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Paine or Payne? It’s all the same family
Fran Migliaccio
Thu, Nov 26
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A centuries old Block Island family tree has found life and organization in Peter Greenman’s new book, “The Block Island Descendants of John Paine.” Any account of the Payne family would have to be fascinating, and this one certainly is. Greenman makes it clear that he has not written about all...
The apple of my pie
Pamela Gelsomini
Thu, Nov 26
Category:
Dish off the Block
It’s apple picking season and time for some good ole fashion apple pie. Did you know that even though we say things like “as American as apple pie” or “baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie,” the classic dessert actually harkens from Europe, originating in England, and can be traced back to the time of...
Covid-19 holidays at the farm
John Willis
Thu, Nov 26
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As we approach the holiday season, especially at the Beacon Hollow Farm during a world-wide pandemic, I try to look ahead and make plans for some Happy Holidays — a thankful Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. My family, like most nowadays, is scattered and must be shared with their in-laws. It...
RIAC to host public meeting on business plan for B.I. Airport
Thu, Nov 26
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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is inviting community members and other stakeholders of the Block Island State Airport to receive an update on RIAC’s strategic business planning process and seek additional community input. RIAC operates and maintains the state’s General Aviation Airports (...
Lobster Pot Tree shines bright in 2020
Margie Comings
Thu, Nov 26
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Several weeks ago, Turtle Hatfield and his wife, Heather, started getting questions from the island community worried that the Covid-19 virus would prevent them from constructing the Lobster Pot Christmas Tree this year. No way was Turtle and his crew going to let the virus deprive everyone of this...
Covid-19 Testing to continue
Thu, Nov 26
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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...
Fred Benson Town Beach to connect to town water
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 26
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Features
During the Town Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 (the same meeting where the Holiday Stroll was cancelled), Town Manager Maryanne Crawford addressed the use of a well at Fred Benson Beach Pavilion for its water supply. The well has experienced “problems in recent years; nine out of the last...
Shop local and online in 2020
Renee Meyer
Thu, Nov 26
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Normally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, shopkeepers throughout Block Island’s downtown can be found busily decorating their storefronts and setting up their shops for the annual Holiday Shopping Stroll, originally scheduled for Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. But as we all know, 2020 has been...
Lacoste thanks community in final meeting as First Warden
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
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Features
During the Nov. 18 Town Council meeting, Ken Lacoste announced that this would be his final meeting as First Warden, after serving seven terms on the Town Council. “As tonight’s Warden’s Report will likely be my last, I ask for your indulgence as I would like to thank some folks,” said Lacoste...
RIAC to host public meeting on business plan for B.I. Airport
Thu, Nov 19
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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is inviting community members and other stakeholders of the Block Island State Airport to receive an update on RIAC’s strategic business planning process and seek additional community input. RIAC operates and maintains the state’s General Aviation Airports (...
Sewer company used its generators this summer
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
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The Block Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, just like the island itself, used to be powered by generators, but those generators were turned off after the wind farm started to generate electricity. However, plant Supt. Dylan Chase turned the generators back on during the high-use summer months this...
Liquor licenses approved
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 19
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Features
The Town Council — meeting as the New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners — approved all the liquor license applications on the agenda, except for The Gables on Dodge Street. The council made its decisions at the annual licensing meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. The owners of the property (Plat 6...
Library now open
Thu, Nov 12
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After seven months of offering curbside service and participatory online events and programs, the Island Free Library has opened its doors. But the inside looks a little different, with screens and Plexiglass dividers mounted for the health and safety of visitors. Even with the recent announcement...
Y’all craving some comfort food?
Pamela Gelsomini
Thu, Nov 12
Category:
Dish off the Block
Here in the Northeast, we think of comfort food as chicken and dumplings, a steaming bowl of chowder, or anything in a crockpot! Down South, the comfort food icons are things like jambalaya, biscuits and gravy, or shrimp and grits. My take on Shrimp and Grits is a little non-traditional, but...
Ethics, conflicts of interest aimed at Tourism Council, which pushes back
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 12
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Features
Amid some good economic tourism figures coming in from the past summer, the members of the Block Island Tourism Council spent the major portion of their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 answering questions about conflicts of interest, the salary and sales commission payments to Director Jessica Willi,...
The Block Island Yacht Club 2021 Maritime Scholarship Available
Fri, Nov 6
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The Block Island Yacht Club is pleased to offer applications for the 2021 BIYC Maritime Scholarship Award starting November 30th .2020 Students who have already graduated from the Block Island School, intend to pursue maritime careers, and are currently enrolled in a college undergraduate maritime...
A local facemask does double duty
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
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News
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Features
A small cloth facemask can be a powerful tool. This has been proved during the past six months or so when the mask was found to be effective in slowing the spread of Covid-19. But island resident Chris Willi found another use. He designed a mask with a small profile of the island on the left hand...
Lot subdivision proposed at Overlook property
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
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Features
The owners of a six-acre parcel of land in New Harbor have filed an application with the Planning Board to subdivide the property into two parcels: one 4.5 acres in size and one 1.5 acres in size. The application was submitted by Overlook Realty LLC owner Steve Filippi, and was the subject of a...
Nicholas Ball Park: All shiny and new
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Nov 5
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Cordoned off with some old-fashioned thick marine rope, adorned with bike racks designed by a world class artist, a chess or checkers board, a water-bottle filling station, and a nice, new pathway — upgrades to the Nicholas Ball Park are complete, according to Old Harbor Task Force Chair Margie...
Remembering Steve
Donna Corey
Thu, Nov 5
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Isobel Norton said it so well:
“Those we hold most dear
Never truly leave us...
They live on
In the kindnesses they showed
The comfort they shared
And the love they brought
into our lives...”
The legacy of those who have gone...
Chris Blane receives award
Thu, Oct 29
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The following was written by Diane Johnson of the USDA Atlantic States Rural Water and Wastewater Association and submitted by New Shoreham Sewer Company Supt. Dylan Chase:
Congratulations to Chris Blane for being awarded the 2019 Atlantic States Rural Water and Wastewater A s s o c i a t...
Thoughts about America in October 2020, my 90th year
P.S. Wood
Thu, Oct 29
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News
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Looking back, I see three national convulsions that have changed the world I’ve lived in: the Wall Street crash of 1929; Pearl Harbor; and the fiery destruction of the trade towers on 9/11. And now a fourth: the Covid-19 epidemic. The Great Depression shaped my early years without my being aware of...
HDC seeks more plans for Manisses addition
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 29
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News
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Features
The members of the Historic District Commission have asked the owners of the Hotel Manisses, who are proposing a three-story addition onto an existing basement at the hotel, to come back before the panel with additional perspective plans that will show elevations of the existing and proposed...
Fall sailing program a bonus for local kids
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 29
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News
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Features
With after-school activities and programs reduced to a minimum this year due to safety measures for Covid-19, the Block Island Club decided to open up an after-school sailing program. The program began in late September, and the BIC invited students in grades two through five to learn how to sail...
Candidates’ Night to be held Wednesday, Oct. 28
Mon, Oct 26
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The Block Island Times and the Block Island Residents Association will be hosting a Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Block Island School. The following candidates have been invited to participate: School Committee candidates Jessica Willi, Annie Hall, and...
Home Energy Assessments now available for BIPCo customers
Fri, Oct 23
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The following was submitted by Block Island Utility District President Jeffery Wright:
Energy New England (ENE) has announced that it is offering home energy assessments to both residential and small business customers of Block Island Utility District (BIUD). The Rhode Island Office of...
New reading challenge at library
Fri, Oct 23
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The following was submitted by Youth Services Librarian Morgan Walsh of the Island Free Library:
The Island Free Library is excited to announce the launch of a new reading challenge on our virtual reading platform, Beanstack, which we used this summer for our “Imagine Your Story” Summer...
Candidates for Block Island Health Services Board
Fri, Oct 23
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Block Island Health Services (BIHS) is holding an election for two seats on the Board of Directors. The terms are for 4 years and the electors are the voters and taxpayers of New Shoreham. Two community members applied to be candidates; both have been approved for the slate. They are Robert...
Fall is soup and chowdahhh season
Pamela Gelsomini
Fri, Oct 23
Category:
Dish off the Block
Bring on fall. Sweater weather, cool nights, crisp air, vibrant foliage, and comfort food. That means soup season is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. There is nothing quite like a big bowl of steaming hot chowder with some crusty bread on a blustery fall day. Easy to make, feeds a crowd, and...
Pat Doyle is a write-in candidate for School Committee
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Oct 23
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Ed. note: Given that early voting has already begun on Block Island, the paper felt that potential voters should know that there is a third candidate running for School Committee, aside from announced candidates Annie Hall and Jessica Willi. Anyone who wishes to write in Doyle’s name on the...
Housing Board has an open seat
Rosemary Connelli,
at
rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Oct 23
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Features
With less than two weeks left before election day, the Housing Board announced that it currently has a vacancy. Member Millie McGinnes provided the board with some background during a telecommunications meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 13. “We have two publicly elected seats this election, and [member...
2020 Thursday Night Sailing series concludes
Fri, Oct 23
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The following story was submitted by Block Island Community Sailing:
The 2020 Thursday Night Sailing Series, a 10-week long sail racing event, in which the island’s most accomplished sailors face off against each other, in around-the-buoys racing, every Thursday evening, has been...
$5.2 million secured for improvements project at Port of Galilee
Mon, Oct 19
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The following press release from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management was shared to The Block Island Times on Saturday, Oct. 17:
The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation and General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joined Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director...
Letter critiquing Tourism Council elicits responses
Fri, Oct 16
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A letter sent to the Block Island Tourism Council President Steve Filippi by resident Ed Hayde questioning policies and oversight methods of the Tourism Council was also copied to The Block Island Times. The Times then reached out to the members of the Council for their responses, which they...
Suggested changes made to Town Charter explained
Keith Stover
Thu, Oct 15
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Towns in Rhode Island, and many towns throughout New England, are guided in their structure and governance by a Home Rule Charter. The town charter is the foundation of local government, covering everything from the length of terms of local elected officials to the essential duties of the Town...
Order this…
Island freshness and ambience at the Old Island Pub
Amy Lockwood MacDougall
Thu, Oct 15
Category:
Order This
“Where do the locals like to go for a drink or to grab a bite?” On Block Island, one of those places is the Old Island Pub, where Chef Phil Walsh is serving up fresh food for lunch and dinner every day of the week. This is a place where locals hang out and visitors come to grab a snack, relax with...
Pursuing a passion, with ephemeral results
Marty Rosato
Thu, Oct 15
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My mother started my career as a beach bum at a very young age as we vacationed on the Rhode Island shore. I loved working with clay while in high school, sculpting and throwing pottery. When I lived in Connecticut, I made snow castles while we dreamed of the beach. Living on Block Island opened up...
Crowd watches as BIMI’s finny friends return home
John Lehman
Fri, Oct 9
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The following was submitted by John Lehman of the Block Island Maritime Institute:
A crowd of approximately 75 onlookers, masked and socially distanced, watched as Valerie Preler, the Block Island Maritime Institute’s Program Director, assisted by several young helpers, fed a noonday meal...
From whales to icebergs: scientists and researchers share their studies
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Oct 9
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News
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Features
During the entire month of August, the Block Island Maritime Institute hosted online talks each week called Tuesday Talks for scientists, conservationists and artists to share their studies and research. The first Tuesday Talk commenced on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and the last talk occurred on Tuesday, Aug...
Leos to focus on island projects
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Oct 9
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There are going to be a lot of scarecrows out here later this fall. The Block Island Leo Lions Club will see to that. The Leos — the youth version of the Block Island Lions Club — met on a beautiful fall day underneath the pavilion at Ball O’Brien Park to map out some projects for the fall. This...
HDC approves Gables and Gothic Inn projects
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 8
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News
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Features
At its most recent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the members of the Historic District Commission gave their go-ahead for the developments planned by the owners and operators of the Block Island Beach House, some modest modifications to the Gothic Inn, while also asking for a second opinion from a...
The stripers are running
Pamela Gelsomini
Fri, Oct 2
Category:
Dish off the Block
I grew up spending my summers on Block Island, surrounded by avid fishermen, who treated striper fishing like a science. My dad, a principal marine biologist, most definitely found his love of fishing here as a boy, hiking the beaches before dawn or after dusk in search of the elusive ‘cow.’ He and...
Health and safety rules require new thinking by HDC
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 1
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News
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Features
The only application for preliminary review by the Historic District Commission was submitted by architect Glen Fontecchio for a 20-foot by 24-foot addition to the service building of the Spring House Hotel. The Historic District Commission met via telecommunications on Monday, Sept. 28 to consider...
Building Committee plans to improve school airflow
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 1
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News
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Features
An extensive study of the Block Island School’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that was completed last March, but not implemented due to the pandemic shutdown, is once again back on the table as the school considers options on how to improve airflow inside the building. School...
Zoning Board approves addition instead of razing
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Oct 1
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News
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Features
The Zoning Board had a full list of applications to discuss for the night, but had to continue the debate to Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Zoning Board met via telecommunications on Wednesday, Sept. 23. BI Harborview Partners II, LLC. Plat 4, Lot 29 The one decision on the agenda for the night was the...
Planning Board holds public hearing on Grove Project
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Sep 25
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News
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Features
During the most recent Planning Board meeting, members heard testimony in support of The Grove project, which will be located behind the Gables Inn on Dodge Street. The public hearing was set as the board considers a special use permit for the construction of a new building for Block Island Beach...
Final touches for Cherry Hill Lane
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Sep 25
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News
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Features
During the recent Housing Board Meeting, Housing Board Chair Cindy Pappas provided an update on the Cherry Hill Lane houses. Closings of the five affordable houses were announced back in July. The project, which was created in response to the lack of affordable housing in a town where some of the...
Art around town...
Pop Up Show with Powers and Padien
Fri, Sep 25
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News
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The Spring Street Gallery is excited to offer a pop-up art opening with Gallery member Jerry Powers and our friend Bill Padien with their new paintings. The joint show will open with a reception on Saturday Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m., with refreshments available. Please be sure to wear your mask and...
The Solar Report
I’m pumped about heat pumps!
Tony Pappas
Fri, Sep 25
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News
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What’s a “Heat pump” and why should anyone be pumped about them?
A heat pump is an electrical/mechanical appliance that can be used for heating in the cold months and cooling in the warm months. It consists of two components: a heat exchanger outdoors and a head, (or mini-split) usually...
Town Manager provides detailed updates for ongoing projects
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Sep 24
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News
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After just about a month on the job, Town Manager Maryanne Crawford provided the Town Council with a full laundry list of projects and activities that will be ongoing into the end of the year and beyond, while also giving a recap of the summer. Crawford first noted that she will start conversations...
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