|
|
|
|
|
|
Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - July 13, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thank you to everyone who gave up a part of a summer day to visit us at the Charlestown Mini Super and sign 7 different nomination papers for the Independent candidates the Charlestown Citizens Alliance is supporting in the November election. Thank you especially to the Mini Super for generously allowing us to set up our nomination papers in front of the store!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Barbara Heavers, a woman whose devotion to conservation, agriculture, science, education, and public service has left a lasting and beautiful legacy for Charlestown and all of South County.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When: Saturday, July 18 at 10am
Where: Amos Greene Farm, Charlestown
Cost: Free and open to all, but you must pre-register
Join The Charlestown Land Trust for a guided walk at the beautiful and historic Amos Greene Farm. This historic farm, now permanently protected by the Charlestown Land Trust, offers a glimpse into Charlestown’s rich agricultural heritage.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When: Wednesday, July 22 at 7 pm
Where: The Quonnie Grange, 5662 Post Rd, (Rt. 1) between East and West Beach Rd., next to Dunn’s Corners Fire Station (location map of the Quonnie Grange at bottom of post)
Who: Presentation by Joan Lawlor, Quonochontaug Historical Society President and Zack Garceau, Westerly Historical Society
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When: Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm
Where: The Nordic Lodge, 178 Nordic Trail, Charlestown
What: Live music by Jus Tus, a raw bar, dinner, and a silent auction
Why: Support open space preservation and protection in Charlestown and have a fabulous evening with live music
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When: Thursday, July 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cross' Mills Public Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown (map in post)
Registration: Please register by calling the Cross Mills Public Library at (401) 364-6211.
Cost: Free
|
|
Safe Well Water? Test to be sure.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When: Saturdays, July 25, August 1, and August 15, at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: Program is free
Registration: Please pre-register as space is limited - link to register in post
Hands-on experience that introduces children and their families to a variety of aquatic creatures living in the salt ponds.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study includes a website that allows the public to sign up for the study’s mailing list and optionally to provide input to Amtrak about the study. Links to sign up and comment are in this post.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
|
|
|
|
The banner image is a photograph of early morning clouds in Charlestown 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
|
|
|
|
|
To ensure you always receive our emails, please add mail@charlestowncitizens.org to your email contacts.
|
|
|
|
Tell your neighbors and friends about our email list, forward them this email or our web site address and let them know we are a free service!
|
|
|
|
|
