
July 24, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
Jul 25, 2023

July 24 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their second meeting of July on Monday, the 24th starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...
Jul 22, 2023


Fighting a time-worn tactic of lies that is simply getting too old
As the saying goes, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its boots." Sadly, bold-faced lies told by...
Jul 21, 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

July 10, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
Jul 11, 2023

July 10 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of July on Monday, July 10 starting at 7:00 pm. The Council will start with an...
Jul 7, 2023


The Facts Speak for Themselves
Once again, a Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA) supporter is spreading misinformation. When you have the truth on your side, the facts...
Jun 28, 2023

June 26, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
Jun 27, 2023

June 26 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their second meeting of June on Monday, June 26 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...
Jun 24, 2023
Mainelli says not to politicize water? That’s rich.
In his June 15 letter to The Sun, Charlestown Citizens Alliance President Leo Mainelli is mad at people who “politicize drinking water,”...
Jun 22, 2023


An open, transparent process in Charlestown
I offer my opinion for consideration regarding the Charlestown Subdivision Ordinance. Unfortunately, information in recent letters (Ed:...
Jun 13, 2023

June 12, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
Jun 13, 2023

June 12 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of June on Monday, June 12 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...
Jun 9, 2023

May 22, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
May 23, 2023


What an Engaged Council Looks Like
I am writing to address the concerns raised regarding conducting Charlestown business through special meetings, committee meetings, and...
May 21, 2023

Upcoming May 22 Town Council Meeting
Monday's evening for the Town Council will begin at 6:15 pm with Senior Portfolio presentations by Chariho High School Seniors Liam...
May 20, 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

May 8, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The agenda packet for the 7 pm meeting is here. The video for the meeting can be viewed...
May 9, 2023

May 8 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of May on Monday, May 8 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...
May 7, 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