Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - November 28, 2023

November 30 Deadline For Final Community Input On Ninigret Park Plan

photo of Ninigret Park Sign
When: Thursday, November 30, at 7 pm
Where: Charlestown Elementary School, 363 Carolina Back Rd, Charlestown
Anyone interested in the future of Ninigret Park will want to attend this meeting in person because the draft of the new 2023 Master Plan will be presented and because VHB will gather additional input from the public before it finalizes the 2023 Master Plan for delivery to the town in December.

ecoRI: Proposed Sports Lighting at Ninigret Park Threatens Night Sky

Charlestown Dark Sky by Brian Nieves
Frosty Drew is the most accessible dark-sky area east of the Mississippi. Light pollution poses a serious threat to nocturnal wildlife, as it has negative impacts on plant and animal physiology. It can confuse the migratory patterns of animals, alter competitive interactions of animals, and change predator-prey relations. Full story at ecoRI News ...

Charlestown Land Trust’s Virtual Holiday Bazaar

Checking watercress at Mill Pond
Where: https://www.32auctions.com/CLT2023Bazaar
When: Friday, December 1, 12:15 a.m. to Sunday, December 3, 8:00 p.m.
Ring in the season of giving with the Charlestown Land Trust’s third annual online holiday auction. The proceeds directly support the protection and stewardship of the open spaces in the Land Trust's care as well as their outreach efforts and programming.

Shop Locally At The Charlestown Holiday Ramble/Stroll

Image for Charlestown Holliday Ramble
When: Friday, December 1 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm
When: Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Where: Cross’ Mills and Charlestown Beach Business Areas

When: Saturday, December 8 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Where: The Fantastic Umbrella Factory, 4820 Old Post Road

Christmas Spectacular At Charlestown Town Hall

Christmas Spectacular At Charlestown Town Hall
When: Friday, December 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Charlestown Town Hall, 4540 South County Trail
Santa Meet and Greet, Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, Singing by Chariho Middle School 5th Grade Choir, and Drive in Movies

Take The Online Commercial and Village Design Standards Survey

Take The Online Commercial and Village Design Standards Survey
Even if you missed the November 8 open house about Commercial and Village Design Standards, you can still give your input via a survey. The Committee seeks input for a set of design guidelines and standards for new commercial development in Charlestown. The goal is to achieve a more coherent and aesthetically pleasing view of development occurring in the commercial and village districts. Link to the survey in post.
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