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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - March 30, 2024
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m.
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2024 Earth Day Celebration
When: Saturday, April 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Where: Both in Ninigret Park
What: Free activities for the whole family
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Submit your information at the “Make the Green Bond Greener” link in this post, and the Rhode Island Land Trust Council will deliver a postcard on your behalf to your RI state legislators to let them know you support returning money for land preservation to conserve important landscapes, watersheds, and farms to the “Green Bond” that will be on the 2024 state-wide general election ballot.
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Susan Cooper argued for setting the appointment date for April 22 to give citizens time to find out about the opening and apply. The other Councilors disagreed that the period was too short with Councilor "Rippy" Serra saying that "everyone knows there is an opening." We doubt that "everyone knows," so we hope that our readers will share this post with anyone who might be a good moderator before the April 3 deadline.
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When: Monday, April 1 at 3 p.m.
Where: Room 313 - State House
Why: Let the legislature know you support a Bottle Bill that can make our roads cleaner and safer, reduce litter and marine debris, increase recycling rates, protect our environment and natural resources, and save taxpayers money.
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Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Narragansett Beach - North Pavilion, 77 Boston Neck Road
Appointments are required for this event - link to register in post.
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When: Saturday, April 20
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 starting April 15, and the transfer station and fire stations will accept them without charge on April 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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When: Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall on Route 2 (4540 South County Trail)
What: All-day referendum on 2024/2025 Chariho Regional School District Budget
Under the state law governing Chariho, a majority of the citizens of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton must approve the Chariho School District Budget by referendum in order for the budget to be adopted.
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The banner image is a photo of Daffodils in a Charlestown garden 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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