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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - July 24, 2023
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The goal is to change the outcome of 21 elections and remove current elected officials from office, thwarting the will of the voters, so that they can appoint Planning Commission members more to their liking. There is no basis for their removal other than this false claim that they were illegally elected. Who sits on the Planning Commission makes a difference, and that decision ought to belong to the voters.
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Forbes names the eight best places in North America to see the Perseid meteor shower and Charlestown's Frosty Drew Observatory is number two on the list! The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun and will peak Saturday, August 12 until the early hours of Sunday, August 13. Visit Frosty Drew or another dark place in Charlestown to see the beautiful show.
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The Supreme Court determined that the General Assembly expressly ratified the entire Charter. The Supreme Court concluded that the Charter was more specific than the Chariho Act. Accordingly, Johnson’s petition was denied and Purcell’s petition was granted. The Court held that Purcell is legally entitled to the office of Chariho Regional School Committee member. Link to full Supreme Court decision in the post.
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What: Men of Great Courage is the band, the movie is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and food trucks will provide dinner
When: Thursday, July 27 starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Ninigret Park by the Playground
Cost: Music and Movie are Free. Dinner - pay for as little or as much as you want to eat.
Music and dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Brought to you by the Charlestown Parks and Recreation Department.
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When: Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Quonnie Grange, 5662 Post Rd, (Rt. 1) between East and West Beach Rd., next to Dunn’s Corners Fire Station (location map of the Quonnie Grange at bottom of post)
What: Explore the rich 150 year history of the West Beach ocean front property commonly known as the Nun’s House. We’ll also peek inside Quonnie’s few remaining tiny summer cottages.
Who: Presentation by Steve Young and Leah Bradshaw – Quonochontaug Historical Society Board Members
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The banner image is a photograph of a Red Spotted Purple Butterfly 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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