Keeping You Up To Date with Charlestown News and Events
Get To Know Cynthia Drummond, Town Council Candidate
Cynthia is a journalist who for more than a decade covered Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, the Chariho Regional School District, and local science and environment issues. She has a Master of Marine Affairs degree from URI with advanced studies in ocean science and policy, ocean law, and resource economics, providing her with a deep understanding of the issues our town faces. Cynthia will apply her professional and academic experience to environmental conservation, protecting Charlestown’s coastline, and protecting our town from over development.
Celebrate Cranberry Thanksgiving With Tomaquag Museum Staff
When: Saturday, October 3 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Saint James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown
Who: Staff from the Tomaquag Museum
What: Watch art demonstrations, shop in the art market, listen to storytellers, play fun games, and so much more!
This year, the sassiminneash, Narragansett for cranberry, takes center stage in cooking demonstrations featuring Narragansett chef Charles Hankinson, a Johnson & Wales graduate.
State and Local Primary Election Results
View the local and statewide Primary election results. There was only one local contest on the Primary ballot, and that was the local Democratic Party primary for Representative in General Assembly District 36. District 36 includes all of Charlestown and New Shoreham, and parts of South Kingstown and Westerly. Tina Spears won that primary by a wide margin in Charlestown and district wide. She will be unopposed in the November election.
Election Results Will Be Posted After 8PM On September 9
After 8 p.m. on election day, Wednesday, September 9, the RI Board of elections will begin to report election results for Charlestown. You can get to the Charlestown results by clicking on the link in this post.
“Citizen Scientists” Needed to Photograph Flooding
Coastal planners in Rhode Island are asking the public to take photos of flooding of low-lying coastal areas that occurs during the upcoming extreme high tide (called King Tide) arriving on September 11 and 12 and share their photos using the MyCoast App. These photos can identify where resilience efforts are needed. You can take photos at any beach, or flooded roads, parking lots, buildings, seawalls, playgrounds, and yards.
Protect Local Salt Ponds With Salt Pond Smart
The University of Rhode Island’s Salt Pond Smart property certification program is now open for enrollment, inviting residents who live on properties within the Salt Ponds watersheds to take part in a growing community effort to protect some of Rhode Island’s most treasured coastal resources. This post links to URI website to learn more.
Join Save The Bay In A Cleanup Of Charlestown Beach
When: Saturday, September 19, from 9 am to 11 am
Where: Charlestown Town Beach
Help keep Charlestown Town Beach clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference.
Ninigret Restoration Advisory Board – Second Public Meeting
When: Thursday, September 24 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
What: Second public meeting of the Ninigret Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field formerly used defense site (Ninigret Park and the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England District invites everyone to the second public meeting of the Ninigret Restoration Advisory Board (RAB).
Regional Groundwater Resilience Assessment
When: Thursday, September 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Who: Hosted by the Charlestown Climate Resilience Commission (CCRC)
Join the CCRC for the kickoff of a Regional Groundwater Resilience Assessment. How much water can our aquifer sustainably provide, and will that water remain safe to drink, now and as conditions change?
Salt Ponds Through New Eyes
When: Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Who: Led by Salt Ponds Coalition and local artist, Frances Topping
What: Learning to sketch the beautiful, natural environment of Ninigret Pond
Reservations are required – link to pre-register in post
