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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - September 8, 2026
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Three Ways To Vote (choose one of these)
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- Place your mail ballot in the secure drop box outside Town Hall by 8 p.m. on September 9
- Vote early on September 8 at Town Hall
- Vote on Wednesday, September 9, at your district polling place
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There is only one local contest on the Primary ballot, and that is the local Democratic Party primary for Representative in General Assembly District 36
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- Links to District 36 candidates' websites
- Map to find your voting district for Wednesday
- Link to a sample ballot for your voting district
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The local candidates profiled in this post are individuals with the skills and dedication to act in the best interests of all the citizens of our town. They will do the hard work to protect our environment, safeguard our rural character, and keep our tax rate as one of the lowest in Rhode Island.
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When: Thursday, September 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Who: Hosted by the Charlestown Climate Resilience Commission (CCRC)
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Join the CCRC for the kickoff of a Regional Groundwater Resilience Assessment. How much water can our aquifer sustainably provide, and will that water remain safe to drink, now and as conditions change?
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Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond - DPW, 51 Buttonwoods Rd.
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Appointments are required for this event - link to register in post.
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When: Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
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Who: Led by Salt Ponds Coalition and local artist, Frances Topping
What: Learning to sketch the beautiful, natural environment of Ninigret Pond
Reservations are required - link to pre-register in post
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Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
When: Saturday, September 19, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation per person 5 years and older
Stop in for a fun night under the beautiful moonlit skies of Ninigret Park and become acquainted with our only natural satellite, the Moon!
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When: Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 4 pm (rain date September 26)
Where: Ninigret Park in Charlestown
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This is the 3rd year for the Ninigret Arts and Crafts show and there will be artists, woodworkers, potters, jewelers, quilters, crochete and macrame crafters and much more. Local artisan and woodworker, Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles, will again have a booth with many of his fish dioramas.
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In Charlestown, the fall bird migration begins in August and continues into November. Birds are tracked on radar and thousands of birds are passing through Washington County each night. In this post are links to tools that predict and monitor bird migration in real time through our area, and tips on how you can help the birds in their long migrations.
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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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