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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - April 13, 2026
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Voters Passed the Chariho budget during Tuesday’s referendum. Charlestown voted 579 in favor to 102 against. Total District voters voted 1741 in favor to 1324 against. Thank you to all who voted!
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When: Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 19 - from 8 pm to 10 pm every night
Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
Why: Charlestown is joining in the celebration of International Dark Sky Week
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International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night and Charlestown is known for some of the darkest night skies remaining on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.
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Did you miss the March 30 meeting about loss of local control over zoning and land use? We've included a video of the meeting in this post in case you would like to see the discussion.
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When: Thursday, April 16 (Rain Date: April 17) 3:30 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Rd., Charlestown
Cost: This event is free and open to all - No pre-registration required
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Warm up with hot cocoa and join arborist Dan Weise for this next event in CLT's 2026 Speaker Series! Dan will lead a guided forest walk featuring tree and shrub identification and much more.
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When: Thursday, April 16 at 5 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Cost: Free and open to all! No pre-registration required
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Join the Charlestown Land Trust for a presentation with landscape architect and arborist Michael Cavanagh on invasive plant management. A focus on the native plant communities that are used to support local ecosystems and to minimize invasive plant problems.
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Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Narragansett Beach - North Pavilion, 77 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett
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Appointments are required for this event - link to register in post.
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When: Saturday, April 18
Who: You and your family and friends
Where: Pick any road you like in Charlestown to pick up roadside litter
What: The town is providing the blue bags starting April 10, and the transfer station and fire stations will accept them without charge on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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When: Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 11 am (Rain Date: April 26)
Where: Meet at Ninigret Park parking lot, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown
Cost: Free and open to all
RSVP: Link in post to let CLT know you're coming!
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The Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) invites you to join them in a rewarding community cleanup event.
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When: Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Charlestown Town Beach
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Help keep Charlestown Town Beach clean! Shoreline trash is ugly and dangerous to wildlife, and shoreline cleanups are a great way for volunteers to make a difference.
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When: Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Ninigret Park
What: A 5K to commemorate Deerfoot (Tarzan Brown)
Cost: $25 - Link to register in post
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The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with RI Department of Environmental Management, is hosting the Cinder Worm Workshop, now in its 17th year. There will be an evening class in fly tying instruction and one weekend evening of fly fishing, all free and without charge to registrants. The course syllabus is a treasure chest of comprehensive knowledge and instructional excellence. Dates and details in post.
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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.
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The banner image is a photograph of Daffodils blooming in a Charlestown garden by Cliff Vanover. If you have photos of Charlestown wildlife, landscapes, or events that you would like to share with us to use on our website, Facebook, or in newsletters, please send them to us by email at charlestowncitizens@gmail.com
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