Nothing reported in Charlestown Town yet
Who decides here: the Town Council of Charlestown Town votes on zoning. The Washington County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
The Town Council voted 5-0 to ban data centers and large battery storage sites everywhere in Charlestown. Leaders said the town has no public water or sewer, so a data center would strain wells and the land. No data center was proposed. The council asked town staff to make clear that home batteries are not covered.
Aug 11, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Charlestown Town. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Charlestown Town: Block Island Utility District (public) or The Narragansett Electric Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Rhode Island.