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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - November 1, 2026

Vote Monday at Town Hall, or Tuesday at Your Designated Polling Place

Take This With You To The Polls

Town Charter Amendments – Which Should You Approve Or Reject?

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Please Reject Charter Question 7
Please Consider Approval of Charter Questions 8, 9, and 10
Read the post for full explanations of all the Charter Questions.

Charlestown Planning Commission Candidates

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These candidates will bring education, experience, science, and a commitment to conservation to the elected Planning Commission. The two top vote getters will serve as full voting members. The next two vote getters will be elected as alternates. Alternates participate fully in all Planning Commission discussions and vote in the absence of a full voting member.

Town Council Candidates

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These Town Council candidates are committed to Charlestown. Our town deserves a government that will safeguard our excellent quality of life, our low tax rate, and our beautiful environment. Read more to learn about each of these Town Council Candidates and their deep commitment to our town.

David Wilkinson, Town Moderator Candidate

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David has a BS in Business Administration and has been a founder and executive officer of national supply chain management corporations. He was elected Town Moderator in 2024 where he has facilitated respectful, thoughtful dialogue at each meeting he has chaired. His background, character, education and experience have made him an excellent Town Moderator. The Budget Public Hearings need David’s ability to chair complex meetings, his skills to assure the debate is open, and his broad knowledge of the major underlying issues.

Get To Know The School Committee Candidates

Get To Know The School Committee Candidates
CCA supports the three School Committee candidates highlighted in blue on the sample ballot. These three candidates are also profiled at the Chariho United website, and in the League of Women Voters election guide. Ensuring that our town’s children get an excellent education at a reasonable cost requires the highest qualified candidates to represent Charlestown on the Chariho School Committee. CCA recruits and supports the most experienced educators for School Committee.

Early Voting Continues Monday At Town Hall - View Sample Ballot

Wednesday Is First Day Of Early Voting At Town Hall - View Sample Ballot
Early Voting continues at Town Hall anytime between 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 2. The state prints different ballots for each precinct in Charlestown. Sample ballots for each precinct in this post and where to vote on November 3.

New Haven to Providence Railroad Study "Open House" in Wakefield

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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.

Join Charlestown Land Trust To Cleanup Ninigret Park

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When: Saturday, November 7 (Rain Date: November 8) from 9 am to 11 am
Where: Meet at Ninigret Park, Parking Lot C, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown
Cost: Free and open to all
RSVP: Link in post to let CLT know you're coming!

The Charlestown Land Trust (CLT) invites you to join them in a rewarding community cleanup event.
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