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Town Council agenda
Mon, Jan 25
Category:
Community
New Shoreham Town Council Agenda Wednesday, January 27, 2021 3:00 PM The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020 To participate, use Zoom access: dial in by cell phone or landline: (833) 548 0282 or (877)...
Upcoming election on March 2
Mon, Jan 25
Category:
Community
The following message was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Monday, Jan. 25:
There is a special statewide bond referenda election on March 2, 2021. The ballot includes seven statewide bonding questions and 20 proposed amendments to our local Home Rule Charter of New Shoreham. As with...
New map details Greenway Trails
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Community
The Nature Conservancy and other conservation groups have added several new trails to the Greenway system over the years. Deer hunting takes place on weekdays only, so enjoy the Greenway Trails on weekends, and the seashore during the week. Note: Hunters selected by state lottery will be in the...
All Around the Block
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube 4:30 p.m. --...
On the Block
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
First Call for Valen-Times
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Community
As our Valentine’s Day gift to you, the Block Island Times is offering, free of charge, a chance to express your feelings to someone you care about.
Compose a sonnet for your love or mate,
or ask a crush out on a date.
It’s free from us for Valentine’s Day,
So...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM, RHODE ISLAND 2021 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Sealed bids for the construction of the 2021 Roadway Improvements will be received at the office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI until 1:00 P.M. local time on February 17...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-6349...
Block Island 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Jan. 25 – 29; Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Tuesday, Jan. 19...
Tricky Times
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block Island Times 466-2222 The...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson.............................................................................. Jan. 22 – Jan. 24 Dr. T. Warcup...
Religious Services
Thu, Jan 21
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
Information on March 2 Election
Wed, Jan 20
Category:
Community
The following was posted by the Town of New Shoreham on Wednesday, Jan. 20:
ATTENTION VOTERS
March 2, 2021 Election
Last Day to Register is January 31, 2021.
A
Statewide Special Referenda Election
will be held March 2, 2021. The ballot has twenty questions...
Town Council meeting
Mon, Jan 18
Category:
Community
New Shoreham Town Council Agenda Wednesday, January 20, 2021 The New Shoreham Town Council met via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020 Zoom access: dial toll free for cellular phone or landline (888) 788 0099; (833) 548 0276; (833) 548 0282...
On the Block
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE NOT A LEGAL POSTING AGENDA MAY CHANGE AFTER PRESSTIME New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020 Zoom access: dial...
Tricky Times
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block Island Times 466-2222 The...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans . L. Anderson...............................................................................Jan. 15 – Jan. 24 Monday, January 18...........CLOSED – Martin Luther King Jr...
Religious Services
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday 10 a.m.: Live in-person services resume Jan. 17. Also streaming live on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) and on Zoom (call for a link). Harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano...
All Around the Block
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube MONDAY, JANUARY 18 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 11 a.m...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-6349...
Block Island 2020/2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Jan 14
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Jan. 19 – 22, Jan. 25 – 29; Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
Medical Center Information
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. T. Warcup ................................................................................... .Jan. 8 - Jan. 10 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday: No in-house worship. Now streaming live at 10 a.m. on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano Jr. All services, weekends and weekdays, are now...
All Around the Block
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube MONDAY, JANUARY 11 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 11 a.m. –...
On the Block
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-...
Block Island 2020/2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Jan. 7 – 8, Jan. 11 – 15, Jan. 19 – 22, Jan. 25 – 29; Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
New Shoreham Boards, Committees and Commissions opportunities to serve
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Community
Anyone interested in serving on a Town Council-appointed board, committee or commission should notify the Town Council in writing at PO Box 220, and feel free to contact any Town Council member to learn more about open positions. Currently there are openings on the following boards, committees and...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE New Shoreham Planning Board Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:00 P.M. @ via Zoom Block Island, RI 02807 The meeting will be held via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46. VIA ZOOM. VIA ZOOM: Webinar ID:836 0012 0997 Passcode: 095569 Via Telephone: 1...
Tricky Times
Thu, Jan 7
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block Island Times 466-2222 The...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Not a legal posting, agenda may change after press time New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Monday, January 4, 2021 7:00 p.m. The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020 Zoom access: dial toll...
Block Island 2020/2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own. Jan. 4 – 5, Jan. 7 – 8, Jan. 11 – 15, Jan. 19 – 22, Jan. 25 – 29; Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466-2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (201) 229-6349...
Tricky Times
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block Island Times 466-2222 The...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. The Medical Center will be closed Jan. 1 except for urgent care. Have a safe and healthy New Years Holiday! T. Warcup...
Religious Services
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday: No in-house worship. Now streaming live at 10 a.m. on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano Jr. All services,...
All Around the Block
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day! Welcome 2021! SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube MONDAY, JANUARY 4 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 10 a.m. – “Take & Make...
On the Block
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
Sign up for emergency notifications
Thu, Dec 31
Category:
Community
The Town of New Shoreham is encouraging residents to enroll in the CodeRED emergency notification service. CodeRED is a high-speed mass notification system allowing city and town officials to send emergency alerts by phone, email, and/or text to local citizens. Registered citizens may also opt to...
Tricky Times
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block Island Times 466-2222 The office is...
Block Island 2020/2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Community
Please wear your blaze orange according to Department of Environmental Management rules. Do not walk on private property that is not your own.
Jan. 4 – 5, Jan. 7 – 8, Jan. 11 – 15, Jan. 19 – 22, Jan. 25 – 29; Feb. 1 – 5, Feb. 8 – 12, Feb. 16 – 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
Medical Center Information
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson ......................................................................................through December 27 The Medical Center will be closed from Dec. 21 - 31...
Religious Services
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Religious Services
BAPTIST HARBOR CHURCH Water Street (401) 466-5940 Rev. Peter Preiser Sunday: No in-house worship. Now streaming live at 10 a.m. on Facebook (Harbor Church - Block Island, RI) harborchurchblockisland.org CATHOLIC ST. ANDREW CHURCH Rev. Joseph Protano Jr. All services, weekends and weekdays, are now...
All Around the Block
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 What day is it? Why, it’s CHRISTMAS DAY! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 10 a.m. – “...
On The Block
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Yacht Club Scholarship The Block Island Yacht Club is now offering scholarship applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship program. Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue a maritime career, and are currently enrolled in a college...
New Shoreham School Department Block Island School
1st Quarter Honor Roll - 2020-2021
Thu, Dec 24
Category:
Community
HIGHEST HONORS Savannah Brown – Grade 12 Cole McGinnes – Grade 12 Josephine Mott – Grade 12 Julien Phillips – Grade 12 Lucy Rigby-Leather – Grade 12 Rory Crawford – Grade 11 Stella Gockenbach – Grade 11 Whitney McGinnes – Grade 11 Amira Veldman-Wilson – Grade 11 Chloe Weber – Grade 11 Sofia...
Sign up for emergency notifications
Thu, Dec 17
Category:
Community
The Town of New Shoreham is encouraging residents to enroll in the CodeRED emergency notification service. CodeRED is a high-speed mass notification system allowing city and town officials to send emergency alerts by phone, email, and/or text to local citizens. Registered citizens may also opt to...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Dec 17
Category:
Community
The following was submitted by Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks:
Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rescue Station. If you have symptoms, please call Block Island Health Services, (401) 466- 2974 or Rescue Capt. Tracy Fredericks at (207) 229-...
Tricky Times
Thu, Dec 17
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Block Island Grocery 466-2949 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. all week Block Island Medical Center 466-297 4 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
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