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We have created a community characterized by protected land, but development is still proceeding at more than 5 times the rate of preservation; still our political opponents see land conservation as a threat to population growth!

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The only “interest” that the Alliance has is to protect Charlestown’s natural resources and low tax rate, to promote honest and transparent government, and to prevent unregulated development. Charlestown is indeed a very special place and it deserves our special interest.

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Wednesday, October 16 is the first day of Early Voting at Town Hall. Early voting will take place at Town Hall, anytime between 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from October 16 to November 4. The state prints different ballots for each precinct in Charlestown. Sample ballots for each precinct in this post.

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Charlestown deserves a government that will protect our quality of life, our low tax rate, and our beautiful environment. To accomplish this, Charlestown Town Council candidates Sarah Fletcher, Angela Jalbert, Peter Keating, Ruth Platner, and Bonnie Van Slyke offer these commitments:

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When you fill in your mail ballot from now until November or enter the voting booth from October 16 to November 5, please vote for the candidates in this post, highlighted in blue. 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.

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Join us to meet the candidates CCA has endorsed for Charlestown Town Council, Planning Commission, and town moderator at an in-person meeting on October 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Charlestown Mini Super, 4071 Old Post Rd., Charlestown

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Join us to meet the candidates CCA has endorsed for Charlestown Town Council, Planning Commission, and town moderator at an in-person meeting on October 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hungry Haven Restaurant (outside), 5000 South County Trail, Charlestown.

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Sarah has lived in Charlestown for 15 years and has been a member of the Planning Commission for 6 years. Sarah has felt a deep connection to our community from the beginning of her time here, but the threat to neighborhoods, wildlife, and protected open space by the Federal Railroad Administration plan for new train tracks through northern Charlestown inspired her to become actively involved. She would like to continue to work to protect our beautiful town as a member of the Planning Commission.

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Please Reject Charter Questions 7, 10, 14, 15, and 17
Please Approve Charter Questions 11, 12, 13, and 16.
Charter Questions 8 and 9 are Tossups.
Read the post for full explanations of all the Charter Questions.
Amendments that are rejected can be brought back up at the next election if the Town Council feels that they needed some adjustment.

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Coleen is a small business owner, professional comedian, motivational speaker, and former special education teacher. She has a strong background in design and is committed to preserving Charlestown’s natural resources, history, and character. She believes that it is possible to focus on preservation and work with all parties to find solutions that will best serve our community as a whole as we grow.

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Lisa works as a Planner at the Naval Submarine Base New London, has lived here for eight years, and has served on the Planning Commission for four years where she advocates for our environment and small-town character. Living on the western edge of town, Lisa has a front-row view of a large quarry in Westerly and the effect that bad land use planning can have on neighbors and natural resources.

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Peter is a life-long volunteer. Besides working on countless charitable efforts, he’s served as a director on many boards – as varied as a local library and an orphanage in Africa. He even gave his left kidney to a stranger. For decades, Peter owned and operated a successful Connecticut supermarket with a diverse staff of 100 people. He’ll bring his talents for listening, analyzing, and responding to concerns to town governance.

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As a past member of Charlestown’s Planning Commission and Town Council, I have witnessed at close proximity the competing interests of proponents for expanded economic development and the public will for preservation and conservation of natural resources. Well guided economic growth can be used to foster preservation and conservation, and CCA is committed to that dual outcome.

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Despite the opposition to land conservation in Charlestown from the current Town Council majority, passage of “State Question 4” would allow Charlestown to continue to apply for state funds to purchase land that protects critical and uncommon habitats, supports rare or endangered species, expands other protected land, protects surface water bodies and groundwater for drinking water, and provides public access for passive recreation.

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David is Senior Vice President of an international company he helped to found. He served two years on the Charlestown Town Council where he was fair, clear, organized, informed, and inclusive. His leadership skills and his knowledge of the major underlying issues will make him an excellent and effective presiding officer at all regular and special budget public hearings.

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Angie is a life-long educator with expertise in planning, technology, grant management, and personnel development. She will bring experience collaborating with state and community organizations to her role in town government. With an over 40-year history in Charlestown, she is passionate about preserving our town’s unique character and community connections.

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When: Thursday, September 26 from 6 to 8pm
Where: Cross Mills Public Library, 4417 Old Post Rd., Charlestown
What: Coastal Ponds Management Commission member Art Ganz will give a presentation about the erosion of the barrier beaches and damage to the west jetty of the Charlestown Breachway
Cost: Free

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Would you like to host a lawn sign for our candidates?  We will bring it to your house and place it for you. Just send us an email to mail@charlestowncitizens.org. We have signs for Town Council, Planning Commission and will have signs for Town Moderator soon too.

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