A security company whose guard recently got into a high-profile dispute with a beachgoer in South Kingstown, R.I., has decided it would very much like to be excluded from the shore access narrative. trib.al/tbnL6CA

Weekapaug Fire District is one of several along the coastline (two in Charlestown) that have no fire-fighting capability. A major function of these tax-exempt "fire districts" is limiting public access to the shore. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/aclu-d…

Consider attending the URI Theatre - they have great performances progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/uri-th…

New legislation encourages outdoor dining areas - and helping us enjoy the nice summer months to the fullest. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/victor…

Here are two pieces from ecoRI News on efforts by Rep. Megan Cotter (D) to fund land conservation and to prevent wildfires. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/two-in…

Applications are due at the Town Clerk's office by March 1, 2024 progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/wanna-…

You can bet on it - if it's an election year for Town Offices we will hear renewed claims that rail line changes are threatening Charlestown. Unless we elect the "right" people, of course. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/who-wa…

As you could expect, the CCA is very upset that the current Town Council is selecting a Council member to replace Grace Klinger by <checks notes> following the same procedure that a CCA-led Council did previously. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/02/cca-co…

The recent deaths of two whales in South Kingstown waters once again raises questions about ties to wind turbines. While stable genius Donald Trump may see such a link, URI scientists do not. progressive-charlestown.com/2023/03/offsho…

How to pad state coffers without unpopular tax hikes? Make scofflaws turn in what they already owe. By spending $700,000, Gov. Dan McKee thinks the state can bring in $10.4 million in revenue. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/how-to…

Please consider volunteering to help monitor our local waters. Have some time on the water. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/uri-wa…

Contrary to the alarm that will be spread during this election year, around 2000, Charlestown's growth came to a dead halt and has stayed that way for the past 24 years. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/lets-p…

"I am dismayed at how litter pick-up is used to substitute for real action to clean up the environment." An article by Will. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/for-75…

Rep. Tanzi’s legislation to grant SK firefighters tax exemptions heard in committee. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/charle…

Republicans on the committee argued that people need fast access to guns in the middle of the night, to shoot before they are fully awake, and that outweighs the dangers of readily available guns. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/ri-sen…

Gun advocates arguing 10 rounds is just not enough. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/federa…

Rep. Tina Spears and Sen. Victoria Gu are sponsoring legislation to mandate the creation and maintenance of a statewide coastal resiliency plan, the Act on Coasts. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/01/charle…

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held on Friday March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/charle…

After advancing out of committee through a partisan vote, the RI Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would require gun owners to safely store their firearms when not in use. All Senate Republicans voted against it. progressive-charlestown.com/2024/03/ri-rep…