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HDC reviewing two major hotel projects

Rosemary Connelli

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News

The members of the Historic District Commission spent some time at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 going over plans for the new development that...
Special meeting to be set for water main project

Rosemary Connelli

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News

The Town Council approved language that will ask registered voters to approve financing 25 percent of the cost of a water main project that is one of...
Radio coverage expanding for BIVFD

Pat Tengwall

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News

Block Island’s first responders have led the effort to interconnect all the town government’s departments with one another using a single digital VHF...
Mystic Aquarium hosts animal responder training

Rosemary Connelli

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News

“If someone is out walking and they see a stranded animal on the beach, they can call our hotline number and we will call an island volunteer...
Making memories, bumpkin-style

J.V. Houlihan, Jr.

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

The Ferry Dock Scribbler

By definition, a bumpkin is “ an awkward, simple, unsophisticated person from a rural area .” I meet many New Yorkers who pull into Paradise...
Shopping Stroll 2019

Renee Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

With six days to go before the big event, shopkeepers all over downtown Block Island were busy in their shops on Saturday, Nov. 23. Arranging...
Lobster Pot Tree sparkles once again

Margie Comings

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

Last Saturday, Nov. 23, dawned sunny and cold with just a little wind… a perfect day to construct this year’s Lobster Pot Christmas Tree. It is the...
Four applications for interim town manager (so far)

Rosemary Connelli

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

According to First Warden Ken Lacoste, the immediate goal for the Town Council is to hire an interim town manager “prior to Ed’s departure on the...
Turbine spacing proposal irks fishing industry

Cassius Shuman

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News, B.I. Wind Farm

The commercial fishing industry is saying “not so fast” regarding the proposal by five offshore wind leaseholders to institute a one nautical mile of...
Water Company hopes to turn to taxpayers for project

Lars Trodson

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

Members of the Water Commission hope that town residents will offer some financial support for a water main replacement project they say is of vital...
Composting program to begin Dec. 1

Renée Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

It started last summer as a simple but smelly survey of trash and garbage. Jamie Johnston, owner of the trash collection business McPick, and Clair...
No food truck cap set, yet

Cassius Shuman

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

The Town of New Shoreham is trying, according to Councilor Sven Risom, to “maintain its original food truck philosophy,” as it contends with the...
School food service manager resigns

Pat Tengwall

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

I n a candid letter announcing her resignation, Cindy Kelly, the School Food Service Manager for the Block Island School, raised issues of sanitation...
Future of the Visitor Center a ‘difficult discussion’

Lars Trodson

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

T he third and final public forum on the future of the Visitor Center located in Old Harbor focused on the costs of running the facility and who, and...
Harbors Committee looks back, looks ahead

Renée Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

On Thursday, Nov. 21 the Harbors Committee finally had an opportunity to look back on the summer boating scene. It was the first time since mid-May...
Land Trust Public Priorities Poll results

Renée Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

The Block Island Land Trust unveiled the results of its Public Priorities Poll at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14. The poll showed that there is...
Winter Market at the Library

Renée Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

Don’t forget to make the Winter Market a part of your stroll. On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Island Free Library will be hosting this annual market from...
In memory of ‘Bo’ Gempp

Renée Meyer

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

Just a couple of hours before the big event, Pat Hoyt said: “It’s a little more hectic than usual.” But they pulled it off in grand fashion. The...
Lions Club restarts February lottery

Lars Trodson

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

News

After a year-long hiatus the Block Island Lions Club is restarting its popular calendar lottery just in time for the 2019 Holiday Stroll. The game...
Special Holiday Stroll edition available today

Tue, Nov 26

Category:

News

The Thanksgiving edition of The Block Island Times will be available in our office and on newsstands today. This edition includes the...
Town urges quick action on airport issues

Lars Trodson

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

A meeting between town officials and staff from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation that was intended to get feedback on a proposed 10-year plan for...
Broadband vendor list narrowed down

Lars Trodson

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

The members of the Broadband Committee, on the advice of its consulting firm, narrowed down the number of vendors that could help design and install...
Pushback to zoning change for hotel

Cassius Shuman

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

There appeared to be pushback from the public and the Planning Board at its meeting on Nov. 13 regarding Lark Hotels’ interest in amending the Old...
West Side Road sidewalk to be installed

Cassius Shuman

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

A new half-mile long sidewalk will be installed along the north side of West Side Road from Ocean Avenue to the entrance of Champlin’s Marina, with...
BIVFD participates in rescue training exercise

Lars Trodson

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

The Coast Guard helicopter hovered just off the edge of the bluffs, spraying dirt and sea mist into the air. A Guardsman inside the bird held tight...
Lady ‘Canes captivate Block Island, and beyond

Martin Rosato

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

A downstairs room at the Island Free Library was full of supporters of the Block Island Girls Varsity Volleyball team in their quest to capture the...
Seats open on Shellfish Commission

Renée Meyer

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

After many years serving on the Shellfish Commission, Chair Joe Fallon announced that he would not be seeking reappointment to the commission when...
Block Island Ferry to add more winter boat trips

Wed, Nov 20

Category:

News

The following press release was issued by Interstate Navigation on Wednesday, Nov. 20: Interstate Navigation Company/Block Island Ferry...
Offshore wind developers propose one mile spacing

Tue, Nov 19

Category:

News, B.I. Wind Farm

The following press release was sent to The Block Island Times from the publicist for Deepwater Wind/Ørsted: New England Offshore...
With the community cheering, Lady ‘Canes finish second

Lars Trodson

Sun, Nov 17

Category:

News

Before a cheering community at the gym at Rhode Island College, and a packed room at the Yellow Kittens watching online, the Lady ‘Canes Varsity...

Latest News

Utility District moves ahead on two major projects

Renée Meyer

Mon, Dec 9

Category:

News

The Block Island Utility District Board of Commissioners, which governs the Block Island Power Company, covered a broad range of topics at its...
SAC seeking transportation support

Lars Trodson

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

News

Members of the Senior Advisory Committee continue to look to the state, and the town, for support for its senior ride share program. SAC Co-Chair...
School food service manager to remain during search

Pat Tengwall

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

News

Cindy Kelly will be staying on as the School Food Service Manager for the Block Island School while a search continues for her successor, according...
Library hosts local artists and crafters for holidays

Rosemary Connelli

Fri, Dec 6

Category:

News

Walking into the library in the early evening, vendors were beginning to set up their tables for the weekly Tuesday night markets at the Island Free...
The Ecumenical Choir: An appreciation

Karin Carlone

Fri, Dec 6

Category:

News

For those who missed the Thanksgiving service at the Harbor Baptist Church, the Ecumenical Choir gave a beautiful performance. Public worship began...
The Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pam Gelsomini

Tue, Dec 3

Category:

Columnists

The perfect final touch: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cool nights, falling leaves, early sunsets, and... everything ‘pumpkin.’ As Thanksgiving approaches, I...
The Scouts help beautify the Solviken

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

The Girl Scouts of Block Island Troop 361, with an assist from the Block Island Gardeners Club and the Block Island Conservancy, planted some new...
Tree lighting ceremony scheduled

Lars Trodson

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

News

After sending out a plea for volunteers to help with the Christmas Tree set-up at Harbor Church, several “elves” responded and so the lighting will...

Featured News

Editorial

Island composting program a great idea

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

Editorials

Clair Stover, Executive Director of the Block Island Conservancy, said the island composting program initiated on Sunday, Dec. 1, got off to a brisk...
Letters

Sun, Dec 8

Category:

News, Opinion, Letters

‘Incorrect and misleading’ To the Editor: Regarding your reporting of my stepping down as the Block Island School Food Service Manager, the...
New program at Harbor Church

Finding the holy in the ordinary

Pastor Peter Preiser

Fri, Dec 6

Category:

News

What do the Glass Orb Project, counting seals, birdwatching, and our search for spiritual significance in life have in common? Perhaps more than we...
The fungus among us

Kim Gaffett

Fri, Dec 6

Category:

News, Columnists, Ocean Views

On Saturday, Dec. 7, author and mycologist Lawrence Millman will be walking and talking fungi right here on Block Island. First, a walk at 11 a.m...
Corpus delicti

J. V. Houlihan

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News, Columnists, The Ferry Dock Scribbler

The first three-and-a-half minutes of the new movie, “The Irishman,” is tightly packed with the story’s expository information of the main character...
Jean Kittredge, 89

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

Obituaries

Jean Hedin Kittredge was a resident of Block Island until, in recent years, illness required that she be off-island. She shared a loving partnership...
Surprising December

Martha Ball

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

News

I t is more than two weeks, yet, until the Winter Solstice, but the afternoons do not get much shorter than they are these first days of December. At...
Hotels gone-by

Martha Ball

Thu, Dec 5

Category:

Island Notes
Letters

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

Opinion, Letters

The tree lighting will go on To the Editor: On Thursday November 21, 2019 the Block Island Tourism Council began the annual endeavor of...
For Each New Morning

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

Opinion, Editorials

‘For Each New Morning’ For each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for...

Community

Public Meetings

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

Town Meeting Schedule

Dates and times subject to change Monday, December 2 7 p.m. - Town Council - Town Hall Tuesday, December 3 11:30 p.m. - B.I. Util...
School Lunch Menu Dec. 2 - Dec. 6

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

School Menu

Monday: Meaty tomato sauce on whole wheat pasta with salad. Soup: TBA Tuesday: Pancakes with sweet potato and greek yogurt fruit...
On The Block

Wed, Nov 27

Category:

On the Block

Movie and a Meal at Harbor Church A light supper will be served every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee accompany the...
Public Meetings

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

Town Meeting Schedule

Dates and times subject to change Monday, November 25 7 p.m. - Historic District Comm. - Town Hall
School Lunch Menu Nov. 25 - Nov. 26

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

School Menu

Monday: Shepherds pie and roasted vegetables. Soup: Indonesian butternut Tuesday: Chicken salad on a roll with red grapes and potato...
On The Block

Thu, Nov 21

Category:

On the Block

Movie and a Meal at Harbor Church A light supper will be served every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee accompany the...