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What’s open, what’s not
Thu, May 28
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open. (401) 466-7733. The New Shoreham Safety Complex: Dispatch is on duty. Call (401) 466-3220 for...
Presidential Preference Primary
Thu, May 28
Category:
Community
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Polling Place & Mail Ballots In-person voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will be at the Block Island School Gymnasium. Polls will be open from noon to 8:00 PM. The Board of Elections has passed a new rule just for this election – if you have a mail ballot you...
Actualización DE BIHS COVID-19
Tue, May 26
Category:
Community
Emitido por The Medical Center el domingo 24 de mayo:
¡Saludos del Día de los Caídos a la comunidad de Block Island!
Aunque es posible que no estemos conmemorando las vacaciones reuniéndonos como lo hacemos tradicionalmente, todavía podemos levantar la bandera para recordar y...
Update from the Block Island Medical Center
Tue, May 26
Category:
Community
The following was issued by The Block Island Medical Center on Sunday, May 24:
Memorial Day greetings to the Block Island community!
Although we may not be commemorating the holiday by gathering as we traditionally do, we can still raise the flag to remember and honor...
What’s open, what’s not
Fri, May 22
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open. (401) 466-7733. The New Shoreham Safety Complex: Dispatch is on duty. Call (401) 466-3220 for...
Actualización DE BIHS COVID-19
Mon, May 18
Category:
Community
Emitido por The Medical Center el domingo 17 de mayo:
Querida comunidad de Block Island, Me complace estar en el Block Island Medical Center y familiarizarme con la isla y la comunidad. El Centro de Salud está de vuelta al negocio principal y listo para ayudar con cualquiera de sus...
Update from the Block Island Medical Center
Mon, May 18
Category:
Community
The following was issued by The Block Island Medical Center on Sunday, May 17:
Dear Block Island Community,
I am pleased to be at the Block Island Medical Center and familiarizing myself with the island and the community. The Medical Center is back to core business and ready to...
What’s open, what’s not
Thu, May 14
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open. (401) 466-7733. The New Shoreham Safety Complex: Dispatch is on duty. Call (401) 466-3220 for...
What’s open, what’s not
Mon, May 11
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: See posted hours at the Post Office building (401) 466-7733. The New Shoreham Safety Complex: Dispatch is...
Actualización del 3 de mayo desde el Centro Médico
Mon, May 4
Category:
Community
El domingo 3 de mayo, se transmitió lo siguiente desde el Centro Médico Block Island:
Querida comunidad de Block Island, La pandemia COVID-19 continúa extendiéndose en todos los estados, incluyendo Rhode Island, y sigue siendo una amenaza para la salud de nuestracomunidad. A partir del 3...
May 3 update from the Medical Center
Mon, May 4
Category:
Community
The following was issued from the Block Island Medical Center on Sunday, May 3:
Dear Block Island Community, Your efforts to keep Block Island safe are working: There are no new suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community at this time. This good news is the direct result of...
Medical Center Information
Fri, May 1
Category:
Community
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! Thank you to all of you who are adhering to the guidelines in these updates and outlined in the Emergency Ordinance. Your efforts are working to keep Block Island safe and it is important not to let up our guard but rather to stay vigilant and careful as we navigate the...
What’s open, what’s not
Fri, May 1
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments : Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the building. (401) 466-...
Medical Center Information
Fri, Apr 24
Category:
Community
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day was initiated in response to growing public awareness of the destructive effects of human activity on the natural world, biodiversity and the environment as a whole. Today we recognize the impact the...
What’s open, what’s not
Fri, Apr 24
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the building. (401) 466-...
What’s open, what’s not
Fri, Apr 17
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments: Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information. Island Free Library: Call (401) 466-3233 for available services. Post Office: Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the building. (401) 466-...
Medical Center Message
Fri, Apr 17
Category:
Community
The following was issued by the Block Island Medical Center on Wednesday, April 15: Thank you to all of you who are adhering to the guidelines in these updates and those outlined in the Emergency Ordinance. As you may be aware, the Emergency Ordinance has been extended to May 8. Your efforts are...
Dear island friends and visitors
Sat, Apr 11
Category:
Religious Services
Jesus Christ yesterday, today and forever! This all-encompassing declaration is what we believe, what we teach and what we proclaim. Jesus was never a onetime occurrence. His death was never the end of his story. The memory of Him was never a flash in the pan or fifteen minutes of fame or fake news...
What’s open, what’s not
Thu, Apr 9
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments:
Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information.
Island Free Library:
Call (401) 466-3233 for available services.
Post Office:
Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the...
Medical Center Message
Thu, Apr 9
Category:
Community
We are all in this together!
Thank you to all of you who are adhering to the guidelines in these updates and outlined in the Emergency Ordinance.
Your efforts are working to keep Block Island safe and it is important not to let up our guard but rather to stay vigilant and careful as...
What’s open, what’s not
Thu, Apr 2
Category:
Community
Town Hall and all town departments:
Closed but offering minimal services. Call (401) 466-3200 for more information.
Island Free Library:
Call (401) 466-3233 for available services.
Post Office:
Open, but call Postmaster Becky Brown if you do not feel comfortable going into the...
Services for John Henry Tripler
Fri, Feb 21
Category:
Religious Services
,
Obituaries
Services for John Henry Tripler are scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Harbor Church. Burial to follow at Island Cemetery. A reception will follow burial at The Yellow Kittens. John Henry passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 66.
Thoughts for the Season
Sat, Dec 21
Category:
Religious Services
The Light of Christmas
By Peter Preiser
Pastor of Harbor Church
“In the beginning, the Word existed.
In the Word was life, and that life brought light to all humankind.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it...
Public Meetings
Thu, Oct 31
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Monday, November 4 7 p.m. - Town Council - Town Hall Tuesday, November 5 5:30 p.m. - Charter Review - Town Hall Wednesday, November 6 4 p.m. - Town Council Work Session - Town Hall Thursday, November 7 4 p.m. - Outdoor Entertainment Licenses/...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 31
Category:
On the Block
Movie and a Meal Returns to Harbor Church
A series of inspiring true-life adventures every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and film at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 - “The Way Back.” Seven prisoners escape a brutal Siberian gulag to begin a treacherous 4,500 mile trek to freedom across the world...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 24
Category:
On the Block
Movie and a Meal Returns to Harbor Church
A series of inspiring true-life adventures every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and film at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 - “The Dawn Wall.”
Legendary free climber Tommy Caldwell overcomes heartbreak by scaling 5,000 feet of an impossible rock...
Public Meetings
Thu, Oct 24
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Monday, October 28 7 p.m. - Historic District Comm. - Town Hall Wednesday, October 30 7 p.m. - Town Council (special meeting) - Town Hall
School Lunch Menu Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
Thu, Oct 24
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Chicken and gravy with fresh wheat rolls: side of veggies. Soup TBA
Tuesday:
Turkey chile with corn bread and salad. Soup: TBA
Wednesday:
Whole wheat french toast with fruit and hard boiled egg. Soup: TBA
Thursday:
Mexican style chicken with rice and beans:...
Public Meetings
Thu, Oct 17
Category:
Community
,
Legal Notices
Saturday, October 19 9 a.m. - BIRA - Library Monday, October 21 4 p.m. - Health Services - Medical Center 4 p.m. - Water/Sewer Comm. with Town Council - Town Hall 6 p.m. - Charter Review - Town Hall 7 p.m. - School Comm. - School 7 p.m. - Town Council. - Town Hall Tuesday, October 22 8:15 a.m. -...
School Lunch Menu Oct. 21 - 25
Thu, Oct 17
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Sesame chicken fried rice made with scrambled eggs and veggies. Soup: TBA
Tuesday:
Whole wheat pancakes with side of syrup and real butter: tofu/banana/chocolate pudding. Soup: TBA
Wednesday:
BBQ pulled pork on a wheat roll and cole slaw. Soup: TBA
Thursday:...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 17
Category:
On the Block
Movie and a Meal Returns to Harbor Church
A series of inspiring true-life adventures every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and film at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 - “The Dawn Wall.”
Legendary free climber Tommy Caldwell overcomes heartbreak by scaling 5,000 feet of an impossible rock...
School Menu Oct. 15 - 18
Thu, Oct 10
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Closed for Columbus Day
Tuesday:
American chop suey and salad. Soup: TBA
Wednesday:
Baked egg and cheese brunch with side of steamed broccoli. Soup: TBA
Thursday:
Chicken fingers, hash browns and raw veggies. Soup: TBA
Friday:
Grilled cheese (with or...
Public Meetings
Thu, Oct 10
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Sunday, October 13 1 p.m. - Block Island Conservancy Annual Meeting - 1661 Inn Tuesday, October 15 8:15 a.m. - Recreation Board - Town Hall 9:30 a.m. - Senior Advisory Comm. - Town Hall 4 p.m. - Planning Board - Town Hall 5 p.m. - Housing Board -...
On The Block
Thu, Oct 10
Category:
On the Block
Soup Group Every Tuesday
Meet at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. If you need a ride or have a question, call Gail Pierce at (401) 466-5470 or Debbie Martin at (401) 466-5224.
Block Island Ecumenical Choir
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Harbor Church. Rehearsals for...
Public Meetings
Thu, Oct 3
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Monday, October 7 7 p.m. - Town Council - Town Hall Tuesday, October 8 5 p.m. - Shellfish Comm. - Town Hall 5:30 p.m. - Conservation Comm. - Town Hall Thursday, October 10 4 p.m. - Land Trust - Town Hall
On The Block
Thu, Oct 3
Category:
On the Block
Soup Group Every Tuesday
Meet at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. If you need a ride or have a question, call Gail Pierce at (401) 466-5470 or Debbie Martin at (401) 466-5224.
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m...
School Lunch Menu Oct. 7 - Oct. 11
Thu, Oct 3
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Chicken parmesan, side of veggies and wheat roll. Soup: TBA
Tuesday:
Whole wheat French toast with fruit and hard boiled egg. Soup: TBA
Wednesday:
Turkey burger with cheese and lettuce, salsa, guacamole and chips. Soup: TBA
Thursday:
Sloppy Joe on roll and...
Public Meetings
Thu, Sep 19
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Saturday, September 21 9 a.m. - BIRA - Library Monday, September 23 7 p.m. - Historic District Comm. - Town Hall Tuesday, September 24 8:15 a.m. - Recreation board - Town Hall 12:30 p.m. - Broadband Comm. - Town Hall 4 p.m. - Land Trust- Town Hall 5 p.m. -...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 19
Category:
On the Block
Soup Group Every Tuesday
Meet at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. If you need a ride or have a question, call Gail Pierce at (401) 466-5470 or Debbie Martin at (401) 466-5224.
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m...
School Lunch Menu Sept. 23 - Sept. 27
Thu, Sep 19
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Beef Chili Tacos with lettuce, cheese and corn salsa on the side. Soup: Corn Chowder
Tuesday:
Mexican style chicken with rice and beans; side of veggies. Soup: Indonesian butternut
Wednesday:
Veggie burger with sweet potato fries and slaw. Soup: Chicken noodle
...
Public Meetings
Thu, Sep 12
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Monday, September 16 3 p.m. - Health Services Board - Medical Center 4 p.m. - Water/Sewer Comm. - Town Hall 7 p.m. - School Comm. - School Tuesday, September 17 9:30 a.m. - Senior Advisory Comm. - Town Hall 6 p.m. - Library Trustees - Library 4:30...
School Lunch Menu Sept. 16 - Sept. 20
Thu, Sep 12
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Grilled Cheese (with or without Ham) with soup and slaw. Soup: Chicken Noodle
Tuesday:
Sloppy Joe with cheese; side of Mexican rice and beans with veggies. Soup: Gypsy Vegetable
Wednesday:
Baked Egg and Cheese Brunch with side of steamed broccoli. Soup: Chicken...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 12
Category:
On the Block
Island Free Library Events
Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Stephen Collins will perform “Sailing Towards My Father” by Carl A. Rossi, a one-man play about Herman Melville. Many of you may remember Stephen's extraordinary show last year, "An Evening with Walt Whitman."
James
...
Public Meetings
Thu, Sep 5
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Tuesday, September 10 9 a.m. - Tourism Council - Town Hall 5 p.m. - Shellfish Comm. - Town Hall 5:30 p.m. - Conservation Comm. - Town Hall 7 p.m. - Housing Board - Town Hall Wednesday, September 11 12 p.m. - Old Harbor Task Force - Town Hall 5 p.m...
On The Block
Thu, Sep 5
Category:
On the Block
Soup Group Every Tuesday
Meet at the Community Center at 12:30 p.m. If you need a ride or have a question, call Gail Pierce at (401) 466-5470 or Debbie Martin at (401) 466-5224.
Not New Boutique
The Boutique is extending sales into September. The Not New Boutique...
School Menu Sept. 9 - Sept. 13
Thu, Sep 5
Category:
School Menu
Monday:
Grilled Cheese (with or without Ham) with soup & slaw. Soup: Chicken Noodle
Tuesday:
Sloppy Joe with cheese; side of Mexican rice and beans with veggies. Soup: Gypsy Vegetable
Wednesday:
Baked Egg and Cheese Brunch with side of steamed broccoli. Soup: Chicken...
School Menu Sept. 4 - 6
Thu, Aug 29
Category:
School Menu
First Day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 4
Monday:
Labor Day
Tuesday:
No School
Wednesday:
Chicken or vegetarian fried rice. Soup: Chunky Tomato
Thursday:
American chop suey (elbow macaroni with ground turkey sauce) with salad. Soup: Broccoli cheddar
Friday:...
Public Meetings
Thu, Aug 29
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Dates and times subject to change
Tuesday, September 3 7 p.m. - Town Council - Town Hall Wednesday, September 4 7 p.m. - Town Council Work Session - Town Hall Thursday, September 5 5:30 p.m. - Charter Review Comm. - Town Hall
On The Block
Thu, Aug 29
Category:
On the Block
Common Ground Summer Concert Series
Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Libby Johnson will be playing at the Harbor Church.
Lions Club Clambake
Saturday, Aug. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Narragansett Inn.
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Fair
Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9...
Public Meetings
Thu, Aug 22
Category:
Community
Dates and times subject to change
Saturday, August 24 3 p.m. Utility Dist. Board Mtg. - Town Hall 4 p.m. - Utility District Mtg - Town Hall Monday, August 26 4 p.m. - School Building Comm. - School 7 p.m. - Historic District Comm. - Town Hall Wednesday, August 28 6 p.m - Zoning...
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