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Posted on: August 3, 2023

Conceptual design of Shadow Lake park land released, public feedback opportunities set

Shadow Lake Park

A design for the future 70-acre park land in Shadow Lake was presented to the City of Charlestown’s Aug. 1 Redevelopment Commission meeting by HWC Engineering.

PLAN RENDERING FOR 70 ACRE SHADOW LAKE PARK

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Posted on: July 7, 2023

Teen Hangout Area “The Depot” Coming Soon!

The Depot

Construction begins July 2023 on an exciting expansion targeting teenagers to the Charlestown Family Activities Park.

Community listening sessions were held to gain input from teenagers and families as to what an expansion should entail. Charlestown High S...

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Posted on: June 29, 2023

Moreno named next Legislative Youth Advisor for the City of Charlestown

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Having spent her youth in Charlestown, Briceidy Moreno actively sees the city grow through her experiences as a teenager. Selected as the next Legislative Youth Advisor for the City of Charlestown, Moreno plans to use her position to broaden the city&...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Mayor Treva Hodges Signs Executive Order to Establish a Disability Advisory Committee

Disability Advisory Committee

With the goal of expanding accessibility within the City of Charlestown, Mayor Treva Hodges executed an Executive Order to establish a Disability Advisory Committee for the city.

“This advisory committee will perform an essential function for the...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Charlestown and River Ridge Reinforce Powerful Partnership

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The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution to simplify the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the now-shuttered Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana.

"Alongside our local appointin...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Sponsor a 2023 City of Charlestown Event!

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Sponsor a City of Charlestown Event!

The City of Charlestown invites you to serve as a community partner in a thriving area. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available over various events throughout the year.

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Redevelopment Commission hosts Municipal Growth Summit

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CHARLESTOWN - The City of Charlestown’s Redevelopment Commission hosted a Municipal Growth Summit on Monday, Jan. 23, to discuss the unprecedented growth the area is experiencing. Important topics included development of the city, its past trend...

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Posted on: December 9, 2022

City Receiving $727,076 in Community Crossings Grant for Culvert Repairs, Sidewalks, and Paving

Community Crossings Grant 2022

The City of Charlestown is thrilled to announce it was awarded $727,076.79 in Community Crossing grants, a program through the Next Level Roads program.

Charlestown was one of 229 cities, towns, and counties in Indiana to receive part of a combined $119 mi...

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Posted on: November 4, 2022

RDA Presents $5 Million to Charlestown for WWTP

Readi Check Presentation

Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority formally approved $5 million to the City of Charlestown on Nov. 4 to go toward the future new Charlestown Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The funding is from the state’s READI program, which allocat...

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Posted on: October 4, 2022

IAW Cuts Ribbon for New Water Treatment Plant

IAW Ribbon Cutting

Indiana American Water Company, a subsidiary of American Water Company (NYSE: AWK), today joined Charlestown Mayor Treva Hodges, community leaders and project partners at a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate completion of a new $16 million water treat...

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Preserving and Protecting Poor Farm Cemetery

River Ridge Poor Farm Cemetery

Work to preserve and protect the abandoned “Poor Farm Cemetery” was completed on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Previously located in an obscure, overgrown section of the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC), representatives from James Constr...

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

Forest Edge Development to Bring Luxury Apartment Housing Opportunities

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CHARLESTOWN, Ind. – The City of Charlestown is excited to announce the intentions of the Denton Floyd Real Estate Group to construct a 206-unit multi-family apartment community in the city. Denton Floyd is committed to building better communities and will...

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Posted on: November 22, 2016

Website Personalization Now Available!

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By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see mos...

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