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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - July 15, 2026
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The August 4 referendum is just for Charlestown voters to give permission for the Chariho Regional School District to demolish the Charlestown Elementary School and build a new facility for use by the pre-k to fifth-grade students from all three towns if the November referendum to fund the new school bond passes district-wide. Video of the hearing, with highlights of the video content, in this post.
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When: Thursday, July 16 (dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk)
Where: Ninigret Park at the New Pavilion
What: Concert by Madison Blues; movie Blades of Glory; and food trucks providing dinner
Who: Brought to you by Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department
Cost: Music and Movie are Free. Dinner - pay for as little or as much as you want to eat
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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 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
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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
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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
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Safe Well Water? Test to be sure.
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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.
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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 photograph of a curious Seagull peering through a sun roof at the Charlestown Breachway by Richard Ryan. 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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