Keeping You Up To Date with Charlestown News and Events
Frosty Drew Opens On Fridays For Winter Star Gazing
Every Friday night that the weather permits, the astronomers at Frosty Drew open their Observatory, Science Center, Sky Theatre, and telescopes to the sky and offer stargazing and astronomy to anybody interested in observing with them. Tickets are not required for visitors to attend these winter Friday night events. Though a suggested donation of $5 per person, at the event, is very much appreciated.
Bonnie Van Slyke To Be Sworn In On January 12
When: Monday, January 12 at 7 pm
Where: Charlestown Town Hall
What: Just before the Town Council meeting starts, Bonnie will take the oath of office and will officially join the Town Council
Court Overrules Town On Rt. 91 Quarry – Town Council Does Not Vote To Appeal
Property at 565 Alton Carolina Road (Rt. 91) in Charlestown is the site of a sand and gravel quarry. The property contains three lots which abut the National Wild and Scenic Pawcatuck River, the Nature Conservancy’s 1,100-acre Francis Carter Preserve, the Town of Charlestown’s Tucker Woods Preserve, and private residences.
Ring In New Year With Bonfire
When: Wednesday, December 31st at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park
On New Years Eve, the Town of Charlestown will host the annual bonfire in the park.
Polar Plunge On New Years Day To Support RICAN
When: Thursday, January 1st
11:30 am arrival and registration, then plunge at 12:00 Noon sharp!
Where: Charlestown Town Beach
Registration form in post
Best Wishes for 2026
Make a New Year’s resolution to be more engaged, attend or watch town meetings, speak up when things violate your values, and join a community of residents who feel it is worthwhile protecting what we have and working to build a future we will be happy with and which we can feel we helped shape.
Give the Gift of Charlestown this Holiday Season
We live in a beautiful community, rich in natural resources. Giving your friends and family gift memberships in local environmental organizations, or making year-end gifts directly to these organizations, can help to preserve and protect our local environment. In the post are ideas for holiday gifts that can make a positive difference in our local environment.
Give Education this Holiday Season
Education is central to a strong community. We offer these gift giving ideas to build and broaden educational opportunities in Charlestown.
Give Food for Christmas
The holidays are rich in good food and drink. We shouldn’t forget to thank the farmers who make it all possible nor forget those who sadly experience hunger this time of year.
Charlestown Land Trust’s Online Holiday Bazaar
Where: https://www.32auctions.com/CLT2025HolidayBazaar?r=1&t=all
When: Friday, December 5, 1 a.m. to Monday, December 8, 9 p.m.
Ring in the season of giving with the Charlestown Land Trust’s fifth annual online holiday auction. The proceeds directly support the protection and stewardship of the open spaces in the Land Trust’s care as well as their outreach efforts and programming.