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In today's newsletter:

  • What Charlestown beachgoers should know about new herbicide work at East Beach
  • See how recent statewide sales compare to Charlestown's Jackson Pond Road deals
  • Who's taking the stage at Charlestown's Rhythm and Roots festival?

Also on today's calendar: Jokin Off at The Joyce and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Variable clouds, p.m. showers, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Herbicide, Tree Cutting Underway at East Beach (progressive-charlestown.com) — Herbicide spraying and tree cutting are underway at East Beach in Charlestown as part of a multi‑year state‑led habitat restoration that will keep the area more open, sandy, and bird‑friendly. Trails, parking, and the campground remain open, but residents should expect crews, equipment, and posted work zones through at least 2027 while invasive plants are treated and salt‑marsh drainage channels are dug and maintained.
   

• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Aug. 29 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Two Jackson Pond Road properties tied to a Charlestown‑based LLC sold for $350,000 each on August 14, part of a long list of recent Rhode Island real estate deals. While most transactions are elsewhere in the state, Charlestown homeowners can use the prices to gauge broader market trends heading into fall.
   

• Coming Attractions: August 30 through September 14 (artsfuse.org) — Labor Day weekend's Rhythm and Roots festival returns to Ninigret Park in Charlestown, bringing national roots, Cajun, and zydeco acts to your backyard from September 4–6. The broader guide also highlights Boston‑area films, theater, concerts, and author talks, but Charlestown residents can head just down the road for three days of live music and dancing.
   

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