🌱 Patch AM: Why Charlestown is missing from Rhode Island’s new housing dashboard

Good morning to you Charlestown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Charlestown is missing from Rhode Island's new housing dashboard
• How Richmond's tech debate could reinforce Charlestown's data center ban

Also on today's calendar: Early Morning Bird-Watching Paddle and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New state dashboard tracks housing developments (thewesterlysun.com) — Charlestown currently has no projects on Rhode Island's new state housing dashboard, even as nearby towns show multiple developments. The story explains how Charlestown's Affordable Housing Commission tracks local proposals and highlights past projects like Shannock Village Cottages and Churchwoods, giving residents context on where the town stands in the broader housing push.
   

• Richmond council weighs Flock cameras, data centers (thewesterlysun.com) — Charlestown residents should know that Richmond's council is opposing license plate reader cameras and debating whether to keep data centers effectively barred, following Charlestown's own recent ban. The discussion highlights privacy, water, energy, and rural-character concerns shared across the Chariho towns, and could shape how future technology and large facilities are handled regionally.
   

📸 Around Charlestown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlestown

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 24
• Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
  The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Early Morning Bird-Watching Paddle →
  , Charlestown
  7:00 am
Friday September 4
• Rhythm and Roots 2026 →
  Ninigret Park, 5 Park Ln, Charlestown
  12:00 pm
• Summer Stargazing Nights - Rhythm and Roots →
  Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln, Charlestown
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Tower Of Power →
  Rhythm & Roots, 4890A Old Post Rd, Charlestown
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
  The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• General Stanton 2nd Annual Blues Fest →
  The General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown
  2:00 pm
Monday August 24
• 2026 RICABOR Golf Outing →
  Pinecrest Golf Course, 25 Pinehurst Dr, Richmond
  12:30 pm
• Town Council →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Multicultural Committee →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  5:30 pm
• Harbor Management Commission →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  7:00 pm
• Westerly Fire District Annual Meeting →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet Paparazzi Dog and Paparazzi Rabbit —Tony Jones Read on Patch
• Charlestown's Hidden History: Why Is It Called Old Post Road? —Tony Jones Read on Patch

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Westerly. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westerly

• Rebecca Lowe returns to NBC's Premier League desk after a whirlwind World Cup summer (thewesterlysun.com)
• Owners Sue Rhode Island Over 'Taylor Swift Tax' (upriseri.com)
• Rhode Island overdose death leads to the arrest of two brothers (fallriverreporter.com)

South Kingstown

• South Kingstown VFW searching for WWII veteran's family (wpri.com)
• The Takeout named this waterfront bar as best dive bar in RI (providencejournal.com)
• In divided vote, NK Council terminates contract with Flock (independentri.com)

Ok Charlestown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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