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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - April 20, 2023
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A commercial solar developer that appealed the Richmond Zoning Board’s denial of its application to develop solar along Beaver River Road has won its appeal of that decision in Rhode Island Superior Court. Beaver River Road is just over the Charlestown border in Richmond and is one of the most beautiful roads in Rhode Island. A portion of Beaver River Road is pictured in the banner for this post.
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Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Narragansett Beach - North Pavilion, 77 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett
This is the only Eco-Depot scheduled for South County until September.
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The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower began on April 15 and will continue until April 29, with a peak date on April 23 in the hours just before dawn. The conditions for viewing the Lyrid Meteor Shower are considered optimal in 2023, assuming there will be some clear skies.
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Celebrate Trails Day is a nation-wide annual spring celebration held on the fourth Saturday of April since 2013. The celebration encourages people to get outside and enjoy our nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems. In Charlestown, getting outside and connecting with nature is easy with over twenty public open spaces located throughout our town.
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When: Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m.
Where: Ninigret Park
What: A 5K to commemorate Deerfoot (Tarzan Brown)
Cost: $25 - Link to register in post
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When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park
What: Free activities for the whole family
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When: Saturday, April 22
Who: You and your family and friends
Where: Pick any road you like in Charlestown to pick up roadside litter
What: The town is providing the blue bags and the transfer station and fire stations will accept them without charge on April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The banner image is a photograph of Pussy Willow 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 emails, 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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