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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - June 19, 2025

Review Of Ross Hill Road Development Pre-Application Meeting

Aerial view of Ross Hill Road Quarry
On Wednesday, May 28, at a well-attended meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed a major land development proposed on Ross Hill Road under the state’s Low and Moderate Income Housing Act. The meeting was a Pre-Application Conference, which is held before a formal application is submitted. Details from the meeting and a video are in this post.

Charlestown Farmers Market Begins June 20

Charlestown Farmers Market Begins June 20
When: Every Friday - June 20 to August 29 from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown (map in post)

Local fresh produce, fruits, honey, shellfish, specially prepared dishes, baked goods, and more.

Learn To Sketch The Beautiful Salt Pond Environment

Photo showing a native flora sketch and sketching materials
When: Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret Wildlife Refuge (rain location Kettle Pond Visitor Center)
What: Learning to sketch the beautiful, natural environment of Ninigret Pond
Pre-registration: Reservations are required (link to register in post)

Quonochontaug Breachway Public Access Project

Google Earth image of Quonnie Pond and Breachway
When: Tuesday, June 24, from 6 pm to 7 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor’s Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Join Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to learn about plans for the Quonochontaug Breachway in Charlestown.

Concert, Dinner, and a Movie in Ninigret Park

Concert, Dinner, and a Movie in Ninigret Park
When: Thursday, June 26 (dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk)
Where: Ninigret Park by the Playground
What: Jamie McLean Band is the performer, the movie is Jaws, and food trucks will provide dinner
Details in post
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