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On the Block
Thu, Mar 18
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Covid-19 testing
Thu, Mar 18
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-...
HealthSourceRI enrollment extended
Thu, Mar 18
Category:
Community
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by HealthSourceRI: Following President Biden’s announcement on Thurs. Jan. 28, HealthSourceRI has established a new enrollment period to give Rhode Islanders additional time to sign up for health coverage. Uninsured Rhode Islanders can...
Block Island Medical Center Update
Thu, Mar 18
Category:
Community
Block Island Medical Center continues to identify people positive with Covid-19 in our community. Given the evolving Covid variants nationwide, please remain diligent by wearing your mask, social distancing, and washing your hands when outside your family unit. Block Island Medical Center is...
Broadband reminder
Thu, Mar 18
Category:
Community
If you haven’t yet registered your property for a broadband service drop, now is the time to do it. Registering your property will ensure a free outside service drop is delivered to your home during the roll-out of the Town of New Shoreham municipal broadband project happening now. Later requests...
Town Council Meeting
Wed, Mar 17
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
New Shoreham Town Council Agenda Wednesday, March 17, 2021 7:00 p.m. 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)...
Island student named to St. Lawrence University Dean’s List
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Community
Canton, NY – Ruby Crawford from Block Island has been selected for inclusion on St. Lawrence University Dean’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester. Crawford is a member of the class of 2024, and attended the Block Island School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student...
Legal & Public Notices
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Harbors Committee Meeting via Zoom Enterprise Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. AGENDA The New Shoreham Harbors Committee will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated June 12, 2020. Zoom access: 877 853 5247 US Toll-free; 888 788...
Tricky Times
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Tricky Times
Bethany’s Airport Diner, 466-3100 CLOSED temporarily Block Island Grocery, 466-2949 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Health & General Store 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Broadband reminder
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Community
If you haven’t yet registered your property for a broadband service drop, now is the time to do it. Registering your property will ensure a free outside service drop is delivered to your home during the roll-out of the Town of New Shoreham municipal broadband project happening now. Later requests...
HealthSourceRI enrollment period extended
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Community
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by HealthSourceRI:
Following President Biden’s announcement on Thurs. Jan. 28, HealthSourceRI has established a new enrollment period to give Rhode Islanders additional time to sign up for health coverage. Uninsured Rhode...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson.......................................................................March 12 – March 21 Dr. T. Warcup...
Religious Services
Thu, Mar 11
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, Mar 11
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube 7 p.m. - Movie: “The Warrior Queen of Jhansi” – Harbor Church, call 860-970- 5695 for...
Town Council Agenda
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Town Council Agenda Not a legal posting: agenda may be amended after press time New Shoreham Town Council Agenda Wednesday, March 17, 2021 7:00 p.m. 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...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Congratulations, Betty!
Thu, Mar 11
Category:
Community
We celebrate with you and your family
your very special birthday and
the honor of becoming
Our beloved
Holder of the Boston Post Cane!
It only symbolizes
What those of us who love you already know:
That you are an...
Covid-19 testing
Thu, Mar 11
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-...
Town Council meeting
Wed, Mar 10
Category:
Community
New Shoreham Town Council Agenda Wednesday, March 10, 2021 4:00 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 Discuss capital needs, priorities and expenditures To participate, use Zoom access: dial in...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Block Island Land Trust Thursday, March 11, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom Pursuant to RI Executive Order. Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Listen to the meeting by dialing this phone number: 1-877-853-5247 (toll free). When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 878...
Tricky Times
Thu, Mar 4
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 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Mar 4
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-...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ........................................................................March 5 – March 7 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Thu, Mar 4
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, Mar 4
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, MARCH 5 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube 7 p.m. - Movie: “Burden” – Harbor Church, call 860-970-5695 for reservation SATURDAY,...
On The Block
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
HealthSourceRI enrollment period extended
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Community
The following was sent to
The Block Island Times
by HealthSourceRI:
Following President Biden’s announcement on Thurs. Jan. 28, HealthSourceRI has established a new enrollment period to give Rhode Islanders additional time to sign up for health coverage. Uninsured Rhode...
NEW SHOREHAM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BLOCK ISLAND SCHOOL
2nd QUARTER HONOR ROLL – 2021-2022
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Community
HIGHEST HONORS Savannah Brown – Grade 12 Cole McGinnes – Grade 12 Josephine Mott – Grade 12 Stephanie Rich – Grade 12 Lucy Rigby-Leather – Grade 12 Rory Crawford – Grade 11 Whitney McGinnes – Grade 11 Amira Veldman-Wilson – Grade 11 Chloe Weber – Grade 11 Sofia Williams – Grade 11 Celeste Connell...
URI students named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Community
Kingston, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2020 Dean’s List. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students...
New Shoreham Boards, Committees and Commissions Opportunities to Serve
Thu, Mar 4
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...
March 4 Town Council Meetings
Thu, Mar 4
Category:
Community
The Town Council will be meeting today at 7 p.m. via telecommunications. The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of New Shoreham’s YouTube channel, and on
The Block Island Times’s
Facebook page. Please refer to the agendas below for tonight’s meeting:
New Shoreham Town...
Message from BIHS
Mon, Mar 1
Category:
Community
The following message was posted by Block Island Health Services on Friday, Feb. 26:
Dear Block Island Community, Included is a list of pharmacies on the mainland that are offering Covid-19 vaccination appointments. The town of New Shoreham and Block Island Health Services will continue...
Town Council Agenda
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Town Meeting Schedule
Not a legal posting, agenda may change
after press time
New Shoreham Town Council Meeting Monday, March 1, 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 To participate,...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations Article IV. Motorized Cycle Rental The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 25
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-...
Election reminder
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Community
The State of Rhode Island will be holding a special election on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In addition to several Town of New Shoreham questions regarding changes to the Home Rule Charter, there are seven statewide referendum questions for voters to consider. The seven state questions ask voters to...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 25
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 401-378-735 0 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. Dr. T. Warcup ......................................................................... Feb. 27 – March 7 L. Anderson...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 25
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...
All Around the Block
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 25
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Legal and Public Notices
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Legal Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations Article IV. Motorized Cycle Rental The New Shoreham Town Council will meet via telecommunication pursuant to State of Rhode Island Executive Order 20-46 dated...
Tricky Times
Thu, Feb 18
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 401-378-7350 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday Block Island Medical Center 466-2974 Dial 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day. Block...
Medical Center Information
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Medical Center Schedule
Medical Center Information Walk-in blood pressure checks. Call for availability. Now accepting Cigna and Tufts Health Plans. L. Anderson .............................................................................Feb. 19 – Feb. 21 Dr. T. Warcup...
Religious Services
Thu, Feb 18
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, Feb 18
Category:
All Around the Block
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Kids Nature Show & Tell – Library via Zoom, call 401-466- 3233 to request link 11:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 3 p.m. – Frankenstein Tea – Library via YouTube SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:30 a.m. -- AA Meeting -- Harbor Church 11 a.m. - Kid Yoga -...
On the Block
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
On the Block
B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The...
Election reminder
Thu, Feb 18
Category:
Community
The State of Rhode Island will be holding a special election on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In addition to several Town of New Shoreham questions regarding changes to the Home Rule Charter, there are seven statewide referendum questions for voters to consider. The seven state questions ask voters to...
Covid-19 Testing
Thu, Feb 18
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 2021 Hunting season schedule
Thu, Feb 18
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.
Feb. 19, Feb. 22 – 26.
The safest place to walk during hunting season is on the beach!
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