St. Andrew Lutheran Church Spring Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 29th, from 8am to 1pm
Where: St. Andrew Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown
Hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, and mixed containers.
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May 2nd Drone Flight Of East Beach
Bob Petrone, who has provided some beautiful drone videos recently of our beaches, will take a break once the summer starts and the beaches fill with people. In the meantime, enjoy this 90 second drone flight taken May 2nd, 2021, heading west on East Beach.
Spring Equinox Drone Flight From Blue Shutters To Quonochontaug Pond
On March 21, the first full day of Spring, Bob Petrone flew his drone to take advantage of that perfect spring day. There were few people walking the beach and the sky was a deep blue with no wind. The YouTube video in this post will bring the viewer on a 7 minute ride along the Quonnie coast from Blue Shutters to the Quonochontaug Breachway and pond.
Pre-Survey Results
In late October a short survey was mailed to households in Charlestown asking what you like most about our town, but also if you think improvement might be needed. The results of that “pre-survey” are now ready. A link to the report and all of the survey responses is available in the post.
Quonnie Video – A Snowy Valentine
Bob Petrone has made another beautiful video. This one of a snowy Valentines Day over Quonnie. In any season or temperature, Charlestown is always lovely.
Two More Bottle Bills Introduced At Legislature
Beverage container deposit laws, or “bottle bills”, are designed to reduce litter and capture bottles, cans, and other containers for recycling. We reported on the bill introduced to require a deposit on “nips” in an earlier post. There are two new bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, both of which require deposits on all single-use beverage containers.
Legislation Proposed To Require Deposit On “Nips”
Rhode Island Representative David A. Bennett, who represents Warwick, has introduced legislation to require that every miniature alcoholic beverage container, which is known as a “nip”, that is sold in Rhode Island shall have a refund value of not less than fifty cents. The legislation was introduced on January 25 and referred to the House Finance Committee.
Betty J. Cotter: A Nip Here, A Nip There, Everywhere A Nip
This excellent essay is worth a read! “When you walk the roads of rural Southern Rhode Island, you are never far from the drinking habits of its residents. On a raw but sunny afternoon, we set off from the homestead armed with a garbage bag and a grabbing tool. It wasn’t much of a walk because we had to stop every few steps while one of us (me) operated the pincers and the other (my husband) held open the garbage bag…”
South County Tourism Council Podcast On Frosty Drew Observatory
South County Tourism Council sat down with astronomer Scott MacNeill from the Frosty Drew Observatory to talk about the Sky Theatre in Ninigret Park, the Great Conjunction and favorite celestial bodies! Check it out and give it a listen. You’ll learn about the history of the observatory, our night sky, how we see the sky, science, upcoming celestial events, Charlestown’s Red Light District and much more!
DEM, Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council Partner to Improve Awareness of River Access Points
The 300-square mile watershed provides abundant clean groundwater that serves as the sole source of drinking water for more than 60,000 local residents and supports roughly 70 percent of Rhode Island’s globally imperiled species. The Pawcatuck, which forms the northern border of Charlestown, is very popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other forms of outdoor recreation.
Record Earthquake Rattles Charlestown
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, November 8. It was centered 30 miles southeast of Providence on the north shore of Buzzards Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Charlestown residents reported a loud rumbling noise that sounded like a very large truck and shaking houses that went on for what seemed like about 10 seconds. No damage has been reported.
Blake Filippi: I Write To Set The Record Straight
Charlestown is one of the best-run, lowest-taxed, most-beautiful towns in the entire State of Rhode Island. Not only are their integrity and civility unassailable, CCA officials and candidates have demonstrated, time and time again, that they have Charlestown’s best interests at heart. After receiving a mailer that falsely attacks the integrity of the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA) elected officials, I write to set the record straight.
Sherry Krupka: Clean Water, Natural Beauty, Not “Smoke And Mirrors”
The bigger question is why did everyone on the commission vote for Ruth Platner as Chair? The answer is, she is incredibly dedicated to preserving Charlestown’s natural beauty, keeping low taxes, and balancing growth. No, she obviously does not singlehandedly halt trains ripping through the middle of Charlestown, nor box stores, but she is always there as a quiet, dedicated leader.
Donna Chambers: David Wilkinson Has Right Stuff For Charlestown Town Council
David Wilkinson is running for re-election to the Charlestown Town Council. In his first term, he demonstrated his business savvy by getting to the heart of budget issues and was singularly instrumental in getting the tax rate reduced to its present level.
RI Long Range Transportation Plan Includes Bicycle Mobility Plan With Shoreline Bikeway
The RI Long-Range Transportation Plan incorporates a Bicycle Mobility Plan. It is the first statewide initiative to expand the bicycle network strategically. The Bicycle Mobility Plan includes a candidate corridor for a coastal bikeway linking state beaches in Westerly, Charlestown, South Kingstown and beyond.
Gordon Foer: The Politics Of Nature
Perhaps the most obvious and consequential of CCA’s platforms is its focus on protecting the environment, our wildlife, the forests and our water. The Planning Commission’s main purview is the human-built environment. We do not have unlimited powers over the rights and designs of land owners and property developers. We are limited to ensuring that developers follow Charlestown’s subdivision and commercial development regulations while conforming to the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Frances Topping: Planning To Keep Charlestown Special
Planning in Charlestown is not, and should not be, a haphazard affair. The Commission is charged under state law with ensuring the orderly and environmentally sound growth of Charlestown.
Flying High Over Mill Pond Preserve
Charlestown photographer Vic Dvorak recently flew his camera equipped drone over Mill Pond Preserve and captured this stunning photograph. The photo shows Mill Pond with surrounding woodland, and Ninigret Pond and the ocean in the distance.
Town of Charlestown’s Coastal Watershed Protection and Restoration Program
The Town of Charlestown’s Coastal Watershed Protection and Restoration Program was highlighted in a recent EPA Southeast New England Program (SNEP) newsletter.
Be Considerate Of Nesting Birds As Beaches Reopen
When birds arrived and began to set up territories this spring, there may have been less foot traffic and human use on some beaches, which could have resulted in birds nesting in some previously unused places.
Drone Scenes Of East Beach
Bob Petrone has created another beautiful video using a drone at Charlestown’s East Beach. A good reminder of how beautiful our town is. Thank you Bob!
Quonnie Beach Scenes From The Lens Of A Drone
Bob Petrone has created this beautiful video using a drone at Charlestown’s amazing shore. A good reminder of how lucky we are to live here. Thank you Bob!
CCA Preserving Our High-Quality Rural Environment
I am a relatively new resident of Charlestown who was attracted by the beautiful beaches, salt ponds, and miles of forested trails, which I hope will be available for all to enjoy for many years to come.
Key West Radar Captured A Surge Of Migrating Birds Heading North
Charlestown is an important stopover point in the Atlantic Flyway, the main migration route for birds along the east coast, and the bird migration has begun! Key West radar captured a surge of migrating birds leaving Cuba, crossing the Keys, and landing in Florida.
Recap Of 2019 Quonnie And Ninigret Ponds Dredging Project
This past year Robert Petrone was able to video various stages of the dredging process of Quonnie Pond and Ninigret Pond. He recently created a summary video of the dredging operation, from launching of the dredge machine to the planting of the salt marsh.
Elf On A Shelf Expedition
What: Locate 6 hidden elves around participating Charlestown businesses
When: November 29th to December 20th, 2019
How: stamp your passport & provide the location found on the Elf on the Shelf form for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for any program.
One Household’s Experience With Solarize Charlestown – What Is Yours?
Two years ago this month, the signup period for Solarize Charlestown ended. Charlestown’s program was one of the most successful in the state, with 58 households signing contracts for solar during the four month campaign. In this post is one family’s experience in the two years since the program ended.
Seven Captive-Bred New England Cottontails Released At Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
On September 17th, 2019, the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex released seven New England Cottontails (NEC) at Ninigret NWR, in coordination the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southern […]
Sixth Annual Twin Peaks Preservation Stroll
Where: Charlestown Rathskeller, Old Coach Road, Charlestown
Why: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
When: Sunday, October 6, 2019 – Registration begins at 8:30 am
Cost: There is no cost to register for the walk
Salt Ponds Coalition Needs Help With Groundwater Study
The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography was recently awarded a grant to study how groundwater affects the amount of nutrients found in Rhode Island’s coastal waters, including in the salt ponds. They will be focusing their studies on Green Hill and Ninigret Ponds.