Update on March 12 Town Council Meeting
Town Administrator Fails To Tell Town Council/Public About Government Letters There is so much to report so we’ll send the update over the next few days. Lighting Ordinance Town Council […]
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Residential Wind Ordinance Proposed For Charlestown
The letter below was submitted to the Westerly Sun and Chariho Times by Ruth Platner and George Tremblay to explain the Residential Wind Ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission. The […]
Narragansetts Attempt to Overturn Carcieri
WASHINGTON – As the RI General Assembly considered a statewide referendum on a proposed casino last week, tribal leaders from around the country were pressing Congress for action on a bill rooted […]
Bill Would Overrule Town Zoning!
An Act Relating to Towns and Cities – Zoning Ordinances,” introduced into the House and Senate as H-5554 and S-533. Proposed legislation would reduce minimum building lot sizes to less […]
Decisions–Wednesday Town Council Meeting
Prior to the Regular Meeting-CCA applauds this open, transparent discussion · Town Council in open session at the Town Administrator’s (TA) request with Councilor DiBello recusing, voted unanimously to give […]
Legislative Support Requested for Dredging Charlestown Breachway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with the State of Rhode Island, conducted the first phase of The South Shore Restoration Project in 2004-2005 for $3.4 million. The Charlestown […]
Letter from Gentz to Chafee
Governor Chafee’s stance on Charlestown casino welcome Dear Governor Chafee: It was wonderful to see you at the Washington County Regional Planning Council dinner last week. As Charlestown council president, […]
Affordable Housing: Not Your Father’s Starter Home
As towns struggle to meet the state-wide goal of 10% affordable housing, there is much confusion over what the term “affordable housing” means. A house that the average wage-earner can […]
Position Paper of concerned citizens about land use changes in Charlestown, specifically the Whalerock Development
As concerned citizens of Charlestown, Rhode Island, we support the land use goal of our town’s Comprehensive Plan to protect the natural and cultural resources and rural character of the […]
Letter to CCA e-mailers from U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s message to CCA e-mailers on opposition to any legislation that would overturn the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Carcieri v. Salazar ————————————- Thank you for contacting […]