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Town Council appoints interim police chief

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 25

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The Town Council appointed R.I. State Police Captain Matthew Moynihan as the interim chief of the New Shoreham Police Department at its Feb. 17...
A bright moment for the community

Renee Meyer, at rmeyer@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 25

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If you receive a phone call from Bill McCombe asking your age without first dispensing with the usual niceties, just answer the question. McCombe is...
HDC approves proposed fencing for livestock

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 25

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Windows were a common feature among applications the Historic District Commission considered at its Feb. 22 virtual meeting. New fencing for open...
Senior services continue despite pandemic

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 18

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During the Senior Advisory Committee’s meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Senior Coordinator Gloria Redlich updated the committee on the current programs...
Planning Board closes hearing on Gelsomini project

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 18

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Nick and Pam Gelsomini went before the Planning Board for a third time on Feb. 10 with their plans to demolish an existing house off Corn Neck Road (...
School welcomes students back with a test

Renee Meyer, at remeyer@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 18

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Just as the Feb. 8 School Committee meeting was about to adjourn, Superintendent Mike Convery threw out an idea for the committee to consider. “I’m...

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March’s Microseasons

Kim Gaffett

Thu, Feb 25

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Ocean Views

March and October are my two favorite months of the year. Since we are on the eve of March, I’ll leave the charms of October for another day. March:...
Harbors Committee gets update on Management Plan

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 25

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Kevin Cute of the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council attended the Harbors Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18 to provide an update on the...
Every 38 years

Tony Pappas

Thu, Feb 25

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The Solar Report

The year is 1983. The committee has organized its annual House and Garden Tour. This year’s theme is “Solar Energy,” featuring four residences, a...
Fishy Friday

Pamela Gelsomini

Thu, Feb 25

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Dish off the Block

Do you observe Lent? Many Christians around the world will abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season, but even if you don’t...
Blue Sky

Martha Ball

Thu, Feb 25

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Island Notes

The snow started earlier than forecast last Thursday. It was soft, on the border between rain and snow and then turned heavier than we have had in a...
The Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Thu, Feb 18

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News

The following was submitted to The Block Island Times by the Block Island Conservancy: The yellow-rumped, or Myrtle, warbler is a...
Library celebrates Black History Month

Rosemary Connelli, at rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com

Thu, Feb 18

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In honor of Black History Month, the Island Free Library is celebrating the work of Black writers. “Our main focus is two things – the daily post to...
Block Island boys fight the good fight

Chris Crawford (Assistant Coach)

Thu, Feb 18

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News

A vacation-depleted Hurricanes varsity boys basketball team traveled off-island again Saturday, Feb. 13, in yet again, bitter 8:00 a.m. frigid temps...
February Fog

Martha Ball

Thu, Feb 18

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Island Notes

Among the many things I have had reinforced over the time I have been writing this column is the cyclical nature of our weather. What seems...

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