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Sewer Company tax sale scheduled for this year

Lars Trodson

Fri, Jan 17

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The Sewer Department will be sending out a courtesy notice in bills mailed in February that will notify customers that a tax sale is scheduled for this year. Assistant Town Finance Director Mona Helterline made the announcement at the Water and Sewer Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 13...
School deficit reduced this year; cuts proposed for next year

Pat Tengwall

Fri, Jan 17

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This year’s deficit and next year’s budget bookended the New Shoreham School Committee’s meeting on January 13. The committee was pleased to hear that the projected deficit for the 2019-2020 school year has been reduced to about $50,000, less than half of the initial amount. But the causes of the...
Dish off the block

Roasted vegetable salad

Pamela Gelsomini

Fri, Jan 17

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What’s your New Year’s resolution? Diet? Healthy eating? How do you stick to it? Answer: Meal planning and delicious food! By having crave-worthy food in your fridge, you will not be tempted to nosh on unhealthy choices. My roasted vegetable salad is so easy to prepare and can be served warm or...
Library to provide caregiver relief

Lars Trodson

Fri, Dec 27

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The Island Free Library is trying to give local caregivers a bit of a break. Starting next month, the date has not yet been set, caregivers can drop their family members or friends at the library for a couple of hours of activities so the caregiver can either take a breather or catch up on some...
A star is re-born

Martin Rosato

Fri, Dec 27

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An old star has taken on a new shine at Sunset Hill. It’s a six-foot stick figure; a greeting to neighbors, an announcement of the season, a symbol of community. In recent years, it was stored away only to await rediscovery. I found it this way: Having moved into the basement apartment, the under...
Recreation Department tries program expansion

Lars Trodson

Fri, Dec 27

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The Block Island Recreation Department is looking for ways to expand its programs for the island’s younger residents, particularly students in the upper grades at school. Recreation Department Dave Sniffen said attendance at the Recreation Room at Harbor Church attracts a pretty decent crowd on...
Making a gingerbread house

Karin Carlone

Sun, Dec 22

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Block Island children, their parents and even a few grandparents in tow, gathered downstairs at the Island Free Library for the time-honored tradition of making gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 14. It’s one of the Island Free Library’s most popular and well-attended events, according to Youth...
Water Company to stress importance of new project

Lars Trodson

Sat, Dec 21

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With the Town Council throwing its support for a special Financial Town Meeting to vote on a $2.3 million water main, the Water Company is now in a waiting game with the federal government for grant monies to support the project. Water Company Supt. John Breunig told the members of the Water and...
State launches first-ever Hotel Week

Lars Trodson

Fri, Dec 20

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In an effort to promote Rhode Island during the off-season, Rhode Island Commerce and the state’s tourism office, has created the first-ever Hotel Week, which kicks off Jan. 18 and runs through the end of the month. Block Island Tourism Director Jessica Willi made the announcement at the Tourism...
Soccer stars

Thu, Dec 19

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The Block Island High School Soccer team also had its fair share of stars in the 2019 season. From right, Matthias Heinz made Division III Third Team; Ruby Crawford made the Rhode Island state All Academic team, and Daniel Cullen made First Team All Division. Congrats to these athletes!
Champlin Foundation awards grants to two island institutions

Lars Trodson

Sun, Dec 15

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The Champlin Foundation has approved more than $120,000 for two island organizations: the Block Island Historical Society and the Island Free Library. The Block Island Historical Society was awarded $43,241, and the Island Free Library was awarded $79,000. Both grants are for the replacement and...
Book reading and signing

Lars Trodson

Sat, Dec 14

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Lars Trodson, author of “The Christmas Traveler” and “The Block Island Mystery Writers’ Retreat,” will appear at Island Free Library on Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. to read and answer questions about his latest novella, “Before Christmas.” “Before Christmas,” a story about a father and his sons going...
Decadent Dessert

Pam Gelsomini

Sat, Dec 14

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I created this decadent delight for a contest where you had to highlight eggs and you had to infuse a local ingredient or theme. Living in Massachusetts (when I am not on Block Island), cranberries came to mind… and loving dark chocolate, I thought, what a great combo --- tart cranberries, sweet...
Island-made arts and crafts bring holiday cheer at library

Rosemary Connelli

Fri, Dec 13

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The main room of the Island Free Library was filled with color, crafts, and aromas at the second Tuesday night Holiday Stroll of the season. Strollers made their way into the library in search of the perfect hand-made island gift for the coming holiday. Christine Peterson, owner of Fiber Stene, sat...
EPA honors revetment project

Lars Trodson

Fri, Dec 13

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The project that cleaned up and landscaped the area that was once used as the town dump has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency. “I am pleased to announce that the Block Island Landfill Project has received an award from the Environmental Protection Agency. In its Clean Water...
Order this... the most wonderful food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 10

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Kimberly’s menu is one of the few on the island where there really is something for every taste. Kids will be happy with the chicken and pasta dishes. The White Fish Plain and Simple is a nice clean fish dish for those who want their food delicious but unadorned. Seafood and meat dishes are...
Order this... Delicious dishes at The Spring House

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Sep 12

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September is one of the best months to come to Block Island. The days are warm and the nights are cool, the beaches are empty and the water is as close to perfect as it can be. The island is yours to hike and bike, and the restaurant at The Spring House is open to sate your appetite at the end of...
Order this... The happy vibe and good food at Persephone’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 29

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Persephone’s is one of the happiest places on Block Island. The vibe here is like no other; and the reason for that is the namesake of this café/restaurant. When Persephone took over the former Juice n’ Java location in 2015, she brought with her the warmth, good food and love that went into...
Order this... A balance of textures and flavors at Winfield’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 22

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When people ask “Where can we go for a really good meal that has upscale food?” Winfield’s is often the answer. For 10 years now, Chef Berke Marye has served up consistently high-quality food that keeps summer and year-round locals coming here weekly during both the shoulder and summer...
Order this... Flavors from the sea at The Beachead

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 15

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Many visitors who come to Block Island have a routine when they arrive — some go to their houses to unpack, some go right to the beach, and nearly everyone I interviewed for this article heads directly to the Beachead as soon as they disembark from the ferry. It’s that kind of place — right on Corn...
Order this... the friendly atmosphere of TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 8

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Coming in hot in its third year on the island, TigerFish has found its groove. The restaurant opens for happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. with a smaller menu of popular Asian snack foods (including amazing lobster rolls), then dinner is served until 9:30 p.m. Late night is when the place starts really...
Order this... Southeast Light Delights, where lobster is the star

Thu, Jul 18

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How far would you go to grab a bite at the Southeast Light Delights food truck? Many people walk 6,336 steps from the ferry up the hill to the Southeast Light to enjoy hot and cold lobster rolls. One couple, along with their dog, hiked eight miles from Coast Guard Road to enjoy Lobster Grilled...
Order this... Fresh take on favorite Food at Block Island Oyster Bar and Grill

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 11

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If you’ve been to Block Island in the past 35 years, you probably have heard of or been to or eaten at a place touched by Kimberly. Her newest endeavor with husband Norman Ward and Chef Terry Smith is the Block Island Oyster Bar & Grill, entering its second year down by Champlin’s. The Oyster...
Order this... Real Italian food, made with love, at Aldo’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Wed, Jul 3

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There’s a phrase in Italian that epitomizes Aldo’s restaurant: “Tutti qui sono familiari.” In English it reads “everyone here is family”, and that is both literally and figuratively true of a restaurant that has been on the island in one form or another since the 1960s. You may remember Leo Sr...
Order this... A feast of sights and flavors at The Atlantic Inn

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jun 27

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Perched high on a hill overlooking Old Harbor, the quiet pastoral setting of The Atlantic Inn offers a respite from the business of town, beach, and ferry. While there is no dress code per se , the elegance of the gardens, the inn, and surrounding grounds inspires you to put on a linen dress...
Order this... Homemade comfort food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 4

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Ask any local on Block Island if they know Kimberly and you’ll probably hear “of course!” in reply. That’s not only because she runs two restaurants but also because she is known for catering weddings and pitching in at nearly every large and small event that takes place on this island. Kimberly...
Order this... More than pizza at Block Island Pizza Pie Co.

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Sep 27

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As things quiet down on the island and fall rolls in, life becomes more simple. After Columbus Day, most places will close and you might be wondering where you can go to get a cup of coffee, maybe a breakfast sandwich, or something for lunch or dinner. This year you can add Block Island Pizza Pie...
Order this... Luscious lobster at Southeast Light Delights

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Mon, Sep 17

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If you’ve spent time on Block Island, you’ve probably gone to the Southeast Lighthouse, and you’ve seen a blue food truck with a sign on it saying Southeast Light Delights. Perhaps you thought it a food truck that sells water and hot dogs. And you would be wrong, because this food truck,...
Order this... An eclectic menu at Eli’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Sep 14

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There’s a painting in Eli’s of the “old Eli’s.” It hangs on the wall at the end of the bar and, looking at it, I realize that the original place was actually next door to where Eli’s is now. Named after original owner David Silverberg’s childhood dog, the restaurant pays homage to dogs that have...
Order this... flavors from the ocean at The Surf

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Aug 31

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The Surf Hotel, at the corner of Water and Dodge Streets, has been a fixture on Block Island as long as I can remember. The cottage was built in 1876 and soon after turned into a hotel. The Cyr family purchased it in 1956 and have owned and operated it ever since. The deck curves around the street...
Order this... Eating family-style at Aldo’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Aug 10

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If you already know Aldo’s and are one of the thousands of people who have either grown up going to the Italian restaurant or have discovered it yourself, this review is not for you. You are already a convert to the delicious homemade Italian food offered by a staff and owner who will call you...
Order this... Delicacies and a view at The Atlantic Inn

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 20

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In my dining experience, there are restaurants with a great view and restaurants with great food. Usually it’s one or the other, but if you dine at The Atlantic Inn, both are yours for the evening. Overlooking Old Harbor, the inn has an expansive lawn peppered with classic white Adirondack chairs...
Order this... Tasty baked goods at Aldo’s Bakery

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 13

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When I first started coming to Block Island in 1989, my husband told me we had to get Portuguese sweet bread from Aldo’s, toast it, and slather it with freshly made blackberry jam. We’d eat it while we were here on vacation and always grabbed a loaf right before we got on the ferry. What I never...
Order this... The Hotel Manisses Glambake

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 6

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Chef Michael Hervieux is living a dual island life. Block Island is where Chef is spending this summer season as executive chef at the Hotel Manisses, creating menus that utilize farm and ocean-to-table product as well as food concepts such as the Manisses Glambake. Take the typical New England...
Order this... Fresh seafood at McAloon’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 29

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McAloon’s is a perfect example of what makes Block Island such a special and unique place to live and work. It’s not just the obvious beauty of the island, the ocean, the open land, the dog-friendly-laid-back atmosphere that permeates life here… it’s the camaraderie of the people who live and work...
Order this... The new Finn’s is a ‘delight’

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 22

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When my husband and I had kids, Finn’s was the only restaurant we’d take them to. They’d order a cabinet (a Rhode Island classic dating back to WWII — coffee syrup, ice cream and milk), hot dog and french fries, drink half the cabinet, eat six fries and fight over the ketchup. The kids could watch...
Order this... Fresh sushi and sashimi at The Oar

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 8

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Zen: A state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. When you think about The Oar, the word “zen” may not immediately come to mind — unless you happen to catch TJ, the sushi chef, in his element at the sushi bar. His calm,...
Order this... Tuna steak and Ma’s Chowder at Bethany’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 1

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First things first: This article won’t be long enough to tell you all the interesting history I learned about Bethany’s during my visit. An island institution now in its 25th year, Bethany’s Airport Diner is the only breakfast spot open year-round on the island. Not only does this allow the...
Order this... PuPu platter and other delights at TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, May 25

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Chef Ross Audino is the executive Chef and co-owner with his wife Brenna of Tigerfish, now in its second season on the island. He has created a menu based on his travels through southeast Asia and his food reflects a creative fusion of the familiar, with a twist. You can order the dishes you’re...
An ocean of plastic

Renée Meyer

Sat, Jan 6

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New books are some of my favorite gifts, both to give and to receive. But sometimes they don’t get read immediately and end up in some pile, unread and forgotten. While searching around for something to read recently, I came upon one such book: “Plastic Ocean: How a Sea Captain’s Chance Discovery...
Order this... Perfectly cooked pizza at PPP

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 25

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P oor People’s Pub is a perfect place to park yourself, your friends, and your family, for a delicious lunch, dinner, or snacks — and interesting drinks. Before tasting the perfectly cooked thin-crusted pizza topped with rucola — with a squeeze of lemon — ricotta, homemade mozzarella, prosciutto,...
Order this... Miso salmon at The Harbor Grill

John Albert

Fri, Aug 18

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Text and photo by John Albert The Harbor Grill presents itself right as you step off the ferry; sitting on the center of Water Street and providing one of the best views of Old Harbor. The restaurant is known for its spacious front porch, along with the view and, most importantly, the...
Order this... the rich flavors at Eli’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 11

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Every once in a while something special happens that you don’t expect. Well, this week it was our interview at Eli’s. It was late morning and no one was in the kitchen except for Adi Mandel, Executive Chef of The Atlantic Inn and Eli’s, and us. So, sitting on a high stool, we chatted with Chef...
Order this... Lobster and crab at Kimberly’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 4

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We had just settled into our seats at the bar when Kimberly (owner/manager of the restaurant by the same name) began mixing up a Ginger Cosmopolitan. With some of this and more of that, she treated us to the cold, delicious, summer-fresh drinks that have become a favorite among her guests. They’re...
Order this... Seared Day Boat Codfish at The Manisses

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 28

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For a late July day the weather was unusual — dark and stormy — but The Manisses Restaurant was as expected: warm and cheery, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and excellent food. Christiane Fogo, the General Manager, met us with a smile and an umbrella and walked us through the lobby bar before...
Order this... Veal Saltimbocca at Aldo’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 21

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This is a big year for the Papa family and their staff at Aldo’s Restaurant. Having started on a small scale in 1977, this is their 40th season and a true success story. Each time we visit we see the reason why the restaurant has grown and done so well. Their’s is not only a family owned...
Order this... tapas and entrées at the Atlantic Inn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 14

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Th e words “new” and “exciting” describe the new chef, the new menus, and the exciting food at Restaurant 1879, located at The Atlantic Inn (which opened in 1879). Executive Chef Adi Mandel is new to Block Island (and is now a proud Block Island homeowner), but he is not new to overseeing...
Order this... Sushi bar at Ballard’s Inn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 7

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Ballard’s is a big place with plenty of activity, but each year there’s something new, or improved, or simply moved into the spotlight. This year, it’s Ballard’s new sushi and raw bar that got our attention. Comfortably located between indoors and out, this exotic bar has a long list of popular...
Order this... Eggplant Napoleon at The Barn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 30

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Those summer visitors who may not be familiar with The Barn — which is one of the few island establishments open in the winter — should know that The Barn is a wonderful, small restaurant on the grounds of the Spring House Hotel and is owned and managed by the DiBiase family (along with the fine...
Order this... Award-winning chowder from Winfield’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 23

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This article could be titled “Southern Boy Makes Yankee Chowder and Wins Top Prize Two Years in a Row.” The “southern boy” is Winfield’s (and also Los Gatitos) executive chef Berke Marye, who’s originally from Texas. The wins were from the Block Island Maritime Institute’s annual “Chowda’ Cook-off...

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