

Council meetings should be convenient for all
Elected leaders have an important role. These public servants give their time and expertise to chair meetings, set agendas, and...
Sep 7, 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


Washington County Fair coming in August!
After taking a COVID year off, our Washington County Fair will be coming back full throttle on August 11-15. Be sure to attend for all...
Jun 28, 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


Charlestown Memorial Day Observances
While we won't be having a big parade through Cross' Mills there will be observances in Cross' Mills and at Ninigret Park and a parade...
May 27, 2021


Ninigret Pond Clean-up May 22
Ocean House Marina and Ninigret Landing will be hosting a Pond Cleanup on May 22nd, 2021 from 9am to 12pm. The intent is to clean the...
May 17, 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


EIC Virtual Forum - Interesting for Everyone
Charlestown's Economic Improvement Commission is hosting a virtual (Cisco Webex) forum on May 12 at 9 am. The forum will feature key note...
Apr 29, 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


WaterFire Providence presents Down to Earth: Robert Rohm Sculpture, 1963-2013
Charlestown resident and URI professor Robert Rohm was an internationally known sculptor with exhibitions at museums and galleries...
Apr 18, 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


Charlestown Comp Plan process is flawed
On April 14, the Charlestown Town Council and the Charlestown Planning Commission will have its first joint public hearing regarding the...
Apr 10, 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


Electronics recycling Saturday, March 6
Local Charlestown business Indie Cycle, LLC fills a recycling gap in our town and state by collecting old electronics items and disposing...
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


CRU Announces Support for House Bill Protecting Bees
House Bill 5641 prohibits the use of neonicotinoids which are a class of insecticides that have been shown to be extremely harmful to...
Feb 23, 2021