

Climate Resiliency Meeting at Quonochontaug Grange
RI State Senator Victoria Gu and RI State Representative Tina Spears will host a Town Hall on Climate Resiliency on Monday April 29th,...
Apr 21, 2024


Ninigret Park Master Plan Comments from TC President
The Town Council met on Monday, April 15, 2024 to have their initial discussion about the draft Ninigret Park Master Plan update. Town...
Apr 21, 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


Let’s put a halt to torture in Charlestown
Statistics have suffered enough By Will Collette Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA Party) founder and de facto leader Ruth Platner has...
Mar 10, 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

Chariho Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing Tuesday March 5
The Annual Meeting of the Chariho Regional School District and a public hearing concerning its proposed School Budget for the 2024-2025...
Mar 4, 2024


Charlestown Town Beach Cleanup - March 30
We love our beaches and Save The Bay is organizing an event to clean up our Town Beach as part of their Shoreline Cleanup program. It's...
Mar 3, 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

February 26 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council will hold their second February meeting on Monday, February 26. First, there will be an executive session...
Feb 25, 2024


Electronics Recycling Saturday, March 2
Put it on your calendar and start collecting all your unused stuff! Charlestown Mini Super and Indie Cycle, LLC will hold an electronic...
Feb 21, 2024


Proposed Legislation Adds Land Conservation Funding to November's Green Bond
Citing their effectiveness and Rhode Islanders’ historically strong support of land conservation efforts, Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep....
Feb 16, 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

Charlestown Awarded Funding for Breachway Restoration
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Announces $12 Million In Action Grants for Municipal Resilience Projects In 19 Communities Across...
Jan 30, 2024


Firefighter group honors Rep. Spears as legislator of the year
The Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League has honored Rep. Tina Spears as its 2024 legislator of the year. “I am honored and humbled...
Jan 26, 2024

Garden Symposium: Connecting in the Garden, Growing Together Again
This year’s Rhode Island Garden Symposium, the first since the pandemic, will feature prolific garden writers, expert speakers,...
Jan 26, 2024