
The real ‘monkey in the room’ in Charlestown
In a recently published letter by Roy Jacobsen entitled, “Charlestown should be worried about water” (May 27), Mr. Jacobsen questions...
Jun 5, 2023

Survey - How Do You Use RI's Shore?
In the pursuit of more inclusive shoreline access across the state, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (RI CRMC ) and...
May 25, 2023

What the new Kids Count annual report says about Charlestown
by Will Collette Kids Count Rhode Island is a non-profit organization largely known for its exhaustive collection of statistics on the...
May 22, 2023

Boating Safety Course June 3
Did you know that a NASBLA approved Boaters Certification License is required for all persons born after January 1, 1986, operating any...
May 19, 2023
Letter: Van Slyke’s complaints just sour grapes
Ex-Charlestown Town Council member Bonnie Van Slyke is upset that the new Town Council majority is holding too many meetings...
May 10, 2023

April 10, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The evening started with a special executive session meeting at 6:30 pm to consider next...
Apr 18, 2023


Stephen Stokes April 7 Radio Interview
Charlestown Town Council member Stephen Stokes made his fourth recent appearance on local radio station WBLQ. WBLQ records the shows into...
Apr 9, 2023
Renewable Ready bill passes RI Senate
Would set stage for future of solar development The Senate, on April 4, passed an innovative plan to help set the stage for the future of...
Apr 5, 2023


Chariho Budget Vote Tuesday, April 4
Please vote on Tuesday, April 4, on the Chariho budget referendum: 8 am until 8 pm at the Charlestown town hall Council Chambers. There...
Apr 2, 2023

Mar. 29, 2023 Meeting Reports
Town Council and Planning Commission met jointly to discuss the project to develop new Commercial and Village Design Standards. Town...
Apr 1, 2023
Outdoor Dining Bill Passes
The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Alana DiMario that allows restaurants to continue approved...
Mar 28, 2023

Mar. 27, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Stressing the rules of the Open Meetings Act. Clarifying the roles of new Revision Committees. Possible lights and electricity on...
Mar 28, 2023


Shoreline Rights Bill Hearing Tuesday, March 28
An important RI House bill to better support shoreline access rights will be discussed in a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday,...
Mar 27, 2023


New Valuations and Taxes
Use our tax calculator below to estimate your taxes with the new assessment value. The new Charlestown property valuation letters...
Mar 21, 2023

Sen. Gu Pushes Legislation to Educate Seniors About Scams
Since 2018, con artists around the country have increasingly turned to gift cards as a key tool in their scams. Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep....
Mar 20, 2023


Stephen Stokes March 15 Radio Interview
Charlestown Town Council member Stephen Stokes made his third recent appearance on local radio station WBLQ. WBLQ records the shows into...
Mar 19, 2023

Mar. 13, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Committee and Commission appointments. Food trucks in Ninigret Park. No action on controversial proposed Chariho Schools tri-town...
Mar 14, 2023

Town Council Meeting Preview for Monday, Mar 13
March's first Town Council meeting, on Monday, March13, has a long list of topics that should prove interesting to watch. As usual,...
Mar 11, 2023

Rep. Spears introduces legislation to help adults with developmental disabilities
Rep. Tina Spears has introduced a package of bills to improve funding and care for adults with developmental disabilities. The focus...
Mar 8, 2023

Sen. Gu introduces bills to let towns regulate short term rentals
Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Victoria Gu have introduced legislation that would allow municipalities to regulate short term rentals...
Mar 7, 2023