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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - October 19, 2026
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When: Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park Parking Lot
Pre-register your trunk: Trunks and people handing out candy must pre-register to participate. For all others, this is not required. Link to pre-register in post.
Dress the kids in costumes and enjoy trick or treating with a twist; instead of going from house to house, participants will trick or treat from one decorated car trunk to another.
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What: Deer Mating Season
When: Mid-October through December
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It’s deer mating season and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and dusk, when they’re on the move looking for love.
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Visit our 2026 election page to learn about local candidates, home rule charter changes, bond referenda, and more. Select a blue tab for "Candidates", "Platform", or "Charter" for access to detailed discussions for each of these. The "News" tab contains all the election stories we have covered in the 2026 election.
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When you fill in your mail ballot from now until November 3 or enter the voting booth from October 14 to November 3, please vote for the candidates in this post, highlighted in blue. From the shore of the Block Island Sound to the villages along the Pawcatuck River they will protect our quality of life, our low tax rate, and our beautiful environment.
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Early Voting continues at Town Hall anytime between 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, until November 2. The state prints different ballots for each precinct in Charlestown. Sample ballots for each precinct in this post.
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The Charlestown Climate Resiliency Commission is looking for input from communities across the South County region on well water issues and usage as they work with agencies and partners to kick off an aquifer resilience initiative. Your responses to this 5-minute survey will help them determine next best steps toward building a shared regional understanding of how much our aquifer can sustainably support now and into the future.
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When: Wednesday, November 4 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: South Kingstown High School, 215 Columbia St, Wakefield
Preregistration: Amtrak is asking you to register if you plan to attend (link to register in post)
Amtrak says they will have an update about the Study’s progress. The public can explore what is being evaluated, speak with members of the project team, and share their feedback. The open house is a drop-in event and you can join anytime between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
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The banner image is a painting of a fall leaf by local artist Frances Topping. 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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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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