Charlestown Residential Lock Box Program

Charlestown has announced a residential lock box program. A lock box on a home allows police, fire and rescue crews to quickly gain access to the home in the event of an emergency, saving critical time and perhaps damage to a home. The program is available to Charlestown residents who are 65 and older or who have special needs or a medical disability. It is free for residents to sign up.

When a person signs up, their house key is placed in a small and secure metal storage device that is installed near their front door and that only authorized members of Charlestown police, fire and rescue would have access in the event of an emergency.

The program was championed by Town Councilor Susan Cooper, who learned about Westerly’s lock-box program. She brought the idea to the Town Administrator and the Budget Commission. The cost ($10,000) was included in the budget recommended to the Town Council and then approved by the voters.

For more information about the program, contact Officer Michael Carrasquillo at (401) 213-6924 or mcarrasquillo@charlestownpolice.org, or Michele Vekakis, Charlestown Community Center Director, at (401) 364-9955 or mvehakis@charlestownri.gov