Keeping You Up To Date with Charlestown News and Events
Donate to the Charlestown Land Trust’s Holiday Bazaar Fundraising Auction!
The Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) is gearing up for their 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar Fundraising Auction, and they would love for you to be a part of it! They’d be thrilled if you could donate an item, service, or experience to their auction! Your contribution will be fully tax-deductible and will help the Charlestown Land Trust raise critical funds to continue their mission of protecting open space in Charlestown.
83 Dwelling Units Proposed For Historic Carolina Village, Next To Sprague Preserve
This development is being proposed under new state legislation that requires that the “density bonus for a project which provides at least twenty-five percent (25%) low- and moderate-income housing shall be at least three (3) units per acre”. Three dwelling units per acre is considered a high risk for potable water, but the legislation is not based in science.
2024 Holiday Fair at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
When: Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown
Holiday Baskets of Greens, Crafts, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Books, Quilts, Santa’s Workshop, Soft Goods, Nearly New Items, Coffee, donuts, and more
Arbutus Garden Club 2024 Holiday Sale
When: Saturday, November 23, 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Where: St James Family Center, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown
Cost: Free parking and admission
This Holiday Sale features beautiful and well priced holiday decorations for your house, dining table, mantle and outdoor displays, hand made by Garden Club members to raise funds for their scholarship program.
Stargazing Tourism: How Charlestown’s Dark Skies Could Boost Our Local Economy
Astrotourism is more than just a trend—it’s a way for Charlestown to share what makes our town special with others, while supporting local businesses and protecting our natural environment. With a little planning, we could make stargazing part of Charlestown’s story, one that brings people here year-round and leaves everyone with unforgettable memories.
Army Corps Will Remove Buried Electrical Vault In Ninigret Park
When: Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15
Where: Ninigret Park (see map in post for location of vault)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will remove a buried electrical vault that was used for runway lighting at the former Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field.
Amendments Proposed for ADU Ordinance Increase Impacts and Reduce Affordability
Amendments proposed by the Affordable Housing Commission would encourage the seasonal use of Accessory Dwelling Units, make it harder for tenants to find year-round housing, make the units less affordable, and increase impacts in coastal pond neighborhoods where nitrogen levels in groundwater are already too high.
Wildlife In South County Using Trail Cameras
When: Thursday, November 21 from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m.
Where: Carolina Fire Station, 208 Richmond Town House Road
Who: Presentation by Elise Torello
RSVP: Call Richmond Town Hall at 401-539-9000 X5 to register for the event
The Richmond Conservation Commission invites you to learn about using animal cams for discovering wildlife in our area.
Thank You To Everyone Who Voted – Local Election Results
Four out of ten of the local candidates that CCA endorsed and supported in the November 5 election were elected, and we are grateful to the voters. However none of our five Town Council candidates were elected. As a result, we will have to continue to engage the public to encourage Charlestown’s government to protect our environment and economy.
Election Results Will Be Posted After 8PM On November 5
After 8 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, November 5, the RI Board of elections will begin to report election results for Charlestown and all of Rhode Island. You can get to the Charlestown results by clicking on the link in this post.