Heather Paliotta

“I love people and I love to talk with people,” says Heather Paliotta.

Born and raised in South County, Heather began her journey at the CHARLESTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in 2002. Serving as Executive Director for the past 18 years and Director of the Charlestown Seafood Festival for 24 years, Heather’s accomplishments include growing the membership, recruiting volunteers, quadrupling the size of the Chamber’s largest fundraiser - the Charlestown Seafood Festival - earning recognition as a “Top 10 New England” and “Top 100 North American” event, celebrating its 41st anniversary this year.

Heather has received numerous accolades including recognition of her time, effort, and dedication to help plan the highly successful Charlestown Memorial Parade (since 2014), her outstanding work running and promoting the Charlestown Holiday Ramble (since 2018), and numerous citations and awards in the community in which she serves. In 2022, Heather joined the SRIV to run the Applumpkin Festival, and continues to help to grow this family-friendly community event in Charlestown.

Married with four daughters, four grandkids, and “mom” to dog Cooper, Heather is committed to connecting her community. “We are strong advocates for our members, and strong ambassadors for preserving our coastal heritage,” says Heather, who adds proudly, “Charlestown is a ‘Hidden Gem.’”

4945 Old Post Road, Charlestown,
401-364-3878, charlestownrichamber.com