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May 20, 2023

Upcoming May 22 Town Council Meeting

Monday's evening for the Town Council will begin at 6:15 pm with Senior Portfolio presentations by Chariho High School Seniors Liam...

May 19, 2023

Boating Safety Course June 3

Did you know that a NASBLA approved Boaters Certification License is required for all persons born after January 1, 1986, operating any...

May 17, 2023

Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, May 20

The Arbutus Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, rain or shine, from 8 AM to noon at the St. James Parish...

May 10, 2023

Letter: Van Slyke’s complaints just sour grapes

Ex-Charlestown Town Council member Bonnie Van Slyke is upset that the new Town Council majority is holding too many meetings...

May 9, 2023

May 8, 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 7, 2023

May 8 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council is having their first meeting of May on Monday, May 8 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and supporting...

Apr 30, 2023

May the 4th be Strong with Food Trucks at Ninigret

Finally, the event that most of the town wanted, and even fought vigorously for more than a year, is on the doorstep. PVD Food Trucks is...

Apr 25, 2023

Rep. Tina Spears: Charlestown Public Meeting Saturday, Apr. 29

Representative Tina Spears is holding another in-person Town Hall discussion on Saturday, Apr. 29, starting at 10:30 AM at the Cross...

Apr 18, 2023

Litter Pick-Up Day, and More, on Saturday, April 22

Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, will be a busy day! Charlestown’s Spring 2023 Roadside Litter Pickup Day. Blue bags can be picked up at...

Apr 18, 2023

April 10, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report

Our preview of this meeting was published here. The evening started with a special executive session meeting at 6:30 pm to consider next...

Apr 10, 2023

April 10 Town Council Meeting Preview

The Charlestown Town Council is having their first business meeting of April on Monday, April 10 starting at 7:00 pm. The agenda and...

Apr 9, 2023

Upcoming Events in April and Beyond

We're moving to the time of year when we can get outside easier and the opportunities to attend events multiply. We will publish an...

Apr 9, 2023

Stephen Stokes April 7 Radio Interview

Charlestown Town Council member Stephen Stokes made his fourth recent appearance on local radio station WBLQ. WBLQ records the shows into...

Apr 5, 2023

Hazardous Waste Disposal Saturday April 22

Rhode Island Resource Recovery will hold an Eco-Depot hazardous waste disposal day at the Narragansett Beach North Pavilion, 77 Boston...

Apr 5, 2023

Renewable Ready bill passes RI Senate

Would set stage for future of solar development The Senate, on April 4, passed an innovative plan to help set the stage for the future of...

Apr 2, 2023

Chariho Budget Vote Tuesday, April 4

Please vote on Tuesday, April 4, on the Chariho budget referendum: 8 am until 8 pm at the Charlestown town hall Council Chambers. There...

Apr 1, 2023

Mar. 29, 2023 Meeting Reports

Town Council and Planning Commission met jointly to discuss the project to develop new Commercial and Village Design Standards. Town...

Mar 28, 2023

Outdoor Dining Bill Passes

The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Alana DiMario that allows restaurants to continue approved...

Mar 28, 2023

Mar. 27, 2023 Town Council Meeting Report

Stressing the rules of the Open Meetings Act. Clarifying the roles of new Revision Committees. Possible lights and electricity on...

Mar 27, 2023

Shoreline Rights Bill Hearing Tuesday, March 28

An important RI House bill to better support shoreline access rights will be discussed in a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday,...