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When: Tuesday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall on Route 2 (4540 South County Trail)
What: All-day referendum on 2026/2027 Chariho Regional School District Budget
Under the state law governing Chariho, a majority of the citizens of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton must approve the Chariho School District Budget by referendum in order for the budget to be adopted.

What: 401Gives Statewide Day of Giving
When: April 1, 2026 (4-01!) (March 31, 6:00am through April 1, 6:00pm)
Why: 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that protect our beautiful community that is so rich in natural resources. 401Gives unites and offers everyone a safe, comfortable, and familiar virtual fundraising experience, all while giving nonprofits unrestricted funds that strengthen our community.

With the sad passing of Donna Chambers there is now a vacancy on the Chariho School Committee. Donna was one of Charlestown’s four representatives to the Committee. The Charlestown Town Council will appoint someone to fill this position at the April 27 Town Council meeting. The appointee will serve until the November election.

It is with heavy hearts that we must report the passing of Donna Chambers. Donna served on the Chariho School Committee representing Charlestown from 2013 to the present. Throughout her tenure, Donna was one of the most qualified members of the Committee. Donna and her husband Michael were among the founding members of the Charlestown Citizens Alliance and she always remained dedicated to good government and the protection of Charlestown’s beautiful natural resources.

This year Charlestown voters will elect the individuals who will lead our town into the future, and it matters who is elected to town government. Much of what has been created and protected is at risk if people who cherish Charlestown’s beautiful, natural character do not stand up and volunteer to guide our town. Needed are individuals who understand that protecting our environment and preserving our natural resources are critical to maintaining our quality of life and our low tax rate.

Charlestown has over 25 Boards, Commissions, and Committees whose members are appointed by the Town Council. This post includes names of these groups along with links to information about each and how to apply.

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.

Education is central to a strong community. We offer these gift giving ideas to build and broaden educational opportunities in Charlestown.

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.

As many of us in Charlestown look forward in the coming months to a holiday season full of delicious food, others are facing imminent food insecurity. Please join us in supporting our neighbors in need. The Rhode Island Center Assisting Those In Need (RI CAN) is a local lifeline to many.

When: Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall
What: A Town Council workshop to discuss options for implementation of a Homestead Tax Exemption for Charlestown
For the workshop, Ken Swain, the town’s Tax Assessor, has prepared materials showing what the resulting tax rate will be and the impact on tax bills for different kinds of property.