Our Mini Super recognized for service to the community
The Westerly Sun published a front page article saluting the Charlestown Mini Super, run by Charlie and Tim Beck, for their extra service...
Dec 27, 2020
Charlestown Police Department achieves re-accreditation
We are pleased to announce that the Charlestown Police Department has successfully completed its requirements to become re-certified with...
Dec 24, 2020
Please support Matthew's Wish
Local non-profit Matthew's Wish is having it's fifth annual toy drive. Because of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic they are doing things...
Dec 7, 2020
Good News for Frosty Drew!
The Frosty Drew Observatory at Ninigret Park has been awarded a $107,541 grant from the Champlin Foundation to purchase a new telescope....
Dec 4, 2020
Take steps to prevent chimney fires
This is the time of year when people turn to wood stoves and fireplaces for heating their homes. Especially this year, with more people...
Dec 3, 2020
RI-CAN Holiday Appeal
Our local food pantry is facing extreme challenges during the Coronavirus outbreak. If you can, please consider helping out by making a...
Nov 30, 2020
Stephen Stokes is not backing big-box stores
I would like to take a moment and respond to a letter to the editor published on Oct. 29 by Donna Chambers. In it, she asserts that I’m...
Nov 1, 2020
Congressman Langevin endorses several CRU candidates
A message from Congressman Jim Langevin: I am pleased to announce my endorsement of Deborah Carney, Jodi Frank, and Scott Keeley as...
Oct 28, 2020
Endorsement for 2 CRU-supported candidates
Charlestown Residents United (CRU) supports candidates dedicated to transparent, fair, and unbiased government representing all...
Oct 19, 2020
Congratulations Stephen Stokes and Allison!
Stephen Stokes, CRU-endorsed candidate for Town Council, recently took some time off from campaigning and his job to get married. The...
Oct 18, 2020
CRU Candidates Campaign Platform
The candidates supported by CRU worked together to write their objectives, commonly known as a campaign platform. It was published in a...
Oct 14, 2020
Charlestown restaurant recognized as a top U.S. drive-thru
On September 15, 2020 The Westerly Sun wrote about our local restaurant, Gemelli Bistro. Nicole Manfredo had some good news recently, a...
Sep 15, 2020
Let’s not steal any political signs this year
As Chairman of CRU, I am calling on the loyal opposition and all other parties in the November election to forego petty campaign abuses...
Sep 14, 2020
Charlestown 2020 Voting Information
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in voting procedure changes and many more people opting for vote-by-mail or early voting. Here is...
Aug 10, 2020
Critical Topic in Monday's Town Council Meeting
Decisions will be made about purchasing a property for far above the appraised value.
Jul 12, 2020
Support and information during COVID-19
The following list of resources was compiled by the town. Questions About COVID-19: Please visit the R.I. Dept. of Health website for...
Jun 10, 2020
Animal Shelter NOT in Jeopardy with a "No" Vote
Voters are now mailing in ballots for a Charlestown budget proposal that dramatically reduces the Town's financial reserve fund, at a...
May 20, 2020
The $3 million surplus shell game
This year’s budget for Charlestown contains $3 million of the surplus money that is being moved around under 3 shells. Let’s look at...
May 14, 2020
Cross' Mills Library Updates
With first phase of Reopening RI: Charting the Course going into effect this weekend, we are pleased to be able to offer curbside pickup...
May 7, 2020
Understanding 2020-2021 Town Taxes
Most homeowners have received letters from the town with new, significantly increased, assessed taxable values. It is important to...
May 2, 2020