
Can you trust the CCA in Charlestown?
When voting in Charlestown, most residents look at which candidates have participated in our local government, whether by volunteering...
Oct 30, 2024


CRU slate works for all of Charlestown
On behalf of the candidates endorsed by Charlestown Residents United I humbly ask for your support for all our candidates. For Town...
Oct 30, 2024
Vote ‘yes’ on Question 8 in Charlestown
Attention Charlestown residents. On you ballot, in the section titled “Local Questions,” there is Question No. 8, titled Council Meetings...
Oct 29, 2024
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


Candidate Glenn Babcock Comments on Charter Amendment
Approving proposed Amendment #9 to the Town Charter (C-172) reduces the current Planning Commissioner 6 year staggered terms to 4 year...
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

Many April Charlestown Events to Note
We have a flurry of upcoming events to bring to your attention: Meetings, Voting, and Outdoor Events! Monday, April 8, 2024: Charlestown...
Apr 7, 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

March 25 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council will hold their second March meeting on Monday, the 25th. The regular Council meeting will begin at 7 pm in...
Mar 23, 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

March 11 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council meeting on Monday March 11 will begin at 7 pm in the Council Chambers. Here are some of the topics that will...
Mar 10, 2024

CCA complains about policy they had established
By Will Colette It’s an election year, so, of course, the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA) is seething with anger over a host of...
Mar 1, 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

February 12 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council has an agenda full of compelling topics for Monday night. First, there will be an executive session meeting,...
Feb 11, 2024