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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - July 7, 2026
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Please join us on Wednesday, July 8 anytime from 1 pm to 3 pm, at the Charlestown Mini Super and help CCA endorsed candidates get on the November ballot.
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Where: Charlestown Mini Super, 4071 Old Post Rd. (map in post)
When: Wednesday, July 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm
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What: If you are registered to vote in Charlestown, all we need is your signature on the candidates' nomination papers. These candidates will be volunteering their time for the next two years or longer, please take a few minutes of your own time to help them get started.
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When: Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Elementary School, 363 Carolina Back Rd, Charlestown
What: To discuss the proposed ballot question in advance of the August 4 Special Referendum
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The August 4 referendum is only about agreements and leases with Chariho. Approval of the August referendum is not an approval of the bond for school construction, that vote will take place in November.
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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.
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When: Wednesday, July 8 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 Historian Christian McBurney with Quonochontaug Historical Society and Friends of the Grange
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When: Thursday, July 9 (dinner starts at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.)
Where: Ninigret Park at the Kimball Pavilion
What: Concert by singer/songwriter/musician, Nick Bosse and food trucks providing dinner
Who: Brought to you by Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department
Cost: Music is Free. Dinner - pay for as little or as much as you want to eat
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When: Saturdays, July 11, 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.
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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.
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The banner image is a photo of Monarch Butterfly caterpillar on a Milkweed leaf 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
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To ensure you always receive our emails, please add mail@charlestowncitizens.org to your email contacts.
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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!
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