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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - June 25, 2023
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On May 22 the Town Council held a public hearing on the Planning Commission's request to not accept new Public Storage Facility applications until the town has new design guidelines. On June 12 the Town Council voted 4 to 1 not to require increased residential buffers, and to allow cannabis retail sales on any lot zoned C3 or C2. The Town Council continues to propose changes to the Zoning Ordinance for the subdivision of residential land that would reduce developers' costs, increase the number of allowed lots... Details on all of these in the post.
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How will real discussions and debates occur when members of the public are not able to participate fully? Allowing citizens to ask questions, provide input, and offer comments is essential to an open and transparent government. Not gathering the information available and then weighing all the evidence in order to make considered decisions is not transparent, is not in the best interests of the citizens of the town, and also makes no sense.
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Rhode Islanders' rights to the shore are clear, but what has been less clear is where exactly you get to enjoy those rights. Legislation passed on June 15 that provides a measurable line of where public access may be exercised: "where shore exists, on wet or dry sand or rocky beach up to ten feet landward of the high tide line but not where no passable shore exists."
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When: Every Friday - June 23rd to September 1st from 9 am to12:30 pm
Where: On the grounds of the Church of the Holy Spirit (map in post)
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Local fresh produce, fruits, honey, shellfish, specially prepared dishes, baked goods, and more.
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What: Wildlife Wednesdays Lecture Series sponsored by Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of RI
Where: All lectures held at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown (map in post)
When: All presentations are on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Cost: Admission is free and all ages are welcome
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The banner image is a photograph of a Box Turtle in Charlestown by Linda Fabre. 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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