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🌱 Patch AM: Why Charlestown says no to Flock cameras as neighbors push back.
Make time for Music at the Museum on the Charlestown Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Charlestown says no to Flock cameras as neighbors push back.
Also on today's calendar: Music at the Museum and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Kingstown Council Demands State Police Remove Flock Camera It Learned About From News Story (progressive-charlestown.com) — If you're worried about license-plate cameras, Charlestown's council president says there are none in town and none planned by state police. Nearby in South Kingstown, councilors have ordered their own Flock cameras removed and are demanding state police take down a separate device installed without council knowledge, citing transparency and municipal approval concerns. 
📸 Around Charlestown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlestown
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★ Featured events ★
- Music at the Museum →
South County Museum, 115 Strathmore St, Narragansett
5:00 pm - Poppy's Hot Mic at The Joyce →
The Joyce Restaurant & Pub, 195 Main St, South Kingstown
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- General Stanton 2nd Annual Blues Fest →
The General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown
2:00 pm - Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
7:00 pm - 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 - Tower Of Power →
Rhythm & Roots, 4890A Old Post Rd, Charlestown
7:00 pm - Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
📣 Charlestown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Planning Board →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
6:00 pm - Westerly School Committee →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
5:30 pm - Municipal Court →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
10:00 am - Westerly Housing Committee →
Westerly, RI Calendar Westerly, RI 02891
5:30 pm - Steve Smith and the Nakeds →
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill, 210 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingstown
7:00 pm - 2026 RICABOR Golf Outing →
Pinecrest Golf Course, 25 Pinehurst Dr, Richmond
12:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Clam Shack Radio Brings Rhode Island's Ocean Vibes to iHeartRadio —Tony Jones Read on Patch
- I just had the best fish and chips ever at Monaghans in charlestown.
So much fish and the chips were extra crisp. Excellent! (Nextdoor Charlestown/Ross Hill Rd) - "Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
- Ocean House Management Collection posted a job opening for Banquet Captain in Westerly. Apply here.
- University Of Rhode Island posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year) in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westerly
- 'Question of access': RI fugitive struggles to secure an attorney (wpri.com)
- Interview with a Zombie - Hey Rhody Media Co. (heyrhody.com)
- 2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results (rimonthly.com)
South Kingstown
- South County Hospital lockdown reveals a troubling trend (rollingout.com)
- Flock Cameras in RI: 295 Readers, Three Towns Cancel (upriseri.com)
Kingston
- Customer hits rare signed Cooper Flagg card in break at Rhode Island card shop (turnto10.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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