Jan 26, 2024
More Public Meetings to be Recorded
Charlestown's Town Council voted, at the January 8 meeting, to live stream and record additional board and committee meetings. As...
Jan 23, 2024
On the passing of Charlestown Town Council member Grace Klinger
Charlestown Town Council member Grace Klinger passed away suddenly over the weekend. The Council and community members made comments at...
Jan 3, 2024
Grow Your Own Healthy Food With Free Seeds!
URI Cooperative Extension is pleased to offer Burpee® seed packets to individuals, schools, and other nonprofit organizations in Rhode...
Jan 1, 2024
Bonfire to bring in the New Year
Thanks to everyone involved in the bonfire, especially Tim "The Torch" Quillen who put it together. Thank you to the Charlestown Police...
Dec 29, 2023
Charlestown's New Year's Eve Bonfire to be a Big Event!
People love attending Charlestown's New Year's Eve Bonfire and this year there will be even more reasons to attend! Food trucks and live...
Dec 29, 2023
State of Charlestown - December 2023
Charlestown is a wonderful town with great people, beaches, open spaces, parks, businesses, and low taxes. The Town Council and the...
Dec 23, 2023
Van Slyke Spins the Facts
Bonnie Van Slyke's Letter to the Editor (December 15, 2023) is her latest attempt to try and save the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA)...
Dec 22, 2023
CRU and Supporters Extend a Helping Hand
Charlestown Residents United (CRU), a political action group renowned for fostering positive change, is shining a light on the true...
Dec 17, 2023
Truth about the Ninigret Park Master Plan Update
Charlestown Residents United (CRU) strives to publish factual information, and not engage in a campaign of fearmongering, as another...
Dec 10, 2023
Town Council Meetings This Week
Please consider attending these meetings covering important topics: Town Council Executive Session on a 3-month performance review for...
Dec 5, 2023
Attend this discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units in Charlestown
Saturday Dec 9th, 1:30-3:00 pm at The Cross Mills Library (4417 Old Post Rd, Charlestown) Co-hosted by RI State Senator Victoria Gu and...
Nov 11, 2023
Veterans Day 2023
Today, we recognize Veterans Day and honor all those who have protected our nation in uniform. Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect...
Nov 9, 2023
Help Your Town With This Fun Project
The Commercial Design Standards Committee is working to adopt guidelines for the design of commercial buildings in various parts of town....
Oct 30, 2023
Public Input Requested at Town Commercial Design Event
The Town of Charlestown Planning Commission is embarking on a Commercial and Village Design Standards project to promote good design for...
Oct 13, 2023
Two Important Town Meetings October 16, 17
Please consider attending these meetings covering important topics: Town Council special meeting to discuss safe biking/walking along...
Oct 8, 2023
October 10-11 Town Council Meetings Preview
The Charlestown Town Council will not have a meeting on the second Monday this month because of the Columbus Day holiday in Rhode Island....
Oct 3, 2023
September 25, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report
Our preview of this meeting was published here. The evening started with an Executive Session (agenda packet here, video here) to discuss...
Sep 23, 2023
No simple walk on the beach
Scientists decipher shoreline access law for public in Charlestown. East Beach walking tour gets granular on details of new law. BY:...
Sep 23, 2023
September 25 Town Council Meeting Preview
The Charlestown Town Council is having their second meeting of September on Monday, the 25th, starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and...
Sep 15, 2023
Think before you toss, Council passes ordinance on littering
At the Sept. 11 Town Council meeting, the body voted to approve an ordinance and increase fines, even more than the statewide cost of $85...