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Jul 26, 2022

Narragansett Pow Wow August 13-14

The Narragansett Indian Tribe will be celebrating their 347th recorded Annual August Meeting and POW WOW on Saturday, August 13, and...

Jul 25, 2022

Charlestown Historical Society summer hours

The summer season is upon us, and the Charlestown Historical Society (CHS) Museum and 1838 Schoolhouse are open on Friday & Saturday...

Jul 25, 2022

Magician/Juggler Robert Clarke at Theatre By The Sea

In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the return of Robert Clarke...

Jul 13, 2022

Important: Monday's Town Council meeting will continue on Thursday, July 14

Monday's Town Council meeting began, but could not complete, an important Public Hearing on proposed major changes to regulations on...

Jul 13, 2022

Town Council Meeting Report, July 11,2022

Charlestown Planning Commission’s Proposed Amendments to Residential Development Ordinance Draw Controversy; Public Comment and...

Jul 10, 2022

Proposed subdivision regs are a land grab

There’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing creeping into Charlestown under the cloak of the seemingly benign and friendly title of a...

Jun 14, 2022

THEATRE BY THE SEA’S 89th SEASONCONTINUES WITH FOOTLOOSE

In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the exuberant high energy musical,...

Jun 14, 2022

Highlights from the June 13 Town Council Meeting

Fiscal Matters: Because of the reduction in the Chariho School budget (resulting from the May 10 school budget referendum), the Town...

Jun 13, 2022

Block Party! Saturday at Clark Memorial Park

Don't miss this event, organized by Charlestown's Parks and Recreation Department, at Clark Memorial Park on Columbia Heights Road on...

Jun 5, 2022

Grants Available for Protection of Lakes and Ponds

Save the Lakes Small Grants: Request for Proposals Introduction: Save the Lakes (STL), founded in 2008, is the sole statewide...

Jun 2, 2022

Still time to register for the Trail Run! June 4

Discover the beauty of Charlestown's protected open space! The Charlestown Land Trust’s 10K Trail Run will start at Amos Green Farm,...

Jun 2, 2022

CONCERTS & EVENTS SERIES AT THEATRE BY THE SEA BEGINS JUNE 13

In celebration of 89 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2022 summer schedule for...

Jun 1, 2022

June 25 Set for Cross Mills Library Garden Tour

Stroll through 12 unique landscapes in coastal-rural Charlestown on a fundraising garden tour to benefit the town’s library, Cross’ Mills...

May 26, 2022

Deb Carney explains CRU Open Space Policy

Recently, Councilor Grace Klinger and I have been asked why we voted against conducting an appraisal of the property located on Carolina...

May 23, 2022

Electronics Recycling Saturday June 4

Put it on your calendar! Charlestown Mini-Super and Indie Cycle, LLC will hold an electronic waste drop off event on Saturday, June 4...

May 23, 2022

Important Town Council meeting Monday, May 23

Tonight, there will be a special meeting of the Charlestown Town Council to discuss the disbursement of the Federal American Rescue Plan...

May 17, 2022

Arborvitae Tree Sale Benefits Charlestown Land Trust

Greenwood Growers, at 242G Laurel Lane, West Kingston will be selling arborvitae to benefit the Charlestown Land Trust on May 21 and 22...

May 16, 2022

A FUNdraising event May 21 for South County Habitat for Humanity

This coming weekend, combine support for a community service at a local nonprofit while also supporting a local business by joining in...

May 10, 2022

Highlights from the May 9 Town Council Meeting

Potential Open Space Purchase The Council discussed the $2 million bond that was approved in a 2015 referendum, and whether to spend some...

May 10, 2022

Garden Club Plant Sale, May 14

The Arbutus Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022, rain or shine, from 8 AM to noon at Saint Andrew...