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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - May 31, 2026
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What: Financial Town Referendum
When: Monday, June 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall, 4540 South County Trail
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Monday, June 1, is the annual Financial Referendum on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The June 1 vote is on the municipal services portion of the budget; the Chariho portion was approved by voters on April 7.
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There is an assertion that the allowed number of dwelling units on any lot north of Rt.1 in Charlestown could be doubled if conventional septic systems were replaced with nitrogen-reducing systems.
However, the limiting nutrient in freshwater systems is phosphorus, not nitrogen, and no commercially available wastewater treatment system, whether nitrogen-reducing or not, removes phosphorus.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms. All recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking, is high risk to health and recommended to be avoided at this location.
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When: Saturday, June 6 from 9 am to noon
Where: Charlestown Mini Super, 4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown
Why: Indie Cycle is offering this great opportunity to dispose of your unwanted electronics that can be either recycled, reused or refurbished.
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In 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration released a plan to bisect Charlestown with a new high-speed track known as the “Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass.” Amtrak made an announcement on May 21, 2026, that the study required by the FRA’s 2017 Record of Decision had finally received the federal and other funding to proceed. The “New Haven to Providence Capacity Planning Study” is on the table, and that is extremely important and could be potentially devastating for Charlestown’s natural, historic, and residential character.
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This year Charlestown voters will elect the individuals who will lead our town into the future, and it matters who is elected to town government. Much of what has been created and protected is at risk if people who cherish Charlestown’s beautiful, natural character do not stand up and volunteer to guide our town. Needed are individuals who understand that protecting our environment and preserving our natural resources are critical to maintaining our quality of life and our low tax rate.
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The banner image is a photo of a Red Spotted Newt 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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