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An old-time ferry ride
Thu, Mar 12
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Ed. note: Paul Cotter sent in these photos of two ferries, the Lizzie Ann and the Rocket, that ran from Block Island during World War II. The photos sparked memories from some of those who rode both boats. I was very young, you have to remember. I don’t think I was more than 7 or 8… I may have been...
Honoring island women for Women’s History Month
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of women in society. Block Island is benefited every day by the work of a diverse and hard-working group of women: the majority of high-level island positions are held by women. The Block Island Times will be honoring...
Island student featured in museum show
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
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Block Island School student Holden van Lent will be having some of his artwork shown at a new exhibit being held at the Museum of work and Culture in Woonsocket, R.I. The Through Our Eyes exhibit, entitled “Home,” opens Saturday, March 14. The show runs through Friday, April 24, 2020. (The Museum...
More input needed on Hotel Manisses addition
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 12
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The Hotel Manisses’ application for a proposed addition was continued once again, as the members of the Historic District Commission sought more information from the applicants and wanted input from the members who were absent for the meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. The application is for a new, three-...
B.I. School Honor Roll
Fri, Mar 6
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2ND QUARTER HONOR ROLL - 2019-2020
HIGHEST HONORS
Mikhaela Brown-Padien – Grade 12 Ruby Crawford – Grade 12 Charlotte Hall – Grade 12 Mathias Heinz – Grade 12 Moira O’Neill – Grade 12 Allison Pineda – Grade 12 Savannah Brown – Grade 11 Josephine Mott – Grade 11 Stephanie Rich –...
Bayberry Wreath nominations
Fri, Mar 6
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This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment.
If there is someone you would like to honor,
The
Block Island Times
is now...
Boys Varsity Basketball heads to playoffs
Fri, Mar 6
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The Boys Varsity Basketball team handily beat Middlebridge School in a playoff game at home on Tuesday, March 3. The Boys were scheduled to play Oxford in a playoff on Friday, March 6.
Council sets public hearings on a variety of proposals
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Mar 5
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With recent discussions pertaining to the presence of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, First Warden Ken Lacoste said he had met with the Medical Center on Monday, March 2. “We got together and brought everyone up to speed on the coronavirus.” The Town Council listened to Lacoste’s Warden’s Report...
Cover update on Property Transactions Guide
Mon, Mar 2
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The following is submitted through Ballard Hall Real Estate in regards to the property on the 2019 Transactions Guide cover: The property that is on the 2019 Property Transactions Guide cover is still available for sale through Ballard Hall Real Estate. The property,1278 Cormorant Cove, holds...
NAMI BI certified by national organization
Sat, Feb 29
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President Jim Hinthorn, at left, reads the affiliation certificate for the Block Island chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Board members of the team present for the announcement were, from left, Socha Cohen, Jill Seppa, Alison Warfel, Kyra Ernst, and Tracey Fredericks. Pat Tengwall...
Board members needed
Fri, Feb 28
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The following boards and commissions are looking for members. Each of these appointments are made by the New Shoreham Town Council: The Board of Assessment Review is seeking a Republican-affiliated representative for a three-year term. The Deer Task Force needs a person for a one-year term. The...
Shrimp and bacon fried rice
Pam Gelsomini
Fri, Feb 28
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Dish off the Block
Need a quick and easy weeknight meal that also makes great leftovers? Put that take-out menu down and mix up your weekly meal rotation with this
deeeeelishhh
Shrimp and Bacon Fried Rice dish. It comes together in one pan, very quickly, and feeds a crowd. (This recipe feeds four to six.) You...
Solar array ordinance causing a bit of a headache
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
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About a year ago, an application for a solar array that was before the Planning Board was not approved, in part, according to island resident Chris Warfel, because the town’s Zoning Board and Planning Board had different interpretations of the ordinance that regulates solar panel installations. In...
Town manager to monitor cable project
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
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Town Manager Jim Kern will remain actively involved in the project that will re-bury the two undersea transmission cables that come ashore at Crescent Beach, and said a major concern still remains about the cable being out of service for perhaps weeks, which means high speed internet provided to...
Bayberry Wreath nominations
Thu, Feb 27
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News
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Features
This year marks the 37th anniversary of one of Block Island’s signature recognitions: the annual Bayberry Wreath Award that honors outstanding contributions to the health of the island’s environment.
If there is someone you would like to honor,
The
Block Island Times
is now...
Library juggling programs and projects
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 27
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The Island Free Library Board of Trustees reviewed updates on its building and grounds, including window replacements, a solar project, and a new water fountain. The condition of the windows at the Library has been a topic of discussion for some time. Library Director Kristin Baumann said that new...
Shellfish Commission, Sun Farm Oysters reach agreement
Renée Meyer
Fri, Feb 21
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Sometimes the process works, and to the benefit of all. In January, the Shellfish Commission began the process of reviewing a request from Sun Farm Oysters, owned by Chris Warfel, to relocate a portion of his aquaculture lease in Trims’s Pond. At the Shellfish Commission’s meeting on January 21,...
New Shoreham police lawsuit dismissed
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
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On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Town Hall, First Warden Ken Lacoste announced in open session that a lawsuit brought by members of the New Shoreham Police Department against various town officials, including members of the Planning Board, the Town Council and former Town Manager Ed Roberge, had been...
Upcoming events for seniors
Pat Tengwall
Thu, Feb 20
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A sweet time:
The Senior Advisory Committee is planning a repeat of last year’s “Just Desserts” social. The event will be on Wed. March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Committee members are contacting island food artisans for a variety of delectable desserts. Coffee, tea and...
Land Trust mulls public art installation
Renée Meyer
Thu, Feb 20
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After getting the go-ahead from the Recreation Board, it was the Block Island Land Trust’s turn to take up the art installation project proposed for the tennis court fence at Ball O’Brien Park. The Land Trust has jurisdiction over what happens at the park, although the Historic District Commission...
Winter art classes at Spring Street Gallery
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
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Spring Street Gallery Coordinator Paige Gaffett described artist Claire Marschak as “a fantastic painter, a really great teacher. She brings you step by step in the painting process. We are fortunate to have her on the island.” On Sunday, Jan. 26, Marschak taught a tonal oil painting class at the...
Council floats ideas to keep inspection station on island
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
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On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Town Council held its Town Manager Work Session, and reviewed a diverse list of agenda items: final revisions to the Harbor Management Plan, the Visitors Center, potential recreation facility, and taxi ordinances.
Next steps for local inspection station
The lack...
What to do on February break? Explore Block Island.
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 20
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is inviting Rhode Islanders to explore the outdoors during February school vacation week. Outdoor activities listed on a recent DEM press release were targeted for communities on the mainland, with none planned for Block Island. On Block...
Turkey hunting opportunity for youth
Wed, Feb 19
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The following was submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Monday, Feb. 17:
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with The Light Foundation, will offer the first Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt in Rhode...
Celebrating 90 (plus or minus)!
Sat, Feb 15
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A party for the island’s nonagenarians, inspired by Betty Fitzpatrick and Shirley Kessler, was held at Kimberly’s Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 9. The celebration is now sponsored by the Senior Advisory Committee. According to town records, Block Island has approximately 25 seniors in their 90s, and...
Recreation Board seeks to expand opportunities for kids
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Feb 15
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Those Block Island families, and non-island families, who have enjoyed the activities of Camp Mohegan in the summer but thought their children have aged out of the program at 10 will be happy to know that the upper age limit has been increased to 12. The members of the Recreation Board made that...
Water company applies for USDA loan for pipe line
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Feb 15
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As the Block Island Water Company prepares for an upcoming vote on securing a bond for a $2.3 million water main project, Supt. John Breunig said that paperwork has been filed with the U. S. Department of Agriculture to help secure some grant money to pay for some of the cost. “The USDA application...
“This has been a very long case.”
CLF attorney statement on Champlin’s decision
Fri, Feb 14
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Statement issued by Jerry Elmer, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation:
I am delighted to report that the Superior Court today issued its long-awaited decision in the Champlin’s Marina case. We won a complete victory; the Superior Court upheld the 2011 CRMC decision denying Champlin’...
Town manager Search Committee lines up candidates
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
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“There was a vote for moving ahead with eight, possibly nine, people who applied for the town manager position,” announced Search Committee Chair Margie Comings. The vote had been approved in closed session, and was announced in open session at the Search Committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 10 at...
Zoning Board denies Mott appeal
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 13
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At the Zoning Board of Review meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5, two matters were discussed, with one appeal being denied and one approved to move forward. As to the first decision of the evening, Peter and Marea Mott had appealed a cease and desist order issued by Building Official Marc Tillson...
Baked stuffed lobsters for your Valentine
Pamela Gelsomini
Thu, Feb 13
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Dish off the Block
What says “I love you” more than decadent baked stuffed lobsters with buttery stuffing loaded with shrimp and scallops? Not much. I cook my lobsters before stuffing which allows me to keep the lobster meat, shrimp, and scallops all perfectly moist and succulent. Your Valentine will fall in love all...
Well water testing seminar at URI
Sat, Feb 8
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The following was submitted by the University of Rhode Island:
I
n Rhode Island, private well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining the quality of their own well water. To provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance, water...
Lots to do in winter
Kim Gaffett
Fri, Feb 7
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What do you do in the winter? This week I picked and forced a few twigs of witch hazel; I love its frilly yellowness and light ambrosial scent in January. Don’t mistake this annual activity as a desire for spring. For me, it is a corsage for the celebration of winter. On Block Island we celebrate...
‘Know your number’
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Feb 7
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The Block Island School is sending out a notice to parents informing them that absenteeism has had and will have a negative impact on how the state ranks the school’s academic performance. “At the Block Island School, we are under the mandate to encourage and educate parents and students about the...
Town Council appoints interim harbormaster
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Feb 7
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Town Manager Jim Kern has recommended the Town Council “appoint Kate McConville as the interim Harbomaster, starting Feb. 16.” Kern made his recommendation at the council meeting on Monday, Feb. 3. The next step in the process, explained Kern, would be to hire a permanent harbormaster. The process...
New art exhibit at the airport
Fri, Feb 7
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The following was submitted by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:
New works by artist Molly Kugler Dickinson will be on exhibit through June 7, 2020, at the Block Island State Airport Gallery. The Gallery presents the work of contemporary Rhode Island artists in quarterly...
Conservation groups weigh in on proposed zoning amendment
Thu, Feb 6
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The following was issued by the Block Island Land Trust, Block Island Conservancy, and The Nature Conservancy and presented to the members of the Town Council and Planning Board:
At the Planning Board meeting on Jan. 8, 2020, the suggestion was made to create a “white paper” outlining the...
A scholarship dedicated to helping young island artists
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Thu, Feb 6
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The Thomas McAleer Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship was launched when “painter Fred Poisson wanted to create a scholarship for Block Island teens and young adults to attend Rhode Island School of Design, where he is an alumnus. Mac was the perfect person to honor since he brought his love of art to...
The things we remembered
Martha Ball
Thu, Feb 6
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I t was from the 1960s, a time when a heavy snow could shut down the Neck for two days. There was more snow and much less equipment, one tireless little bulldozer inched its way north from the Breakers, where the deep snow began, slowly breaking through the feet-deep drifts. The school staff was...
RIAC and the town discuss airport opportunities
Lars Trodson,
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ltrodson@blockislandtimes.com
Sat, Feb 1
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Several Block Island representatives met with officials from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation on the mainland to help ensure that several pressing issues concerning the airport, such as capital improvement projects and an injunction that prevents the state from doing some necessary tree...
HDC approves multiple applications
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jan 31
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A number of applications were considered at the most recent Historic District Commission meeting on Monday, Jan. 27:
Hotel Manisses constructing three-story addition
Blake Filippi, co-owner of the Hotel Manisses, was present for an application to construct a three-story addition on the...
Caring for a rural community
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jan 31
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Block Island Health Services asked the island community to join in a conversation about the challenges of operating a rural health clinic and the opportunities to sustain and grow a vital community healthcare facility. BIHS Operations Chief, and Director of the Wellness and Risk Reduction Program...
Zoning Board reviews applications for special use permits
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Fri, Jan 31
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The Zoning Board of Review began its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with the election of officers. Elizabeth Connor was re-elected chair, and Kate Butcher re-elected to be the vice-chair. Applications were the first items on the list, with Champ Starr’s application for a variance for the...
Blueberry turnovers with a lemon glaze
Pamela Gelsomini
Thu, Jan 30
Category:
Dish off the Block
One of my favorite go-to short-cut ingredients is frozen puff pastry dough. It’s almost impossible to tell that it is not homemade and makes you look like a superstar in the kitchen! Try my blueberry turnovers with lemon glaze. They are so easy to make and make a perfect sweet treat for dessert or...
Local captain honored for lifesaving act
Rosemary Connelli,
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rconnelli@blockislandtimes.com
Mon, Jan 27
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A local captain has been honored by two separate marine organizations for his contribution to a lifesaving effort on the Great Salt Pond last summer. Capt. Bob DiSanto was cited by TowBoatUS, a boat towing service, and the marine assistance lobbying group C-PORT when he helped save an unresponsive...
Utility Board juggles projects
Renée Meyer
Sat, Jan 25
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The Block Island Utility District continues to move forward advancing in-progress projects and considering some entirely new ones. At the Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, there was certainly a lot to discuss. Ongoing matters included giving the go-ahead to get PUC approval for...
Recreation Board eyes long-term fitness center
Lars Trodson
Sat, Jan 25
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The members of the Recreation Board are once again turning their attention to the issue of how to create a recreational center on the island for adults. The current focus of the group is almost entirely youth-oriented. The discussion came up at the Recreation Board’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21...
BIHS discusses future budget and finances
Rosemary Connelli
Fri, Jan 24
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Due to a reporting error, quotes attributed to BIHS Board member Ray Torrey should have been attributed to BIHS Treasurer Pete Tweedy. The online version has been corrected accordingly.
At its meeting on Monday, Jan. 20, the Block Island Health Services Board emerged from a closed...
Block Island School receives state ranking
Pat Tengwall
Fri, Jan 24
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Principal Kristine Monje had generally good news for the New Shoreham School Committee at its most recent meeting on the school’s ranking among the state’s public schools, with concerns in one “area of weakness” that brought the overall ranking down to a “3-Star School”. The R.I. Department of...
Commission zeroes in on damaged clam cause
Renée Meyer
Fri, Jan 24
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The Shellfish Commission welcomed two new members at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14., Tom Walsh and Sadie Flateman, and got them up to speed on various issues ranging from invasive crabs to proper procedures to be followed during meetings. But first off there was an update on the cause of damage...
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