Keeping You Up To Date with Charlestown News and Events
Town Council Candidates
These Town Council candidates are committed to Charlestown. Our town deserves a government that will safeguard our excellent quality of life, our low tax rate, and our beautiful environment. Read more to learn about each of these Town Council Candidates and their deep commitment to our town.
Spooky Halloween Views at Frosty Drew Observatory in Ninigret Park
When: Friday, October 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
Cost: Tickets are $5 per person over 4 years old, online only. Get tickets one or two days before the event. Link to get tickets in this post.
Dig out that old costume, put on your mask, and come out to the creepy woodlands of Ninigret Park to celebrate the Eve of All Hallows… If you dare…
Charlestown Planning Commission Candidates
These candidates will bring education, experience, science, and a commitment to conservation to the elected Planning Commission. The two top vote getters will serve as full voting members. The next two vote getters will be elected as alternates. Alternates participate fully in all Planning Commission discussions and vote in the absence of a full voting member.
Decorate Your Car Or Truck For Trunk or Treat
When: Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park Parking Lot
Pre-register your trunk: Trunks and people handing out candy must pre-register to participate. For all others, this is not required. Link to pre-register in post.
Dress the kids in costumes and enjoy trick or treating with a twist; instead of going from house to house, participants will trick or treat from one decorated car trunk to another.
Love Is In The Air And Deer Are On The Move
What: Deer Mating Season
When: Mid-October through December
It’s deer mating season and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and dusk, when they’re on the move looking for love.
New Haven to Providence Railroad Study “Open House” in Wakefield
When: Wednesday, November 4 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St, Wakefield
Preregistration: Amtrak is asking you to register if you plan to attend (link to register in post)
Amtrak says they will have an update about the Study’s progress. The public can explore what is being evaluated, speak with members of the project team, and share their feedback. The open house is a drop-in event and you can join anytime between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
Your Input Needed On Well Water Survey
The Charlestown Climate Resiliency Commission is looking for input from communities across the South County region on well water issues and usage as they work with agencies and partners to kick off an aquifer resilience initiative. Your responses to this 5-minute survey will help them determine next best steps toward building a shared regional understanding of how much our aquifer can sustainably support now and into the future.
Local Candidates And Ballot Questions Explained In Detail
Visit our 2026 election page to learn about local candidates, home rule charter changes, bond referenda, and more. Select a blue tab for “Candidates”, “Platform”, or “Charter” for access to detailed discussions for each of these. The “News” tab contains all the election stories we have covered in the 2026 election.
Get To Know The School Committee Candidates
CCA supports the three School Committee candidates highlighted in blue on the sample ballot. These three candidates are also profiled at the Chariho United website, and in the League of Women Voters election guide. Ensuring that our town’s children get an excellent education at a reasonable cost requires the highest qualified candidates to represent Charlestown on the Chariho School Committee. CCA recruits and supports the most experienced educators for School Committee.
Ballot Question 6: Construction Of A Unified Elementary School
On the November 3 election ballot is Question 6, a $116 Million bond referendum to build a Unified Elementary School Campus at the site of the current Charlestown Elementary School, at the corner of Rt. 112 and Shannock Road in Charlestown. In this post is the question as it will appear on the election ballot, a breakdown of costs and tax impacts, and a link to learn more.
