

Shoreline Access Public Hearing Thursday
A special study commission of the RI House of Representatives is currently examining the public's right to access the shoreline and you...
Nov 16, 2021


Wood-Pawcatuck Banter and Beers Sunday, Oct. 17th
Join the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association Board at Grey Sail Brewing...
Oct 12, 2021


Visit HopArts Oct. 16-17!
HopArts is a wonderful time to get out in the fresh fall weather and tour around to see what local artists are doing. See some samples on...
Oct 11, 2021


Join the Litter Pick-Up Day October 16
Charlestown is organizing another town-wide roadside litter pick-up day on Saturday, October 16. Please volunteer for this community...
Oct 11, 2021


Please Express Your Support for Fighting Invasive Species
Rhode Island Lakes are in trouble, threatened by non-native Aquatic Invasive Species. First documented in 2012 by a DEM State survey,...
Oct 7, 2021


A fond farewell to the Charlestown Mini Super’s beloved lunch buffet
In the end, and it likely is the end, the loss is small potatoes compared to what the pandemic has wrought. Still, a stranger, perhaps...
Sep 13, 2021


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


COVID-19 Testing Scheduled for 2/13
The Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service and the Town of Charlestown Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) will be conducting a Free...
Feb 9, 2021


Vaccine Statement from Deb Carney, Town Council President
Dear Charlestown Residents, On January 26, 2021, the RI Department of Health announced that a small allotment of vaccines would be...
Jan 31, 2021


Charlestown held its own through all the ups and downs of COVID in 2020
When we welcomed in 2020 last January, no one could have imagined where we are today. The largest crowd ever witnessed the annual New...
Dec 27, 2020