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Starting the day after the election we began retrieving signs. Now that we have retrieved all that we can find, there are 27 signs missing. The signs themselves have no value, but the stands can usually be reused and are expensive to replace. If you pulled a sign into your garage or shed that we forgot to pick up, please let us know and we’ll come get it.

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On October 31, I received a letter from Clay Johnson, and rarely have I seen a letter with so much misinformation and derogatory innuendos. Mr. Johnson, you mention, “stop the madness.” The madness that must be stopped is the wanton publication of unsubstantiated stories designed to inflame people who do not take the time to uncover the facts.

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When you fill in your mail ballot or enter the voting booth on November 7 or 8, please vote for the Independent candidates in this post. From the shore of the Block Island Sound to the villages along the Pawcatuck River they will protect our quality of life, our low tax rate, and our beautiful environment. Image in post to download to your phone or printer to bring with you to the polls.

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On November 1, a letter from Mr. Clay Johnson, a resident of Richmond, dated October 14, 2022 arrived at my home and the homes of many other Charlestown residents. It is full of baseless conspiracy assertions about Chariho. Mr. Johnson has done nothing to promote creditable and responsible discourse among voters.

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The “positive way to move forward” is to elect representatives who will work for the best interests of citizens in all areas of town. The Independent candidates endorsed by the CCA commit to protection of our natural environment; low taxes and a stable financial position; responsible development; well-managed, responsive, civil, and open government; access to recreational opportunities; and quality education.

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Every two years we get the opportunity to exercise the right and privilege to vote. We all work to protect the right to vote, but some do not take advantage of it each election cycle, and we should. A clear majority of you said you approve of the direction Charlestown is taking in the town-wide community survey, so vote for these candidates to continue that direction and record of achievement and to implement your wishes. Voting continues through November 8th. Get out and vote now.

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Ms. Carney is wrong. A conservation restriction has been determined to be a “reasonable regulation,” not a confiscation of property, and case law supports that determination. Conservation restrictions are a widely used tool throughout Rhode Island to protect open space, including wetlands and other sensitive areas, from unsuitable development.

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CHANGE OF VENUE
When: Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: Saint James Chapel Community Room, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, Charlestown
Join us to meet the candidates CCA has endorsed for Charlestown Town Council, Planning Commission, and Chariho School Committee. This was originally scheduled at the Police Station, but the meeting room at the station is needed for storage related to the election. We are grateful to St. James Chapel for allowing us use of the community room on such short notice.

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Entitled Beauty Among the Ruins, Mossa uses her art to find beauty among the ruins of abandoned schools, theaters, hotels, hospitals, farmhouses, junkyards and barns. Join Carol for the opening night of her month-long solo exhibit on November 2 from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the exhibit you will view thirty original images of abandoned properties from New England, New York, Tennessee and beyond.

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Mr. Serra is promising that, if elected, he will fire the Town Planner, recall the Chair of our elected Planning Commission, and remove the Groundwater Protection District requirement that 20% undisturbed open space be set aside to protect the aquifer. It would seem, because he has said so, that Mr. Serra is running for office in order to derive a personal benefit from changes that would be detrimental to our town and our drinking water—possibly one of the worst reasons to run for office.

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Someone once said that local election campaigns are called the “Silly Season.” Now it’s the “Lying Season.” I was shocked to read in The Westerly Sun’s Letters to the Editor on Tuesday, October 11, the fabrications and deliberate lies of Catherine O’Reilly Collette, chairwoman of the Charlestown Democratic Party.

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Let’s continue to elect excellent candidates to town government who understand the connection between our environment, our economy and our low tax rate and who are willing to do the hard work to protect all three. Who you elect for local office will affect your tax rate and will shape the landscape and character of the town years into the future.

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Representatives who have values similar to ours would be expected to represent our views and to vote the way we would vote most, but not all, of the time. There are times when there are legitimate differences between people of similar values, and that is to be expected.

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In this year’s Charlestown Town Council race, you will find independent Town Council candidates Susan Cooper, Peter Gardner, Ann Owen, Joshua Vallee, and David Wilkinson together, in the bottom section of the ballot. Rhode Island election laws had already secured for the political party candidates the more desirable spots at the top of the ballot. The laws were written by the political parties to serve their own interest.

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Overwhelmingly, residents are “very happy” with Charlestown’s management, finances, education system and recreation opportunities. In response to the candidates’ most important query, “What are your hopes, concerns or questions about our town?” we’ve heard new ideas, valid criticisms, and lots of love for Charlestown.

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As a resident of Charlestown, I will cast my vote for candidates who have impressive records of accomplishment. Town Council candidates Susan Cooper, Peter Gardner, Ann Owen, Joshua Vallee, and David Wilkinson; Planning Commission candidates Walter Mahony, Carol Mossa, and Lisa St. Godard; and School Committee candidates Donna Chambers, Craig Louzon, and Linda Lyall are the most accomplished candidates. List of accomplishments in the post.

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Jim Mageau is back this election on the Town Council ballot, again promising to fire staff. This time his target is Charlestown’s excellent Town Planner. Other candidates are also talking about firing Town staff and forcing out our highly-regarded Town Administrator. Before marking your ballot this election, please watch this video to see what happens when residents vote for someone they believe will “shake things up”.

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When you cast your ballot this election season, try to think as strategically as Susan, try to be better than those who want to benefit the few, and do your part in continuing to make Charlestown a desirable place to live.

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