When we welcomed in 2020 last January, no one could have imagined where we are today.
The largest crowd ever witnessed the annual New Yearâs Eve Bonfire that bid farewell to 2019 and ushered in 2020.
Three months later, the world as we knew it changed. Our governor issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after, the Charlestown Town Council signed a state of emergency declaration that is still in effect today.
The town quickly pivoted to virtual meetings.
Despite the restrictions and protocols put in place to protect our residents, Charlestown continues to remain open for business. The dedication and hard work of all the townâs staff, under the leadership of Town Administrator Mark Stankiewicz, has provided us with continuity during this difficult time.
By
a 3-2 vote, town council says no to Joe Larisa’s retainer agreement
By
Will Collette
betting. The suit was thrown out.
Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsAt
the on-line December 14 Town Council meeting, the newly sworn-in Charlestown
Council voted 3-2 to end 18 years of employment under retainer by attorney
Joseph S. Larisa who has led Charlestown’s never ending war with the
Narragansett Indian Tribe.
The
issue was debated purely on the financial feasibility of Larisa’s business
arrangement with the town rather than Larisa’s role as the leading figure
fighting against the Tribe’s rights to self-determination.