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From afar

Thu, Dec 9

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To the Editor, I want to thank whomever it was that fixed the web cam on the Spring House. I love that cam and look at it every day. Like so many others, I love the island but do not get to visit very often. I live in Florida but want to spend a fall on the island someday. Anyway, that’s on my...
Help is a text away

Thu, Dec 9

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So far, Block Island is one of the safest places to be as the world fights against the Corona virus. Being trapped in paradise, however, does not mean that our lives are less stressful. Many of us have not been able to visit our loved ones, especially those in nursing home facilities. We also worry...
Secret Santa

Thu, Dec 9

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To the Editor, A Block Island Secret Santa is giving any Block Island School student a $10 gift certificate if they come into Island Bound Bookstore between Friday, December 10 and Sunday, December 12. Bookstore hours are Friday from noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from...
Congratulations, Bob

Thu, Dec 2

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To the Editor, Hello, my name is Paul Rule. My brother Bob has been coming to Block Island since 1970 and became a full-time Block Island resident in 2014 when he retired to the house he had built in 1980. I thought his fellow residents might find his athletic career of some interest. On November...
Smooth sailing

Thu, Dec 2

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To the Editor, Block Island Community Sailing held its annual meeting at Harbor Church last Saturday, Nov. 27, where they gave an update on their successful summer programs, thanked their volunteers for their extraordinary service, reelected members to the board of directors, and introduced their...
A note of thanks

Thu, Dec 2

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To the Editor, They say it takes a village, and once again that proved to be true! The Block Island Tourism Council had what many are saying is the best Community Tree Lighting ever on Tuesday November 30th. It was wonderful to gather in person on the lawn of the Harbor Church once again, a...
Oyster benefit a success

Thu, Dec 2

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To the Editor, I wanted to let you know that the Sun Farm Oyster fundraiser raised $1,200 in a little over two hours last Tuesday for Block Island non-profits. That’s about 2,800 oysters! The Block Island Rescue Squad used an innovative light display to receive the $50 first prize bonus for the...
Thanksgiving Oyster Benefit

Thu, Nov 18

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To the Editor, On Tuesday, Nov. 23, Sun Farm Oysters will be having its annual Thanksgiving oyster benefit for Block Island-based non-profits from 2 to 4 p.m. at Old Island Pub. A dozen oysters can be purchased for a donation of $5. We have just about finished sorting oysters for the year and we...
For all you do

Thu, Nov 18

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To the Editor, The McMellon family would like to thank the Block Island Rescue Squad, the Police Department, the caregiver aide, the Medical Center and Dr. Warcup, and the Cemetery staff for their professionalism, courteousness, and compassion upon the death of my wife, Tobee McMellon. They made...
Congratulations, Pam

Thu, Nov 18

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John Gasner shared the following remembrance on the occasion of Pam Gasner’s retirement as executive director of the Block Island Historical Society: I worked as a Historical Society intern for three summers between 2011 and 2014 and when I heard about this event to celebrate the work and...
Update on Champlin’s/CRMC Case

Thu, Nov 11

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To the editor, As you know, The Committee for the Great Salt Pond, along with the Town of New Shoreham, the Block Island Land Trust, and the Block Island Conservancy, has been opposing the proposed massive marina expansion at Champlin’s Marina since Champlin’s first applied for this development...
Passages

Thu, Nov 11

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To the Editor, Once again we are faced with the brutally tragic death of a far too young man who was trying to make his way here on Block Island. As the mother of similar-aged adult children, it greatly saddens my heart and reminds me how fragile we all are. During the long, quiet Covid winter...
Halloween Block Party Update

Thu, Nov 11

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Block Island Halloween Block Party masterminds and Halloween royalty Rosemary Tobin, Neal Murphy, and David Turner, with their spook-tacular committee and DJ Megan Hennessy, raised $1090 for the Mary D. Fund! A fang-tastic community celebration and helping others. Block Island at it’s best! Thank...
Blood Drive a success

Thu, Nov 11

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To the Editor, Thank you for sponsoring the Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 blood drive. The efforts of the Block Island community are greatly appreciated and their support of the community blood program will go a long way toward replenishing blood supplies that ultimately save lives. You may be interested...
Thanksgiving Oyster Benefit

Thu, Nov 11

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To the Editor, On Tuesday, Nov. 23, Sun Farm Oysters will be having its annual Thanksgiving oyster benefit for Block Island-based non-profits from 2 to 4 p.m. at Old Island Pub. A dozen oysters can be purchased for a donation of $5. We have just about finished sorting oysters for the year and we...
Community thank you – Block Island Alzheimer’s Walk

Thu, Nov 11

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Dear Block Island community, On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter and our local teams of Peter and Sandy, Phillips Real Estate, Kelly’s Brigade, Diane Hayde, Backyardigans, Pepere’s Teams, R.I. Hospital, New Bikes, and sponsors Red Bird Liquor Store and Phillips Real Estate...
Bridge signs, barriers and Monica Dickens

Thu, Nov 11

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To the Editor, By the time letter article appears, The Samaritans of Rhode Island, a suicide prevention education and grief support program established in 1977, would have participated in its 9th annual “Cross the Bridge to Hope” at the 2021 Pell Bridge Run on Oct. 17, 2021. The significance of...
Traditions endure

Thu, Nov 4

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To the Editor, Numerous conversations I’ve had this summer seem to consistently mention “changes” to the island – from unfamiliar faces on the ferry, to crowded beaches, to lack of parking in the Interstate lot mid week, etc. But in the midst of all these “changes” comes the comfort of the...
Safe spaces

Thu, Nov 4

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To the Editor, I would like to offer some clarification in response to last week’s article (Nov. 23) by Stephen Hester regarding the school. It appears that I need to clarify that while the health room is, in fact, identified at the door as a safe space (and has been for many years), I do not...
Next Blood Drive is Nov. 4

Fri, Oct 29

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To the Editor, The next Block Island community blood drive with Rhode Island Blood Center will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, running from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harbor Church. This blood drive will be held in memory of Peter Greenman, who was the coordinator of the drive for 27 years. Peter was...
With gratitude

Fri, Oct 29

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To the Editor, Thanks to all in our business community who responded to the Island Business Challenge for the Block Island Medical Center Capital Campaign! Over 125 island business owners contributed over $105,000, triggering a $200,000 match from our challenge donors, Jim and Lisa Lillie, who are...
No good solutions

Thu, Oct 28

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To the Editor, I was shocked when I read Stephen Hester’s description of the October 5 three-hour long Deer Task Force work session. As a nurse practitioner and nursing faculty, I’d “expressed my displeasure” with the idea that homeopathy was a solution for Block Island’s significant deer problem...
Turkey Trot canceled

Thu, Oct 28

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To the Block Island community, Great news! You’ve got another year to train. The 2021 Block Island Turkey Trot is canceled. Join us at the starting line November 26, 2022. Megan Hennessy and Kathleen Coords
Friends of Byron Marin

Thu, Oct 21

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Friends and Block Island Family Members, It saddens us to inform you that Byron Marin’s time in the United States is potentially coming to an end. He has been on Block Island since 2007. Byron has been a hard-working, sweet, kind, and contributing member of our community for a long time. He...
A summer success, and thanks

Thu, Oct 21

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To the Editor, Our summer sales at the Not New Boutique were a huge success thanks to all our shoppers! All leftover clothing was bagged and labeled and taken to Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Wakefield. Our volunteers were: Ed Northup, Peter and Jean Johnston, Kathy Crocker and Dennis Valade, Sandy...
Thank you from Off Soundings Club

Thu, Sep 30

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To the Editor, Thank you to the people and businesses of Block Island for a wonderful Off Soundings weekend on Sept. 17 through 19. We were thrilled to return, the weather cooperated and we had fantastic racing! A special shout-out to Mike Hartman, Bailey Ziobro, Morgan Deplitch, and all the people...
Members ask Chamber to rethink annual meeting location

Thu, Sep 23

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The following was copied to The Block Island Times: An open letter to the Block Island Chamber of Commerce. Dear Block Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, As members of the Block Island Chamber of Commerce, we write to ask that you delay your upcoming annual meeting...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Thu, Sep 16

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To the Editor, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sunday, September 19th. This will be the third such walk on Block Island. Our first walk in 2019 was a major success raising $56,944. We were proud of the fact that this was more than Westerly raised in its first walk in 2018. These walks...
Kelly’s Brigade

Thu, Sep 16

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To the Editor, Block Island resident Sandra Kelly will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 19 on Block Island. Sandra and her husband, who formed the team “Kelly’s Brigade,” were moved to raise critical funds and awareness after witnessing...
Reminiscences

Thu, Sep 9

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To the Editor, Labor Day, I spent with Patrica Wallace, great-great-great-granddaughter of Lou Wallace of Ben Hur Fame. Pat, a former movie woman, grew up in San Francisco. She reminisced about June 1966, being at Ocean Beach with friends. They saw smoke billowing up beyond the Cliff House and went...
Take heart

Fri, Sep 3

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To the Editor, Some end of summer observations. Goldenrod is out but noticeably scarce; and I saw my first shooting star, the flower, noticeable in its singularity. And then yesterday, I spotted an impressively antlered buck dash across Old Mill Road and disappear into the greenery. Why bucks grow...
Rediscovering history

Thu, Sep 2

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To the Editor, Last Sunday we visited the Block Island Historical Society Museum. Regrettably, we hadn’t been beyond the front lawn (for talks, book readings, etc.) in recent years. Sunday was a cool, cloudy day, ideal for spending time there. It was an uplifting experience. Both the physical space...
Islanders ready to assist

Thu, Sep 2

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To the Editor, Beautiful Block Island may be shaped like a pork chop, but its residents have hearts of gold! When my husband and I flew in from Montauk for our 57th year of vacationing on Block Island, we realized we left my husband’s walker safely locked away in our car, which was at the Montauk...
Next blood drive September 9

Thu, Sep 2

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To the Editor, Help, help, help. We need your help for the next blood drive. We have a severe blood shortage all over Rhode Island. Many elective surgeries are being canceled in order to preserve all the many blood types that are needed. The next blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 9 at...
Henri

Thu, Aug 26

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To the Editor, in case your off-island readers wonder. Last Sunday, after weather forecasters and the media had predicted pneumonia, Mother Nature merely burped. Here on Block Island, however, reactions were briefly transformative. Interstate canceled all boats for the day, eliminating the usual...
A grand re-opening

Thu, Aug 26

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To the Editor, Last week we took house guests of ours to the Southeast Lighthouse for a visit. It proved to be an immensely satisfying experience. We opted for the ticket that included a walk through the carefully restored second floor rooms of the lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a visit to the first...
A safe harbor is a happy harbor

Thu, Aug 26

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To the Editor, If you ever wondered how the island could go through a major storm event with no loss of life and minimal damage to the boats and marine facilities, it is because New Shoreham Harbormaster Kate McConville and the Harbors staff have a robust Hurricane preparedness plan, and they start...
Working together

Thu, Aug 19

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To the Editor, We are very pleased to announce that the tenth Annual Fun Run co-sponsored by the Block Island Health Services and the National Alliance on Mental Illness-BI was successful. The participants, who ranged in age from 6 to 80 plus, enjoyed some great weather and a competitive...
Honoring first responders

Thu, Aug 19

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To the Editor, Twenty years ago, following the horrors of the September 11 attacks, Americans stood in solidarity with our heroes on the front lines. It seemed that all of us recognized the courage and valor of our first responders. Americans are more polarized today, but I am grateful that the...
More support for Tourism Council

Thu, Aug 19

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To the Editor, Let it be known I support the existing members of the Block Island Tourism Council. Mr. Filippi is behaving selfishly and foolishly. Alan Nemeth Lakewood, Ohio
Petri dish?

Thu, Aug 12

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The following letter was copied to the Block Island Times: Open letter to the New Shoreham Town Council, Block Island is uniquely situated for a natural experiment in public health. With its residents having a high rate of COVID vaccination – over 90 percent last April – and a large flow...
Support for Tourism Council

Thu, Aug 12

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To whom it may concern. I sit listening to what is normally a lovely 60 minutes or so of podcast time. Namely Two Guys on BI. I say normally, but this episode I listen in utter disgust and disbelief as to what appears to be what we may call harassment in the UK regarding other members of the...
Response from Steve Filippi

Thu, Aug 12

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“Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government.” - Jeremy Bentham Rich Tretheway and Marc Scortino, apparently as spokespersons for their Tourism Council (TC) colleagues, have tried to divert attention from their friends’ recently exposed...
Lest history repeats itself

Thu, Aug 12

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To the Editor, Re: your August 7 headline “Council caves to business community on masks.” I’m reminded of the song “Waterloo” by the Swedish group ABBA. It has a phrase that fits Block Island’s experience as our leaders try to keep folks safe from the pandemic. As the song says, The history book on...
Great Salt Pond Swim – 6 A Block Island tradition

Thu, Aug 12

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To the Editor: On Saturday, July 31, our sixth annual pond swim took place at Andy’s Way, The Great Salt Pond Swim – 6. Ninety-eight swimmers took part in the event, ranging in age from 12 to 78. It was a beautiful, sunny day this year with a breeze blowing in from the west, creating a challenge...
Additional blood drive

Thu, Aug 5

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To the Editor, Rhode Island and much of the country are in a blood shortage. Literally, the need for blood far exceeds the supply. Block Island is trying to do something to help. A seventh blood drive will be held this year on Wed., August 11, at Harbor Church from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Regular...
Saving the day

Thu, Aug 5

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To the Editor, It was very late on an evening with a full house of guests. A guest reports an odd smell of smoke in his room. Probably an innkeeper’s worst nightmare with a full house of guests at the height of season. The innkeeper reported the incident to the Block Island Fire Department. They...
“Sue me, sue you blues”

Thu, Aug 5

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To the Editor, We are writing to express our support for the members of the Block Island Tourism Council currently being harassed to resign by fellow council member Steve Filippi. We discussed this matter in Minipod #8 during which we erroneously reported that there was already a lawsuit pending on...
Special Thanks

Thu, Jul 29

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To the Editor, I’d like to thank New England Airlines for getting my prescription meds to the island in the fog. We had several days of foggy, no fly weather, so they placed a bunch of prescriptions on the boat and called us to let us know they were at the airport. When I picked mine up there were...
Hey Parents

Thu, Jul 29

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To The Editor: I’ve noticed a trend with teens this summer... I’ve noticed that the good, polite kids have gotten even better and the, let’s just say, “not as respectful” teens have gotten worse. To this I say: “Hey Parents, some of you are doing a really great job, and some of you....well, not so...

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