Charlestown.
town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Various ferry services are currently running to Boston, including lines from Winthrop, Lynn, and Charlestown, while East Boston remains a neighborhood of Boston.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ferry services in the Boston area experienced cancellations and scheduling changes involving MBTA and US Coast Guard coordination.Some support2 reports
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The town of Charlestown relies on the resources and oversight provided by the state of Rhode Island.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Charlestown, Rhode Island, is hosting wedding and rehearsal dinner events as a venue.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A study is underway regarding Amtrak's plans affecting Charlestown's rail corridor, which is situated between Providence and New Haven.Some support3 reports
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Helena Foulkes ran for Governor in the Charlestown primary.Some support1 report
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Amtrak's plans for the Northeast Corridor are reportedly threatening local land use and infrastructure in Charlestown, which is located in Connecticut.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Dredging activities are impacting silting at Charlestown Harbour off the Forth, monitored by Forth Ports.Some support1 report
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A festival is taking place in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, held at Ninigret Park.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Orange Line transit service is now running between Assembly and Charlestown.Some support1 report
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Dave Levesque runs local PACs in Charlestown.Some support2 reports
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Troops dug a defensive ditch in Charlestown.Some support1 report
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Rhode Island town officials are poised to ban data centers, despite existing facilities operating in the state.Some support2 reports
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Florida-based QLEVR LLC is leading a data center project in Charlestown.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Charlestown this week
News at the entities that move Charlestown most-
Amtrak OperationalWeather disruptions due to nor'easter affect Atlantic City and Amtrak services.Moves Charlestown
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Army Shared contextIndia's armed forces are adopting AI technology, with developments being compared to US projects.Moves Charlestown
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Assembly StructuralA new law affecting state child welfare services has been signed, requiring agencies to follow the state law.Moves Charlestown
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General Assembly StructuralIn Virginia politics, a Trump-backed bill passed through the state, with a district backing Spanberger in her governor's race.Moves Charlestown
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Federal Railroad Administration Shared contextThe Federal Railroad Administration awarded inaugural grants for the RCE Grant Program, requiring sustained funding from Congress.Moves Charlestown
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Boston Shared contextThe Federal Aviation Administration is managing air traffic operations at Boston Logan Airport.Moves Charlestown
Connections
The 22 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
General Assembly Structural
Charlestown is represented in the General Assembly through its elected members.
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Amtrak Operational
Amtrak's planning and studies actively affect Charlestown's local land use and infrastructure.
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Assembly Structural
The company Assembly utilizes the Orange Line transit system to operate within the location of Charlestown.
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Boston Shared context
Charlestown is a locality within the metropolitan context of Boston, linked by transit and maritime services.
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Chris Garten Shared context
The evidence establishes that Chris Garten originates from the location of Charlestown.
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Dave Levesque Shared context
Dave Levesque operates local Political Action Committees (PACs) within the geographical context of Charlestown.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Charlestown is mentioned as a location relevant to the policy and activities associated with Donald Trump.
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Matt Barnes Shared context
Charlestown was the location where a successful auction of Matt Barnes' firm took place.
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Army Shared context
The Army's institution (USACE) is involved in recommending projects within the geographical context of Charlestown.
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Connecticut Shared context
Charlestown is a specific municipality located within the geographic boundaries of the state of Connecticut.
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Charles River Shared context
Charlestown is geographically situated across the Charles River from Boston.
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Bunker Hill Monument Shared context
Bunker Hill Monument is geographically situated within the Charlestown area, serving as a landmark.
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Florida Shared context
The relationship is based on the geographic context of the two entities, though the evidence is too sparse to establish a meaningful functional link.
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Federal Railroad Administration Shared context
The Federal Railroad Administration's planning proposals regarding the Northeast Corridor are relevant to the geographical context of Charlestown.
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Westerly Shared context
Both entities are coastal towns sharing context regarding preparation for a Nor'easter.
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Ninigret Park Shared context
Charlestown provides the geographical context for the venue Ninigret Park.
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Flock Safety Mentioned together
Both entities are noted for facing privacy concerns related to surveillance technology.
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Helena Foulkes Shared context
Helena Foulkes ran for Governor in Charlestown during a primary election.
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Forth Ports Shared context
No direct relationship between Charlestown and Forth Ports is evidenced in the provided snapshot.
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Provincial Mentioned together
The single piece of evidence describes an action taken in Charlestown and does not mention Provincial.
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Warwick Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Charlestown and Warwick.
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Rhode Island Shared context
Charlestown is a municipality situated within the state of Rhode Island.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Ferry services in the Boston area experienced cancellations and scheduling changes involving MBTA and US Coast Guard coordination.
- The town of Charlestown relies on the resources and oversight provided by the state of Rhode Island.
- Charlestown, Rhode Island, is hosting wedding and rehearsal dinner events as a venue.
- Helena Foulkes ran for Governor in the Charlestown primary.
- Dredging activities are impacting silting at Charlestown Harbour off the Forth, monitored by Forth Ports.
- A festival is taking place in the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island, held at Ninigret Park.
August 2026
6 events- Various ferry services are currently running to Boston, including lines from Winthrop, Lynn, and Charlestown, while East Boston remains a neighborhood of Boston.
- A study is underway regarding Amtrak's plans affecting Charlestown's rail corridor, which is situated between Providence and New Haven.
- The Orange Line transit service is now running between Assembly and Charlestown.
- Dave Levesque runs local PACs in Charlestown.
- Troops dug a defensive ditch in Charlestown.
- Rhode Island town officials are poised to ban data centers, despite existing facilities operating in the state.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Amtrak's plans for the Northeast Corridor are reportedly threatening local land use and infrastructure in Charlestown, which is located in Connecticut.
- The Federal Railroad Administration proposed a rail plan for the Northeast Corridor, and Senator Jack Reed announced an extension of the comment period.
- Matt Barnes brought property to market in Georgetown and had a successful auction in Charlestown.