This page contains all archived news stories from 2008. Some links go to online newspapers off of our site. Some of those links may not have been maintained by the other sites.
Date: December 28, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: New station pegged at $2M
Date: December 19, 2008
Source: Indian Country Today
Subject: Court undermines NIGC authority in controversial casino case
Date: December 18, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Cesspools must be removed by 2009
Date: December 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Some 72 regional family farms have united to raise all-natural, free-grazing livestock. - Story about Charlestown Farm
Video: Interview with Charlestown farmer
Date: November 27, 2008
Source: Hartford Courant
Subject: Town officials wary of casinos' alcohol proposal
Date: November 19, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: New council’s first order of business: Fire administrator
Date: November 18, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charlestown council cleans house at swear-in meeting
Date: November 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Blocked from database - story about Tribal police
Date: November 13, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: 81 acres: for next council to decide
Date: November 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Write-in candidates win Chariho seats
Date: November 6, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: All-new Charlestown council
Date: November 5, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Mageau comes in dead last - loses council seat
Date: November 5, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: School bonds pass - not RYSE
Date: November 4, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Mageau, acting Charlestown Council president, loses seat
Date: November 4, 2008
Source: Legal Times
Subject: After Supreme Court Scuffle, Ted Olson Earns His Keep
Date: November 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Tribal land case arguments ask: What does 'now' mean?
Date: November 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: A matter of trust: U.S. high court to hear case on status of tribal land in Charlestown
Date: November 1, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charlestown lawyer bows out of high court arguments
Date: October 31, 2008
Source: Legal Times
Subject: Ted Olson Wins Supreme Court Showdown
Date: October 31, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Larisa hands off Indian land case to Olson
Date: October 31, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Decision on lawyer in Indian land case goes to final bell
Date: October 29, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Tuckahoe Turf fields preserved
Date: October 28, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Emergency motion asks high court to choose state’s lawyer
Date: October 27, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Contentious Charlestown councilman loves nothing better than a good fight
Date: October 24, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Coin toss could decide who takes state case to high court
Date: October 21, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Richmond to become land preserve
Date: October 18, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charlestown agrees to buy 81 acres
Date: October 18, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Councilors won’t back off support for Larisa
Date: October 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Despite Carcieri plea, council backs Larisa
Date: October 16, 2008
Source: CCA Press Release
Subject: CCA Endorses Matt McHugh for District 36 State House Representative
Date: October 15, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Carcieri appeals to town council
Date: October 15, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Developer says casino promoters eyeing parcel abutting tribal land
Date: October 15, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: AG's office might deny Mageau's appeal
Date: October 14, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Tribe denies land plan
Date: October 11, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Justice’s remarks prompt complaint
Date: October 10, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Commission wrestles with Ninigret Park fees
Date: October 9, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: State, town can’t agree on who argues tribal land case
Date: October 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: State, Charlestown vie to argue tribal land case before Supreme Court
Date: September 24, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: EPA finds toxins at Kenyon dump site
Date: September 23, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau appeals guilty verdict
Date: September 23, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charlestown councilman found guilty of assault, immediately appeals
Date: September 23, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Rosenberg column: After the trial, Mageau ponders his error
Date: September 22, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau found guilty of assault
Date: September 22, 2008
Source: WPRI 12 - Eyewitness News | Video
Subject: Councilman James Mageau found guilty on assault charges
Date: September 22, 2008
Source: NBC 10 News | Video
Subject: Council president found guilty of assault
Date: September 22, 2008
Source: ABC 6 News | Video
Subject: Charlestown Council President Convicted of Simple Assault on Cameraman
Date: September 19, 2008
Source: WPRI 12 - Eyewitness News | Video
Subject: Council President heads to trial
Notice that Mr Mageau pushes the reporters hand away and she complains about it. Look for this video in the list of assorted videos at bottom of page (As of September 19 this is on page 2 of the video list. At a later date you will have to scroll further.)
Date: September 19, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Town councilman stands trial in assault
Date: September 18, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Narragansetts petition for Settlement Act records
Date: September 17, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau gets his day in court
Date: September 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Board retunes Ninigret park fees
Date: September 6, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Supreme rivalries: 3 vie to argue R.I. land case before nation’s high court
Date: September 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Butterfly count results documented by Audubon Society
Date: August 31, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: A ragin’ rhythm (Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park)
Date: August 27, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Frosty Drew ready to break ground on innovative sky theater
Date: August 28, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Study concludes: cheaper to leave School District
More: Read the Education Report from Ad Hoc Withdrawal Update Committee
Date: August 28, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times - Editorial
Subject: A unified school district may be just a pipe dream
Date: August 27, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown alliance hosts candidates, takes swipe at Mageau
Date: August 26, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Council, panel spar over report
Date: August 22, 2008
Source: CCA Press Release
Subject: Meet the Candidates at Cove Restaurant
Date: August 21, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Ninigret fees could drive Rhythm & Roots out of Charlestown
Date: August 21, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Gravel company enters plea deal
Date: August 20, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Campaign Journal
Date: August 19, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau questions recall amendment to charter
Date: August 19, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charter changes are questioned
Date: August 18, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal - By the Editor, Rhode Island Section
Subject: Editorial: Roll the tape
Date: August 13, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Official resigns, blames Mageau
More: Resignation statement from Dr. Milton Krantz
Date: August 13, 2008
Source: Press Release
Subject: CCA PAC Releases 2008 Platform
Date: August 13, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Zoning Board impasse averted
Date: August 7, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Countdown to Kenyon cleanup
Date: August 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Hearing tonight on proposed park in Richmond - includes a discussion to rezone Shannock in Charlestown and Richmond to Mixed Use
Date: August 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Court: Proposed subdivision goes back to Planning Commission
Date: August 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Eight changes to Town Charter on the ballot
Date: August 3, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Growing RISC addresses tribal land trust issue
Date: August 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: R.I. Statewide Coalition meeting draws 300
Date: August 1, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charlestown Town Council President James Mageau’s trial for simple assault is scheduled for Sept. 18
More: Related videos from this assault charge
Date: July 31, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times - Editorial
Subject: This circus will come to a close come November
Date: July 28, 2008
Source: Press Release
Subject: Matt McHugh publishes Campaign Web Site
Date: July 25, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Democratic Town Committee may dwindle to one
Date: July 23, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Zoning Board caught in council crossfire
Date: July 22, 2008
Source: WPRI 12 - Eyewitness News | Video
Subject: Council President responds to assault accusations
Look for this video in the list of assorted videos at bottom of page (As of July 27, you have to scroll out to page 8 of their video list. At a later date you will have to scroll further.)
Date: July 22, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau, Picard squelch charter votes
Councilors also fail to reappoint Zoning Board of Review members
Date: July 22, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Picard breaks ranks with Mageau on several key votes
Date: July 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Mageau charged in assault
Date: July 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Council president arrested
Date: July 15, 2008
Source: ABC 6 News
Subject: Town Council Scuffle Caught on Tape
More: Related videos from this Town Council meeting
Date: July 15, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Town Hall chaos leads to clash
Date: July 11, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Rhode Island PBS phasing out coverage of meetings
Date: July 10, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Dark days for council TV broadcasts
Read the Proposed Charter Changes
Date: July 9, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Candidates gear up for November
Date: July 9, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: 8 candidates turn in signatures
Date: July 9, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: 3-part proposal on Chariho construction nears approval
Date: July 3, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Mageau cancels meeting on school withdrawal
Date: July 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: ELECTION MARCH STARTS IN JULY
Date: July 1, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Farmland, open space protection need permanent spot in R.I. budget
Date: June 27, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Not so fast: Joint meeting on withdrawal is called off
Date: June 26, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Farmers market sprouts to success
Date: June 26, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Time to leave the district, panel urges
Date: June 25, 2008
Source: Public documents
Subject: Local Candidates Declare for Election
Date: June 25, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Ground Beef in Charlestown - destruction of Black Pond Open Space
Photograph: Tree cutting in preserved openspace
Photograph: Surface scalping in preserved openspace
Photograph: Gravel removal in preserved openspace
Photograph: Gravel pit in preserved openspace
Date: June 19, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Big changes planned for Ninigret Park
Date: June 18, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Walsh seeks to restore farm bond referendum
Date: June 11, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Ninigret plan gets council’s approval
Read the full plan: Ninigret Master Plan
Date: June 10, 2008
Source: Press Release
Subject: CCA URGES VOTERS' CHOICE FROM 2006 ELECTION TO SETTLE COUNCIL IMPASSE
Date: June 10, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Fissures surface in tribal land case - review of Town Council meeting
Date: June 9, 2008
Source: Public Document
Subject: Read the legal arguments that were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to prevent the Narragansett Indian Tribe from taking 31-acres in town into federal trust. Trust status could pave the way for a casino here.
Date: June 7, 2008
Source: Press Release
Subject: Sen. June Gibbs: Eliminate straight-ticket voting
Date: June 6, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Noted lawyer hired in land suit
Date: June 5, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Name-calling, insults, outrage at meeting — and after it
Date: June 4, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: CCA leader offers to fill Craig’s spot - ‘I’ll cast votes based on facts... and respect the rights of people, even if we disagree.’
Date: June 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: $23.8-million municipal budget gets voters’ overwhelming OK
Date: June 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Craig submits resignation as Town Council president
Date: June 1, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: $23.8M budget set for Monday
Date: May 31, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Council vacancy to be discussed at special meeting
Date: May 30, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Craig leaves Council
Date: May 30, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Homeowner's association contends Smith's graveling went too far
Photograph: Tree cutting in preserved openspace
Photograph: Surface scalping in preserved openspace
Photograph: Gravel removal in preserved openspace
Photograph: Gravel pit in preserved openspace
Date: May 30, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Budget referendum set for Monday
Date: May 28, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Chariho’s accreditation said to be in jeopardy if improvement plans falter
Date: May 27, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown charter panel considers changes to annual budget track
Date: May 24, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Tree ordinance needs a little maintenance
Date: May 23, 2008
Source: Press Release
Subject: Former State Representative McHugh Mulls Political Future
Date: May 22, 2008
Source: Indianz.com
Subject: The National Indian Gaming Commission is again expressing concerns about tribes who promise not to use newly acquired lands for casinos, only to change their minds about it at a later date
Date: May 21, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Another 90,000 clams transplanted - this time to Quonochontaug Pond
Date: May 14, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: 90,000 quahogs moved to Ninigret Pond
Date: May 14, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Council rejects sale of parade paraphernalia
Date: May 14, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times - Editorial
Subject: The week in review
Date: May 14, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Council seeking counsel on suit against DEM
Date: May 13, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Records show tribe pitched Charlestown casino
Date: May 13, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Consultant will examine state septic regulations
Date: May 9, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Document shows Narragansetts still pressing for casino
Date: May 9, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Farmin’ the pond - Volunteers transplant clams to Ninigret
Date: May 9, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown budget raises little interest
Date: May 7, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown seeks warden to oversee trees on town-owned land
Date: May 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: The same arguments, different venue - Chariho
Date: May 7, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Help needed to re-stock ponds with clams
Date: May 6, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown budget meeting postponed until Thursday
Date: May 6, 2008
Source: Town Document
Subject: Read the 2008-2009 proposed Charlestown Budget
Date: May 6, 2008
Source: Town Document
Subject: Read the 2007-2008 Charlestown Budget - for those who want to compare to this year's
Date: May 5, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown Chamber of Commerce responds to Mageau's assertions on Ninigret Park
Date: May 5, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Hearing on proposed $23.8M budget tonight
Date: May 2, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau forms group to fight environmental regulation
Date: April 30, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Eyes on 08 Election
Date: April 30, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times - Editorial
Subject: Charlestown citizen's group has the right idea
Date: April 30, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Citizens Alliance switches gears
Date: April 30, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Mageau and Smith form Property rights group
Date: April 27, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Citizens’ group unveils platform
Date: April 19, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Quorum not reached at special meeting
Date: April 18, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Special meeting may fall short
Date: April 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Mageau, Picard take steps to fight septic regulations
Date: April 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Public lashing for meetings held in private
Date: April 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Mageau calls for wastewater meeting
Date: April 15, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: All talk, no action on wastewater issue
Date: April 11, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Estimates lower on septic replacements - Only 536 septic systems may need replacement over next two decades in areas that impact salt ponds.
Date: April 11, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown residents wary of sewer system
Date: April 11, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Cost of septic compliance concerns residents
Date: April 10, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Wastewater forum tries again today
Date: April 9, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: DEM addresses septic issue
Date: April 3, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: New septic regs cause uproar - DEM says Mageau's taxpayer alert is misleading
Date: April 3, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Council moves septic meeting to April 10 due to overflow crowd
Date: April 3, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Overflow crowd postpones meeting
Date: April 2, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: State to look at Charlestown septic rules
Date: April 1, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Septic skeptics to have their say at wastewater session
Date: March 31, 2008
Source: The Salt Ponds Coalition
Subject: Salt Ponds Coalition cautions that town-wide water/sewer system would bring expense, over development and pollution
Date: March 28, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Wastewater regulations raise concern
Date: March 27, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown ordered to pay Richmond attorney fees
Date: March 21, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Can keeping order be ordered?
Date: March 19, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times - Editorial
Subject: All was quiet while soliciting names for e-mail list
Date: March 18, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun - Editorial
Subject: Too much of a limit on public discourse in Charlestown plan
Date: March 13, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun - Editorial
Subject: Good government has no place for Mageau’s diatribes
Date: March 12, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Hot tempers and hot issues - story about Town Council Meeting
Date: March 11, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Attorney likes state’s chances in tribal land case
Date: March 6, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Complaints filed over ‘solicitation’ at polls
Date: March 1, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Tribe asking feds to move 1,800 acres out of trust status
Date: February 28, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Tribe seeks review of land
Date: February 26, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Supreme Court to hear R.I. case
Date: February 26, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Tribe case heads to High Court - Review expected to have broad impact on Indian land claims across the country
Date: February 18, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun - Editorial
Subject: Judge’s ruling on Shannock zoning makes the right call
Date: February 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charter Revision Committee declines to alter zoning appointments
Date: February 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charter Revision Committee proposals so far
Date: February 12, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Charlestown to appeal village zoning order
Date: February 7, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Judge orders toilets removed from village
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: 16 states back R.I. in opposing ruling on Indian land trust
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Coalition joins foe of tribe in court
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: Town and State Document
Subject: Read the State/Town/Attorney General's Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court (708K)
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: Town and State Document
Subject: Read the 16 State Amicus Brief in Support of Charlestown (2MB) This is a scan, you'll have to rotate and scroll in order to read.
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: RISC
Subject: Read the Amicus Brief filed by RISC and CERA
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: Town and State Document
Subject: Read the Justice Department's reply
Date: February 6, 2008
Source: Town and State Document
Subject: Read the State and Town response to the Justice Department's reply
Date: February 4, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Shannock fish passage gets funding from oil spill grant
Date: February 3, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: "Taking a firm, fiscally conservative stance, Councilor Katharine H. Waterman said Kinder’s experience as a labor lawyer over two decades could save the town money"
Date: January 30, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Planning Commission and recall provision reviewed
Date: January 29, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Charter panel ponders voting by alternates
Date: January 28, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Forested property to be preserved in Charlestown
Date: January 25, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Trying to Effect Climate Change - about CCA
Date: January 24, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Narragansetts renew quest for casino
Date: January 24, 2008
Source: The Chariho Times
Subject: Residents say democracy prevails with Craven's opinion
Date: January 23, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Electing board is legal, says Craven
Date: January 22, 2008
Source: Town Solicitor Robert Craven
Subject: Read the full text of Craven's opinion on an elected Planning Commission here
Date: January 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Beach panel advocates adding changing rooms
Date: January 17, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: A soft tap on the wrist for council by AG’s office
Date: January 16, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Mageau's complaint just more harassment - Waterman didn’t violate meetings law, AG rules
Date: January 16, 2008
Source: The Westerly Sun
Subject: Councilor Waterman did not violate open meetings law
Date: January 15, 2008
Source: Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
Subject: Read the AG's opinion that the Mageau majority violated the Open Meetings Act when they met privately in executive session to negotiate the Town Solicitor's contract.
Date: January 8, 2008
Source: The Providence Journal
Subject: Tribe calls for gaming summit to force a casino into Charlestown