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Jun 27, 2023

Rhode Islanders Encouraged to Report Sightings of Wild Turkey Broods

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys, as part of...

Jun 27, 2023

June 26, 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...

Jun 24, 2023

June 26 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council is having their second meeting of June on Monday, June 26 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...

Jun 22, 2023

Rep. Tina Spears: Charlestown Public Meeting Saturday, June 24

Representative Tina Spears, District 36, is holding another in-person Town Hall discussion on Saturday, June 24, starting at 10:30 AM at...

Jun 22, 2023

Mainelli says not to politicize water? That’s rich.

In his June 15 letter to The Sun, Charlestown Citizens Alliance President Leo Mainelli is mad at people who “politicize drinking water,”...

Jun 13, 2023

2023 MONDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES AT THEATRE BY THE SEA BEGINS JUNE 26

In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2023 summer schedule for...

Jun 13, 2023

An open, transparent process in Charlestown

I offer my opinion for consideration regarding the Charlestown Subdivision Ordinance. Unfortunately, information in recent letters (Ed:...

Jun 13, 2023

June 12, 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...

Jun 9, 2023

June 12 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of June on Monday, June 12 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...

Jun 8, 2023

Annual 10k Trail Run this Saturday!

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

Jun 6, 2023

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical plays at Theatre By The Sea

In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning...

Jun 6, 2023

Grants Awarded to Ten Local Businesses

$50,000 of Charlestown's COVID relief money was set aside for grants to businesses affected by the pandemic. Thirteen businesses applied...

Jun 5, 2023

The real ‘monkey in the room’ in Charlestown

In a recently published letter by Roy Jacobsen entitled, “Charlestown should be worried about water” (May 27), Mr. Jacobsen questions...

Jun 1, 2023

Mill Pond Preserve Trail Extension Celebration! Friday, June 2!

Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 2nd for s'mores, campfires, and hiking to celebrate the opening of a new trail extension at Mill Pond...

May 25, 2023

Survey - How Do You Use RI's Shore?

In the pursuit of more inclusive shoreline access across the state, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (RI CRMC ) and...

May 25, 2023

2023 Memorial Weekend Parades

Memorial weekend is the time to reflect on the sacrifices of those who died in active military service. Honor our military by attending...

May 23, 2023

Electronics Recycling Saturday, June 3

Put it on your calendar and start collecting all your unused stuff! Charlestown Mini Super and Indie Cycle, LLC will hold an electronic...

May 23, 2023

May 22, 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...

May 22, 2023

What the new Kids Count annual report says about Charlestown

by Will Collette Kids Count Rhode Island is a non-profit organization largely known for its exhaustive collection of statistics on the...

May 21, 2023

What an Engaged Council Looks Like

I am writing to address the concerns raised regarding conducting Charlestown business through special meetings, committee meetings, and...