Past Events
We had great turnout at our Earth Day celebration yesterday at Higher Grounds! While the rain kept us indoors for coffee, we heard from Representative Megan Cotter from District 39 on her new Green Bond initiative, and Liz Beretta Perik, the chair for the Rhode Island Democratic party. Check out our Earth Day picture gallery!
While Senator Whitehouse had planned to join us, he had to remain in DC today to vote for a number of key bills, including the critical foreign aid legislation that has been in the spotlight this past week. We’ll look for another opportunity to bring him out to Richmond.
Yesterday, we were also joined by Representative Victoria Gu from District 38, Councilmember Wilcox from Richmond, Chariho Committee members Jessica Purcell and Karen Reynolds, and a number of folks from the Richmond, Hopkinton, and Charlestown communities.
For those looking for a sunnier day to help with clean-up, the Richmond Conservation Commission is still hosting their Earth Day clean-up today – sign up with your group and pick up your clean-up kit at the Richmond Town Hall.
We had a wonderful Community Conversation with Scott Barber, Richmond-Carolina Fire Chief and Director of Public Works. Mr. Barber brought along Junior Lieutenant of the junior fire members, Ava.
We were delighted to hear about the multi-generational learning and experience that is building the current and future fire force in Richmond.
Mr. Barber shared his in-depth knowledge and perspective about Richmond Public Works, an aspect of our town that often flies under the radar given the importance of the work.
Big thanks to Mr. Barber, Ava, the Clark Memorial Library -- Richmond, RI and all who participated!
The RI Secretary of State is coming to Richmond to host an Elections Integrity Public Forum!
This Forum is designed to answer questions about Rhode Island’s elections processes.
Saturday, January 27th from 930a-1130a at the Richmond-Carolina Fire Station at 208 Richmond Townhouse Road.
All are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Please join Jess Purcell for the "Chariho Neighbors Forum."
CHAT WITH: Jessica Purcell + Andrew McQuaide, Chariho School Committee Members
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 10–11:30am
Clark Memorial Library
7 Pinehurst Drive, Richmond, RI
RSVP on FB: https://fb.me/e/48uS2XEX3
We have some great candidates hoping to represent Richmond at the town and state level. They have declared candidacy and now need to collect signatures to get on the ballot!
If you are a registered Richmond voter of any affiliation, please visit us to sign nomination papers, and chat with candidates for Town Council, School Committee, and state positions.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
320 Kingstown Rd (RTE-138)
Richmond RI
(Next to Jules Antiques and General Store)
Four For 2024 Fall Fundraiser!
Come out and support these four women who currently represent in multiple local and state positions, and will work to keep their seats in 2024!
Megan Cotter
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE D39
Jessica Purcell
CHARIHO SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Karen Reynolds
CHARIHO SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Samantha Wilcox
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
++++ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 5-8PM
Shaidzon Beer Co.
141 Fairgrounds Rd., West Kingston, RI
++++ TICKETS
$40 includes food + one draft brew
more drinks + raffle basket tickets for purchase
shaidzonbeer.com/west-kingston-shaidzon-beer-co-food-menu
Show your support with a contribution!
Join us Saturday morning, October 21st for a conversation with Scott Barber, Richmond Fire Chief, and Director of Public Works.
Community Conversations is a series of family-friendly events to share coffee and snacks with featured speakers who are making a positive contribution in our community.
This event is non-partisan and all are welcome.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
10 – 11:30 AM
CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
MEETING ROOM
SCOTT BARBER
Richmond Fire Chief and Director of Public Works
richmonddtc.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/rdtc
Donations of $10 are suggested but not required.
Saturday, October 14th at 11am, Exeter Library
Join Rep. Megan Cotter for a conversation with Rhode Island Secretary of State, Gregg Amore. He will discuss the security of our elections and civic education.
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/mwttxxv3
Samantha created this opportunity to share updates about the Richmond Town Council and to provide an opportunity for residents to share thoughts, ideas, and concerns.
Join us for an evening of writing holiday cards to our senior neighbors in Richmond. We'll provide cards, cookies, and cocoa for a festive gathering. Wednesday December 7, 2022, 6pm at the Richmond Community/Senior Center, 1168 Main St., Second Floor, Wyoming, RI.
Join us for our next DONUTS WITH DEMS on Saturday, October 29 at the Langworthy Library, 10-11:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Bill McCusker, environmental advocate. As president of Friends of Saugatuck River, Bill has worked to assemble local environmental organizations in Rhode Island to combat the litter along our vital waterways.
DONUTS WITH DEMS is a family-friendly series of weekend morning events to gather community members with donuts, coffee, and featured speakers. Our goal is to introduce Richmond and Chariho residents to people in our community who are making positive contributions through their work, civic service, or other volunteer efforts. Suggested donation $10 but not required.
Join us for the next DONUTS WITH DEMS, Saturday, September 10, 2022, 9-10:30 AM at the Beaver River Playground, Richmond. Our featured speaker is Ehren Schimmel, U.S. Diplomat, whose mission in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad.
DONUTS WITH DEMS is a family-friendly series of weekend morning events to gather community members with donuts, coffee, and featured speakers. Our goal is to introduce Richmond and Chariho residents to people in our community who are making positive contributions through their work, civic service, or other volunteer efforts.
Thank you to all who came out and donated to RICAN during RDTC’s school snacks drive. A total of 250 pounds of food was raised for kids coming home hungry and looking for healthy snacks!
Join Megan Cotter - District 39 in supporting RICAN during their personal care Donations for Dignity drive.The Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (RICAN) is the largest food pantry in Southern Rhode Island, and offers food, personal care items and a thrift shop to anyone in need.Please join Megan and share this flyer for the 3rd 'Donations for Dignity' Drive, on Sunday September 4th, 9-11am.
Let's help our Neighbors! Join our School Snacks Drive at RICAN on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 9 - 10:30 am. Individually wrapped snacks needed include items like pretzels, sun chips, popcorn, juice boxes, applesauce cups, cereal, peanut butter crackers and granola bars. Stock the shelves for students!
We’re grateful to all who turned out for a wonderful evening at the RDTC fundraiser at the Tilted Barn Brewery to meet and greet candidates. Candidates able to attend included:
Richmond Town Council - Lauren Cacciola, Dan Madnick, Jim Palmisciano, Mark Reynolds, Samantha Wilcox
Chariho School Committee - Jess Purcell
RI Senate District 34 - Jen Douglas
RI State Treasurer - Stefan Pryor
RI Attorney General - Peter Neronha
RI Secretary of State - Gregg Amore
Congressional District 2 - Joy Fox, Seth Magaziner, Sarah Morganthau, David Segal
String band Kip’s Pickers added the perfect background ambience with their music! Check out all the great pictures on our picture gallery