The Chariho Times

Town undertakes new wind generation program

June 30, 2011

CHARLESTOWN – The Town Council held a public workshop on Thursday, June 23 at Ninigret Park to provide residents with information about the town’s Wind Generation Ordinance. Town Council President Thomas Gentz was on hand to give an update on the project and introduce two other speakers.

While not too many people showed up because of the rainy weather, Gentz said that those who did come acquired some new knowledge about the ordinance.

“We had about 12 citizens there,” he said, “and they asked a lot of good questions and they learned a lot.”

Middle school teachers give the 'Final Wave'

June 28, 2011

WOOD RIVER JCT. – Monday, June 20 was not only the last day of spring, it was the last day of school for the students of Chariho Middle School.
As the buses drove off the school grounds filled with students for the last time until September, a large group of teachers and staff gave them a final farewell.

Richmond police's charity softball game today

June 26, 2011

HOPE VALLEY -- All are invited to watch officers from the Richmond Police Department play host to a charity softball challenge against Bill Lee and his celebrity all-stars at Dow Field on Main Street today June 26 at 1 p.m.

Nature Weeks coming to Frosty Drew

June 24, 2011

CHARLESTOWN -- Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory is accepting enrollment in its Nature Weeks summer programs in Ninigret Park. Limited space is available in most weeks.