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Sep 12, 2023

September 11, 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...

Sep 10, 2023

September 11 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council's first meeting of September, on Monday the 11th starting at 7:00 pm, looks like it could be brief....

Aug 29, 2023

August 28, 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...

Aug 27, 2023

Town Council Meetings This Week - Aug. 28, 29

Three meetings of the Charlestown Town Council are scheduled for this week: Monday, August 28, Executive Session at 6:15 pm, Monday...

Aug 16, 2023

August 15, 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...

Aug 12, 2023

August 15 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of August on Tuesday, August 15, because Monday is Victory Day, starting at...

Aug 12, 2023

Transparent government in Charlestown

The Charlestown Town Council is committed to open and transparent government. Over the past several months we have held true to our...

Jul 31, 2023

One letter-writer’s mea culpa ... of sorts

Thom Cahir responds to a Letter from Bonnie Van Slyke in The Westerly Sun. Guilty as charged! I did indeed reference the Hayes case and...

Jul 29, 2023

Baywatch vs Terminator

Okay, okay, now that we have your attention, there are some very innovative things going on at Charlestown beaches this summer and with...

Jul 25, 2023

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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 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 11, 2023

Falling Short: In search of affordable housing

The Public's Radio released a deeply researched story, this week, by their South County Reporter Alex Nunes: In Charlestown, limited...

Jul 11, 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 7, 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...

Jun 29, 2023

Books on the Pond to hold exhibit by Green Hill artist

Peter Harvey, longtime resident of Green Hill, painted eight 18 x 24 inches mixed media works on paper illustrating Apostle John's...

Jun 28, 2023

Will members of CCA ever tell the truth?

In his letter to the editor “Let’s not politicize drinking water in Charlestown” (June 15), Mr. Mainelli takes the reader of this...

Jun 28, 2023

Charlestown's Memorial Day Parade Future Depends on New Volunteers

At Monday's Town Council meeting, the the Charlestown Memorial Parade received a commendation for 25 years of organizing our parade....

Jun 28, 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...