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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - August 21, 2025
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When: Wednesday, August 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall
What: A public Master Plan hearing on a major residential development (Plat 28, Lot 82-1; 28.7 acres; Carolina Village) before the Charlestown Planning Commission
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Roger loved living in Carolina. He was both a booster and protector of the National Register Historic Village where he regularly welcomed the village's residents into his home and garden. You can read more about Roger and his life in his obituary.
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Larry dedicated himself to researching and documenting hundreds of aviation crash sites across New England. What is now Ninigret Park was used for military flight training during World War II and for many years afterward. Read this and much more about Larry in his obituary.
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Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park, Charlestown
When: Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am
Cost: $5 per person over four years of age - you must get tickets in advance
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center is a great place to see the Milky Way Galaxy because it is easily accessible and it is sited in one of the darkest locations in southern New England.
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When: Saturday, August 23 from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: A self-guided tour of some of Charlestown's many farms
Farm Day provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the diversity of farms in Charlestown, a chance to meet farmers, and learn more about the role of farms across Charlestown.
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When: Saturday, August 30 at 10 am
Where: Mill Pond Preserve, 4962 South County Trail, Charlestown
Cost: Free
Preregistration: Registration is required. Link to register in post.
This walk is sponsored by the Charlestown Land Trust
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Local artisan and woodworker, Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles, has carved the beautiful diorama named "Anadromous Ascension III" that is pictured in the banner image for this post. The Charlestown Land Trust is holding a raffle of the framed and hand carved piece and will pick a winner on August 29 at the Charlestown Farmers' Market.
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The banner image is a photograph of a Least Sandpiper at the Quonnie Breachway Boat Launch by Peter Herstein. 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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