indeed reference the Hayes case and...
Jul 31, 2023


Baywatch vs Terminator
Okay, okay, now that we have your attention, there are some very innovative things going on at Charlestown beaches this summer and with...
Jul 29, 2023
Resident Comments on CCA Article About Zoning Board
by Evelyn Smith It is impossible not to comment on the misrepresentations set forth in this CCA propaganda. The Zoning Board of Review is...
Jul 20, 2023
Falling Short: In search of affordable housing
The Public's Radio released a deeply researched story, this week, by their South County Reporter Alex Nunes: In Charlestown, limited...
Jul 11, 2023

Will members of CCA ever tell the truth?
In his letter to the editor “Let’s not politicize drinking water in Charlestown” (June 15), Mr. Mainelli takes the reader of this...
Jun 28, 2023


Charlestown's Memorial Day Parade Future Depends on New Volunteers
At Monday's Town Council meeting, the the Charlestown Memorial Parade received a commendation for 25 years of organizing our parade....
Jun 28, 2023


Rhode Islanders Encouraged to Report Sightings of Wild Turkey Broods
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys, as part of...
Jun 27, 2023

Grants Awarded to Ten Local Businesses
$50,000 of Charlestown's COVID relief money was set aside for grants to businesses affected by the pandemic. Thirteen businesses applied...
Jun 6, 2023