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Letters to the Editor, Sept. 15, 2012
Mon, Sep 17
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— As a newcomer to Block Island many years ago, I remember being impressed by the energy and enthusiasm devoted to fundraising efforts to develop a medical facility. With much perseverance dedication and vision, this small community developed a facility most small communities only...
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 7, 2012
Mon, Sep 10
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— As a witness to the public side of the very difficult events relating to the BIHS, I was heartened to read Steve Davidson’s letter to the editor of August 18. Might it not behoove us to stand by the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” when assessing the board’s actions?
...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 31, 2012
Mon, Sep 3
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— On July 28 this paper wrote about the possible closing of the Empire Theatre due to the required upgrade by the film industry for digital projection. In the August 25 Business Section of the
New York Times
, an article called “Resort Towns Face a Last Picture Show” outlined...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 25, 2012
Mon, Aug 27
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I am surprised and dismayed at the vitriol leveled at members of the Board of Directors of BIHS by some members of this community because of the decision to terminate the employment of the executive eirector. I do not know why the board chose this action but I will comment on recent...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 17, 2012
Sat, Aug 18
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Regarding the idea of a new hi-speed ferry to link Block Island and Newport: There have been all sorts of proposed transportation options to get to Block Island, such as the Newport hi-speed ferry, Fall River ferry, and subsidized flights from T.F. Green. What visitors and residents...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 11, 2012
Sun, Aug 12
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— First of all, I want to thank everyone who has ever helped BIHS in any way. The medical center is a very special place and needs to remain strong for all the patients who depend on it. I’d also like to thank those of you who have given me support over the last few weeks. Let’s clear...
Letters to the Editor, Aug. 3, 2012
Sun, Aug 5
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— We are writing to clarify some of the statements made in the July 28 article “Consultant: Med Ctr not in financial danger.” The article reports that a consultant views the center as not in bad shape, quoting her as saying that “BIHS could sustain many years of small operational...
Letters to the Editor, July 27, 2012
Fri, Jul 27
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I want members of the community, patients, donors and contributing entities to know how much I appreciated the opportunity to serve you for 16 years. How fortunate I was to be part of a medical care facility with dedicated staff, visiting specialists, volunteers, medical residents...
Letters to the Editor, July 21, 2012
Wed, Jul 25
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The American Legion Auxiliary has been sending packages to soldiers overseas for several years. On Tuesday, July 17, one of our recipients, Spc. Benjamin Cooke from South Kingstown, was home on leave from Kuwait and came to visit Block Island with his girlfriend at our invitation...
Letters to the Editor, July 14, 2012
Wed, Jul 18
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— There is a town in central Florida called The Villages. Geographically, it is roughly the same size as Block Island. That is about the only thing that The Villages and Block Island have in common. One of the things that makes The Villages unique is the use of golf carts for people...
Letters to the Editor, July 7, 2012
Thu, Jul 12
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— At approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 1, my household was awakened by a barrage of aerial fireworks. It was close at hand and from the general direction of a neighbor. I lay awake listening to the sounds of the debris of the event hissing and falling on our roof. I don’t know who is...
Letters to the Editor, June 30, 2012
Fri, Jun 29
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— As a telecommunications professional and new island homeowner, I read with interest the June 23 story concerning the addition of fiber optic communications cables for use of the Town of New Shoreham within the undersea cable serving the Deepwater project. I commend the Town Council...
Letters to the Editor, June 23, 2012
Fri, Jun 15
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor — In the interest of accuracy, I would like to offer corrections to misinformation or mistatements made by a West Beach Road resident in discussing the issue of wind energy as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan. The resident stated that the wind turbine at the Portsmouth High...
Letters to the Editor, June 16, 2012
Sat, Jun 9
Category:
Letters
To the Editor — A great team showed up to shepherd 275 adults through the Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) Chowda’ Cook-Off last Sunday. We are so thankful that they did. Rita and Steve Draper and their crew had Smuggler’s set up to handle the crowd. For “gate keepers” and ticket sellers we...
Letters to the Editor, June 9, 2012
Fri, Jun 1
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor — I would like to thank the members of the community for coming out to support the Drama 911 Players’ recent production of “I Hate Shakespeare!” at the Harbor Baptist Church. What you saw was the birth of Block Islands’ newest and only theater troupe. Last week’s article in the Times...
Letters to the Editor -
Fri, May 25
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Having had the pleasure to be a part of the recent play “I Hate Shakespeare!” I must congratulate the Drama 911 club for doing such an incredible job. The director, actors and staff were just incredible. The kids played their roles so beautifully, as did the few adults. Thank you...
Letters to the Editor
Fri, May 11
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor—
Last Thursday evening, I brought my work on Anna Ray Ward (1727-1770), an island-born lady, to the Friends of the Island Free Library. Anna Ray married Samuel Ward (1725-1776) of Newport and Westerly. Ward served as Rhode Island’s governor in the 1760s and spoke for Rhode...
Letters to the Editor
Fri, May 4
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor — We are sorry to confirm the rumors that have been swirling around that Goose & Garden will not be open for the 2012 season. John Whitaker is off pursuing other adventures, and we are taking this year to regroup and reorganize. We plan to reopen in the Spring of 2013. We...
Letters to the Editor, April 28
Fri, Apr 27
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— For my family and Block Island family. I want to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, phone calls, visits and so much more during the last seven weeks. The outpouring of love and support has truly been overwhelming. I wish I could thank everyone individually, but there are just...
Letters to the Editor - April 14, 2012
Fri, Apr 20
Category:
Letters
This letter was sent to the Electric Utility Task Group and copied to
The Block Island Times: Since the bridge next to Town Hall is going to be replaced, maybe some hydroelectric could be put in when it is rebuilt. It would seem a shame not to use energy that people took advantage of...
Letters, April 7, 2012
Fri, Apr 6
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— In regard to risk assessment for the offshore wind farm proposed by Deepwater Wind, your article references the Carnegie Mellon study stating: “Most of the damage to wind turbines from hurricanes came from Category 4 and 5 storms… No hurricanes that strong have made landfall in New...
Letters, March 31, 2012
Fri, Mar 30
Category:
Letters
This letter was sent to Coastal Resources Management Council director Grover Fugate and copied to the
Times: As you are certainly aware, Block Islanders are intensely interested in preserving their Great Salt Pond and their island from environmental degradation. Unfortunately, in the past...
Letters, March 24, 2012
Fri, Mar 23
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Most voters in this country have computers in their homes or ready access to the internet at a library or using a device such as an iPad. Never before has contacting your legislative representatives, both in the state or Washington, D.C., been so easy — just a click of the mouse and...
Letters, March 17, 2012
Fri, Mar 16
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I’d like to address some of the concerns surrounding the maintenance of Heinz Field. I think that what we are forgetting in this argument is the word “maintenance.” According to most field maintenance schedules, the infield is first wetted down and then dragged, making it...
Letters, March 10, 2012
Fri, Mar 9
Category:
Letters
To: The Editor— I don’t usually write rebuttals to letters to the editor, but with the recent negative letters about the Block Island School, I feel the need to speak up in defense of our children, our teachers, our administrators, our support staff and our school committee — and for the support of...
Letters, March 3, 2012
Fri, Mar 2
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— According to an article in the December 23, 2011, issue of the Block Island Times, Block Island School enrollment will be down to 98 students four years from now, and 90 students in 10 years. Now I read that the budget request for the coming year totals $4,619,719. That means, if I’...
Letters, Feb. 25, 2012
Fri, Feb 24
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— We are a diverse group on Block Island and often on different sides of an issue, but I think we finally have something that we can all agree on. Governor Chafee’s proposal to tax short-term rentals of private homes at 13 percent is a really bad idea. I hope the Town Council and our...
Letters, February 18, 2012
Fri, Feb 17
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— As a Block Island taxpayer, 6th grade math teacher and adjunct professor for the State University of New York, it was perplexing to read the school budget article in the Block Island Times dated February 11. Superintendent Hicks is promulgating a request by our 4th grade teacher for...
Letters, Feb. 11, 2012
Sat, Feb 11
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Carole White passed to another dimension January 28 at the age when most people are anticipating their first social security check. Cancer claimed her at too young an age, but not before Block Island had given her 30-plus years of the joys of living on a small island. She will miss...
Letters, Feb. 4, 2012
Sat, Feb 4
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Apparently my letter of apology to Mrs. Keating in the Jan. 21 issue was too clever by half. Here is another try: I am sorry for writing in my Clergy Corner column that your bishop hates the governor. You pointed out that this amounted to accusing the bishop of a sin on the basis of...
Letters, Jan. 28, 2012
Mon, Jan 23
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I have never met Mike Stratton, but after reading his letter to the editor I have to say that he is a class act. And I give him my word that when I play rock and roll at Club Soda, I will make a point of turning down my guitar. I mean it!
John Henry Tripler
Center Road...
Letters, Jan. 21, 2012
Fri, Jan 20
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— At the January 18 Town Council meeting I complained about noise from Club Soda interfering with my family’s enjoyment of our recently renovated home on Connecticut Avenue (see story, p. 6). From my perspective as a mainlander who owns a second home here, I believed that I was...
Letters, Jan. 14, 2012
Fri, Jan 13
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— A viper slithered into the peaceable kingdom of the Times’ December 24 Clergy Corner. Venom dripped from Rev. Hollaway’s pen in his stunning attack on Bishop Tobin and the Catholic Church. Rev. Hollaway accused another ordained minister of a serious sin (1 John 2: 9-11), and that...
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 7, 2012
Fri, Jan 6
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The School Committee is considering a revision to the school schedule for next year, lengthening the school day by a half hour Monday through Thursday and shortening Friday by two hours. Why? To create a schedule that supports both academics and athletics. Currently, student...
Letters, Dec. 31, 2011 - Happy New Year's!
Fri, Dec 30
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— After reading the article “Council hears Club Soda appeal” from last week’s
Block Island Times
, I was surprised and disappointed to see that only a portion of my comments were quoted. I do believe that the current owners of Club Soda are hard workers trying to support...
Letters, Dec. 24, 2011; Merry Christmas!
Sat, Dec 24
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I just wanted to send out a huge thank you to the “Secret Santa” who brought gifts to the police station for our kids. We are truly thankful and blessed for the amazing community we live in. Thank you again! Merry Christmas!
Edward and Rachel Harrison
Water Street...
Letters, Dec. 17, 2011
Sun, Dec 18
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor- I read with much interest Judy Tierney's article in the
Times
last week ("Deepwater substation at Zoning"). Block Island Transmission LLC,applied for variances and waivers in a presentation to the Zoning Board. As an energy developer, the law does not allow Deepwater to...
Letters, December 10
Sat, Dec 10
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I am writing in reference to the recent issuance of yet another liquor license on Block Island. What was our Town Council thinking? I feel insulted as a veteran EMT for the rescue squad. During my 15-plus year tenure, I have witnessed an overwhelming percentage of calls that have...
Letters, Dec. 3, 2011
Fri, Dec 2
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The Mental Health Task Force is thankful to Dr. Mike Brownstein for his donation, which was the subject of your story last week ("Mental health group gets $22K gift"), but we are equally thankful to Dr. Steve Rasmussen for the gift of setting up a program on the island to provide...
Letters, Thanksgiving issue, Nov. 23 2011
Thu, Nov 24
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Any time that an island organization has a major community function, there is often a list of supporting individuals, businesses or other groups who contributed to the success of the effort. So it was with the Block Island Gardeners’ Christmas Workshop, Thursday, November 17...
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 19, 2011
Fri, Nov 18
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I was recently investigating energy conservation and funding opportunities for a client in Rhode Island and came across a piece of information of which residents of Block Island should be aware. While it is public knowledge that the Town of New Shoreham has been participating in an...
Letters, Nov. 11, 2011
Fri, Nov 11
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I'm just back from Washington, D.C., and the trip was definitely worthwhile. The Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife and National Wildlife Federation had got together with a number of other environmental groups and recruited people who had worked with them before on conservation...
Letters to the Editor - November 5, 2011
Fri, Nov 4
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The recent controversy over the bidding for the Transfer Station has raised various concerns that I find disheartening. There has been some talk of who is more qualified and which bid is better, and this is all a healthy part of the process. My concern is that in these economic...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 29, 2011
Fri, Oct 28
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— I normally wouldn't be writing to the editor so soon, but this has now approached an emergency basis. By this I mean the paid advertisement in the
BIT
this week by Block Island Recycling Management, or Sean McGarry and Michael McGinnes. The essence of this ad is that we,...
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 22, 2011
Fri, Oct 21
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— On October 6, a federal agency issued a report on estimates of adult mental illness in the 50 states and DC. (From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS, with the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality.) Rhode Island ranked number 1 of all...
Letters, Oct. 15, 2011
Fri, Oct 14
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Here's a challenge to the Block Island community. Last Friday night I drew the first two envelopes to identify who would be chosen to be eligible to buy the two houses being built on the property on Champlin Road that I sold to the Housing Board. There were 12 fully qualified...
Letters, Oct. 8, 2011
Fri, Oct 7
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— Yesterday, I gave into irresistible urges and tuned into WFAN, the sports radio station out of New York City. It was the day following a Giants football victory and the callers kept talking about some controversial play that had not cost them the game. Finally, one of the...
Letters, Sept. 30, 2011
Fri, Sep 30
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The
Block Island Times
editorial last week showed that it is the paper that has removed itself from thoughtful discussion of the relevant issues, not the citizens who have the backbone to publically oppose the town on many current issues. The paper consistently fails to...
Letters to the Editor:
Fri, Sep 23
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— We would like to thank the Block Island community for all your love, support and compassion during this difficult time. A special “Thank You!” to the Lewis family for offering Lewis Farm for Matthew’s service. We could not imagine a more beautiful setting. “Thank You!” also to Ed...
Letters, Sept. 17, 2011
Fri, Sep 16
Category:
Letters
To: the Editor— The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISSA) is proposing to spend almost $200,000 of our money to fund art work for the new airport building. What's wrong with this picture? Doesn’t RISSA realize we are approaching the second dip in a long recession? But hold on, it gets...
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